Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 Sport vs Suzuki GS 1200 SS (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 Sportstacks up against the Suzuki GS 1200 SS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi Breva 1200 SportSuzuki GS 1200 SS
Model year20092002
Price$13,590
Engine1151 cc1156 cc
Horsepower95 hp100 hp
Torque100 Nm94 Nm
Weight229 kg210 kg
Seat height32 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity6.1 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Twin stainless steel floating disc, wave type, ¨ª 320 mm, 4 opposed pistonsDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single steel fixed disc, ¨ª 282 mm, floating caliper with 2 parallel pistonsSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 58W / 170/60-ZR17 72W

Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 Sport vs Suzuki GS 1200 SS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 Sport and the Suzuki GS 1200 SS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 Sport brings 95 hp in a 229 kg package, while the Suzuki GS 1200 SS counters with 100 hp at 210 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: