Supermotos

2016Ghezzi-Brian V-Twin Motard

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The 2016 Ghezzi-Brian V-Twin Motard is a customized Moto Guzzi cruiser suited for riders seeking distinctive Italian character with modern safety features. Known for its aggressive styling, ATC traction control, and ABS braking system, this middleweight offers comfortable long-distance touring capability with hard saddlebag storage. Wire-spoked wheels and substantial ground clearance reflect its dual-purpose heritage.

Capacity: 1151.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 272.0 kg
Seat height: 820 mm
Power: 138.1 HP (101.6 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail35%

Cornering75%

City riding62%

Daily riding55%

Touring55%

Two-up45%

Track45%

Best for: Built as a low-volume, hand-crafted supermotard, it blends aggressive street-focused suspension and brakes with long-legged Moto Guzzi-derived V-twin torque for spirited road riding rather than genuine off-road use.
Built for: It has the soul of an eccentric Italian special: a big-twin heartbeat, upside-down forks, radial brakes, and a windshield and saddlebags hinting at light touring ambitions grafted onto a motard chassis.
Not ideal for: This is not the right bike for off-road adventures, novice riders, or anyone seeking a lightweight, flickable pure dirt-oriented supermoto.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 820mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2016 Ghezzi-Brian V-Twin Motard, with a relaxed knee angle of around 130 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1151.0 ccm
Power: 138.1 HP (101.6 kW)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.5077 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 95.0 x 81.2 mm
Cooling system: Oil & air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: ECU
Valves per cylinder: 4
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Single-disc with integrated anti-vibration buffer

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1535 mm
Overall length: 2250 mm
Overall width: 1050 mm
Overall height: 1480 mm
Seat height: 820 mm
Wet weight: 272.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 32.00 litres
Ground clearance: 210 mm
Reserve fuel capacity: 7.00 litres
Carrying capacity: Hard saddle bags
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: High tensile steel tubular twin cradle
Front suspension: Completely adjustable fork (spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping) with 45 mm diam. upside down stanchions and caliper mounting for radial brake calipers.
Rear suspension: Single arm with progressive linkage, monoshock with adjustable hydraulic rebound damping and spring preload adjuster knob.
Front wheel travel: 170 mm
Rear wheel travel: 155 mm
Rake (fork angle): 27.0°
Trail: 125 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. ABS. Stainless steel wave discs, radial calipers with 4 opposed pistons.
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS. Single fixed stainless steel disc, floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons.
Rear brakes diameter: 282 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 110/80-R19
Rear tyre: 150/70-R17