Just picked up a 2004 Breva 750 yesterday, 17k miles on the clock. It’s a blast to ride. Thanks for the review and maintenance videos, they’re really going to come in handy! Best wishes from Southern California!

I've had my 2003 Breva for 8 years. I bought it to ride while I stripped down and re-furbed my Monza. I promised the mrs I'd sell it once the Monza was sorted. Funnily enough I still haven't "quite" finished the Monza LOL. I can honestly say it is the best "all-round" bike I've ever owned. I've taken it all over Eastern Australia, and it hasn't missed a beat, with one exception - it has spat out the dipstick twice - luckily while ridden during group rides, so it was found both times. It seems it is common to this model, so now it is firmly fixed in place. It is extremely comfortable and a real hoot to give a good thrashing round the twisties, it really does appreciate a good revving. It can sit on the freeway comfortably at 140 kph (Guzzi indicated speed). It came from the PO with an extra set of Staintune mufflers, which make a real difference, and I re-mapped it a year ago with a new map using Guzzi Diag. It is now the best it has ever been. I'd recommend changing the rear shocks. I swapped mine out a couple of years ago with Ikons, and immediately regretted not having done it as soon as I'd purchased it, it makes that much difference. I'm tempted to have a go at the front end spring setup next. A good tip follows: Every time you change the rear tyre, pull of the rear drive, soak the UJ in engine oil overnight and slap a decent amount of grease all over the drive splines. They have been known to be supplied from the factory dry, which doesn't do much for their longevity. It isn't that much more work, as getting the rear whell out isn't easy anyway, in fact taking the rear end off makes the whole job simpler in my mind. Good review Mike.

Mike, many thanks for posting your extremely helpful videos on the little Breva. I recently purchased a second hand 2011 Breva with low documented mileage after watching your tutorials. The little Breva handles perfectly and I am now confident that I can carry out the basic maintenance functions without having to pay dealer prices.

I just bought a copy with 7500 miles, like new for $3K + tax, registration, prep, etc. $3800 out the door. I think it was the best deal of my life, considering I am 81. I don't worry about wearing it out.

The info you shared could be priceless for a Breva owner. I had a serious crush on one of these for a few years. Someday I will hopefully own a MG.

Thank you so much Mike for sharing us your experiences. All your videos are excellent. I've had enjoyed learning how to take care of my Breva with your exquisite dialogues, concise and direct to the real matter in question. My best regards fron Spain.

Excellent review. I have a 2007 Breva 750 and could not agree more with your assessment. Great bike which always leaves me smiling after a ride.

What an amazing outstanding video. Thank you so much for sharing your personal experience

i like your videos,,,i had mine for 10 years since 2013, 2005 n´model. i drive 2000 km a year and perfect. I am not mechanic and just had one issue electrical. I just shift oil and that myself..easy...it drives so easy and good. looks good. easy bike in the city. On highway i think more than 130 is tough with wind...not heavy....i think i have it 20 years more

I have just bought myself one, confident that it is a never end machine. My 2003 one is clean and seems to have only 30000km. No rust whatsoever. 100% original. From Japan. It is leaking oil slightly from one head. Steering bearing to change. Your videos will be very helpful. Cheers!

Mine is exactly the same as yours. Purchased new in Melbourne. After 80,000kms it never burns oil. The headers on mine are stainless steel from the factory. I've had them polished and they look like new.

Thanks for the review mate, thinking a of a Guzzi on a budget and it seems the Breva fits the bill, your experience tells me they are a worthy steed.

Nice review! Mine had fairly high mileage & was showing some signs of corrosion around various parts of the bike. However he didn't use any oil between changes unless pushed hard. I usually bombed along at between 55-60 mph. I did have it up to 100 mph once for short over take on passing lane following & passing a Tranz Alpine. I used Elf oil 10/50 from memory full synthetic.

Had a V50 for many years and miss my Guzzi. V50s are hard to find so maybe one of these will do instead.

Hi Mike. I used to own one of these Guzzis, and I found it to be a good all rounder. Fast enough for me, (I'm in my seventies), and different from the usual generic Japanese bikes. I'm about 1.7 mtrs in height, so it was just right for my height, not at all cramped up. You mentioned that the sump had 2 drain plugs, and I never found out why, so I just used to remove the rear one, which was lower. Two items that had to go were the factory silencers, just too quiet, probably due to EU regulations - I live in the U.K. They were replaced with a pair of stainless steel Italian made, reverse cone silencers, and then the engine sounded like a proper 4 stroke engine should. Nice bike, I enjoyed it.

I'mnot interest in Breva, but I interest in V7, I think that internal is almost the same. Your reviews are so detail

Well done. I enjoyed your review. The Breva seems to be a lot of a bike for the money. I am thinking of getting a used one. Just not really sure if a 2003, 2004 or 2005, could be even 2006. Will see. :) Cheers.

Excellent review and now I want to buy a Guzzi

Those Brevas are beautiful bikes, with graceful flowing curves. I have a Norge and there is a lot of family resemblance. Also have a V9 Roamer. MG makes good rideable all-rounders, for sure. Nice video!

Good to Know. I had the V10 Centaro Sport 1000. Now THAT was a beast of an engine.

I Baught a 750 Breva , brand new in 04 , I enjoyed riding it , I ended up trading it in a year later for a 03 California Stone touring , which I still have but it has been parked from about 2007 I finally purchased the upgraded dual disc clutch , still haven't had time to install it yet but I'm working on it .. lol and my Breva had a clunky transmission too .

Thanks for the video. I purchased a MG Breva 750 new in 2004, 3 yrs and 33000km before moving on to Suzuki V-Strom 650 (still riding it 12 yrs and 100,000km later). I loved almost everything about the Breva, except the headshake in corners on lumpy rural roads. I miss that shaft drive and the mellifluous note. MG V85TT next?

Mike, I am quite happy for these Breva videos of yours. I just subscribed as I am in negotiations on buying a Breva and you are very clear in your knowledge and communication. Thank you for sharing all this! :) - One thing I am considering is if a windshield replacement to something large that would cover body and face has ever been considered or done. I have always preferred wind on my face, but I plan on using this Breva for cruising long distances and a potential bigger windshield alternative might be of good help. Best, Alex.

Says a lot about Guzzi, Almost 1000,000!Ks and no major dramas. I have ridden a mates modded California Special Sport Aluminium and it has done over 200,000 K's and still goes like stink. Great bikes.

Thanks Mike! Trying to figure out adjustment on clutch? My manual is not very good. Just changed gear oil👍🏻

Would love to see you review a Moto Guzzi V7 Stone...

oil top ups due to oil leaks on any engine providing there is no evidence of wear or breakeage, i think is better than none at all....provided one is dilligent to replenish all the time on a weekly basis as you do, the engine then is always getting fress supply of oil for its entire life.....the change oil filters are a must regardless

There is a sump extension kit available for the big block Guzzi motors, I'm not sure if there's a kit for the small block motors. the sump extension spacer does increase the motors oil capacity and it's a sensible modification for the bigger Guzzi models.

Amazing video. I’m thinking of buying one for $1000USD. Only has 11056 miles (17792km)

Hello Mike. Can you make a video showing the step-by-step procedure of throttle body synchronization and TBS reset please?

intersting about the electrical issue. out must be a piaggio thing as a lot of their products have that, especially the scooters

Thank you.

Guzzi are a fantastic bike, however they do have issues that you just have to live with. On my V11 Le-Mans you need to change a return spring in the gearbox every 5000 miles or so but once in the way of doing it, it becomes handy..

very fair and open opinion 👍!

Hi Mike I acquired a Breva 750 manufactured in 2003, imported to México in 2005 and purchased in 2007 from a man that sold it to me with 9000 kms in 2011, the bike has 70,000 kms and uses very little oil, like 150cc every 1000 kms. and like you I´m very happy with it. However it has 2 issues. 1st) in 4th and 5th gear and around 3 to 4000 rpm it hauls and somebody tells me the gears might break while riding making it difficult to handle the bike and possibly falling to the floor. 2nd) at the red light and in neutral with the clutch lever released it makes a clack clack clack noise that disappears when the lever is pulled in. I´d very much like to hear your comments on these. Thanks in advance.

it would be possible to make a video of how to disassemble the control panel and make it waterproof, moto guzzi breva 850. thanx mike

Hi Mike. Loving the videos. I own a V50lll. Any chance of doing videos on changing diff and gearbox oil? Thanks

Thanks Mike! Great work as usual. Just sold my 1982 Moto Guzzi Cal ll to my nephew who returned from Afghanistan a few months ago As I needed a lighter bike with lower seat. 75 now and it seems to fit well. It’s a 2008 Nevada in excellent condition. On lower bolt for right rear shock (Sachs) is there a spacer between shock and washer cover with the 8mm bolt? Mine is just making contact with muffler? No apparent damage to anything. Thanks and great day. Bob

Hello! I'm a new owner of a breva 750 2006 model. Five days after I bought it I went to give her a wash, after that the trip computer lcd screen is almost unreadable... Do you know if they shell it separately or I need to change the whole speedometer? Thanks in advance.

Hi, when to change fuel filter?, thanks

Very useful. Grazie mille :)

I see one of these regularly, one day it was broken down on the motorway....

Thanks for the video

Can you do a clip when you repair the fuel light. I have the same bike with the same fault and can't locate the problem

I’m having a the neutral issue any idea where to the the solenoids or the neutral switch!

Hello, regarding Breva, i own one and I have some problems. When the motor is warm, I can’t start the engine . I wait for 5 minutes and motor gets - little bit cold . Then I start without problems. Do you meet some symptoms like I described?

Hi Mate would you recommend this bike in 2021? Is it reliable?

what is the fuel range/consumption?

Thanks for your review. Is it possible for you to explain the difference between a small block and a big block MG please? Thanks.

Hello mate, I’m looking to buy my first motorbike ( I’m a beginner of course) do you recommend this motorbike as a learners?? I have the opportunity of buy an 2006 model with 16k kilometres on the odometer! Any advise what to check when I’m inspecting it? Cheers from Australia!

Nice t-shirt

What is the appropriate method of valve adjustment? Some say to put 3rd gear (others say 5th gear) and by turning the rear wheel to find the top piston position (using a stick inside the spark plug hole. Other say to turn the alternator (while having neutral) to do that. Which method do you use? And the engine has to be cold, right? Is it the same as the LE Mans 1000 valve adjustment video?

Hi Mike thanks for the video. nice and informative. plz did u had a water in from the swingarm collar ? on mone it did and harmed the shaft drive so i had to change some rubbers. but still now can t get it permanently fixed ( water entering from the rubber collar inside thz swingarm :( )

Sir: What are symptoms of bad neutral switch. Riding my 2008 Nevada the other day, it would not shift into any gear? Thanks, Bob

Have you ever changed the Carbon Filter (part number AP8102678) of the gasoline fume recycling system? How often does it need replacement?

Also Mike, would you know what type engine oil and capacity with the filter? Thanks again. Bob

put a nice heat wrap around the pipes to help with performance and appearance,

Good day! I have this same bike, mine is a 06'.. I recently made the mistake of letting it run out of fuel. Of course it couldn't be as simple as just refueling, i haven't took it apart to see if there's a clogged line now but I'm wondering if it's got air in the line if you have any tips because it just won't seem to start still after 2 days and I'm just about to get time to take it apart if I need to but was hoping maybe you knew something I didn't and could share maybe save me some time and headache. Thanks

How often did you do valve adjustment and did you ever do throttle body synchonization?

Thanks for posting. Another new and enthusiastic Breva 750 owner here. Mine's an '07, got it last Fall and only put about 1,500 miles before running out of weather. Do you know what year they went to the single TB?

I always loved guzzis and I m about to buy one breva 750 2003 model. What about the fuel economy? How many kilometres you can manage with one tank? Thanks for the review and the video... Nice bike!

I was wondering if you could point to me which relay affect the side stand switch, my Breva just starting having the same issue of cutting off randomly. Thanks

Hello, I am thinking of getting one...but...it is 230 miles away so before I go up there and test it, how is it for riders about 6' tall, 32'' inside leg? It looks like similar geometry to the Deauville and that was fine until I crashed mine! Thank you for a very detailed video! I am almost sold!

Do these have a clutch problem? I'm looking to buy one and I seen a couple about 30,000 with a replacement clutch?

Hi Mike, I have watched all your series on Moto Guzzi's with great interest I maybe in a postion to purchase a 2002 Moto Guzzi Nevada with approx 37000klms on the clock ( this is a non EFI model ) The bike appears to be in very good condition and seems like it has been looked after quite well In your experience is there anything on this particular model that I need to be aware of prior to any purchase ( apart from the normal checks etc) Any help will be greatly appreciated By the way I am 63 years old and I just want some light cruising / touring Thank you

Good review thanks. Do you find the cylinder heads produce much heat on your legs...or put another way, can you ride in shorts without cooking your legs in summer?

Hello, have the bike fuel indicator level?

Thank you very much for a great walk through. I only wonder, how tall is your wife (more - how long are her legs)? How is the balance when stopping (cues, red lights etc)? 😊

hello mike were you live ? thanks

What does "torcy" mean?