Moto Guzzi 850 1100 IE Breva 1949-2008 User Maintenance Manual

part# MG977472

USE+MAINTENANCE BOOK

© 2006 Moto Guzzi S.p.A.
Mandello del Lario (LECCO)

First edition: March 2006

Reprint:

Produced and printed by:

VALLEY FORGE DECA

Ravenna , Modena, Torino

DECA S.r.l.

Registered Main Office
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Tel. +39 - 0545 216611
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On behalf of:

Moto Guzzi S.p.A.

via E. V. Parodi, 57
23826 Mandello del Lario (LECCO) - Italy
Tel. +39 - 0341 70 91 11
Fax +39 - 0341 70 92 20
www.motoguzzi.it

SAFETY WARNINGS

The symbols and warnings used
throughout this manual have the following
meanings:

Safety warning. This symbol

attached to the vehicle or in the
manual indicates a potential risk of
personal injury. Failure to observe the
indications preceded by this symbol
may put your safety, that of other
people and the vehicle at risk!

WARNING

Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in serious injury or even death.

CAUTION

Indicates a potential hazard which may
result in minor personal injury or
damage to the vehicle.

NOTE The word "NOTE" in this manual

identifies important information or
instructions.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

The operations preceded by this
symbol must be repeated on the

opposite side of the vehicle.
Unless expressly indicated otherwise,

reassembly is a reversal of the
disassembly procedure.

The terms "right" and "left" are referred to
the rider seated on the vehicle in the
normal riding position.

WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS ­GENERAL ADVICE

Before starting the engine, read this
manual thoroughly paying special attention
to section "SAFE RIDING".

Your and other people's safety largely
depends on your reflexes and agility, but
there are other key factors, such as your
knowledge of the vehicle's operation and
condition, as well as of the basic rules of
"SAFE RIDING". Becoming thoroughly
familiar with vehicle is essential to
mastering safe riding techniques in traffic.

NOTE This manual must be considered

as an integral part of the vehicle and must
always accompany it, also in the event the
vehicle is resold.

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Moto Guzzi has taken care to ensure that
the information provided in this manual is
accurate and updated.

However, due to the ongoing design
improvement of Moto Guzzi products, your
vehicle's specifications may differ slightly
from those outlined in this manual. For any
clarification concerning the information
contained in this manual, do not hesitate to
contact your Moto Guzzi Authorised
Dealer.

For control and repair operations not
covered in this publication, for the
purchase of genuine Moto Guzzi spare
parts, accessories and other products, as
well as for specific advice, refer exclusively
to Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealers and
Service Centres, which guarantee prompt
and accurate service.

Thank you for choosing Moto Guzzi. Enjoy
your ride!

All rights of electronic storage,
reproduction and total or partial adaptation
with any means reserved for all Countries.

NOTE Some countries have statutory

emission and noise control regulations in
place requiring that motor vehicles
undergo periodical inspections.

Users in these countries must:

√ contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer to

have any components affecting compliance
with such regulations replaced with
components approved for use in that
country;

√ have their vehicles inspected at the

required intervals.

Market versions are identified by the
following symbols throughout the manual:

optional

OPT

catalytic silencer

Model V 850 IE

850

Model V 1100 IE

1100

Model with ABS

ABS

VERSION:

Italy Singapore

I

United

UK

Kingdom

Austria Israel

A

Portugal South Korea

P ROK

Finland Malaysia

SF

Belgium Chile

B

Germany Croatia

D

France Australia

F

Spain

E

Greece Brazil

GR

Holland

NL

Switzerland New Zealand

CH

Denmark Canada

DK

Japan

J

SGP

SLO

IL

MAL

RCH

HR

AUS

USA

BR

RSA

NZ

CDN

Slovenia

United States
of America

South Africa

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY WARNINGS ..................................... 2

TECHNICAL INFORMATION ......................... 2

WARNINGS - PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL

ADVICE ......................................................... 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................... 4

BASIC SAFETY RULES......................................... 6

CLOTHING ............................................................. 9

ACCESSORIES ................................................... 10

LOAD.................................................................... 10

POSITION OF KEY COMPONENTS - KEY ... 12
LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS 14

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS............. 14

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE ....... 15

MULTIFUNCTION LCD DISPLAY........................ 17

MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS .............. 24

CONTROLS ON LEFT HANDLEBAR .................. 24

CONTROLS ON RIGHT HANDLEBAR ................ 25

CONTROLS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL...... 26

IGNITION SWITCH .............................................. 27

STEERING LOCK ................................................ 27

PARKING LIGHTS ............................................... 28

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ............................ 29

UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT .................... 29

GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENTS ................ 29

LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS............................. 30

ACCESSORIES ................................................... 31

MAIN COMPONENTS .................................. 32

FUEL .................................................................... 32

BRAKE FLUID - RECOMMENDATIONS ............. 33

DISC BRAKES ..................................................... 34

FRONT BRAKE .................................................... 35

REAR BRAKE ...................................................... 36

TOPPING UP ....................................................... 36

ABS (ONLY FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH

ABS ) .................................................................... 37

CLUTCH FLUID - RECOMMENDATIONS ........... 38

CLUTCH ............................................................... 39

TYRES ................................................................. 41

ENGINE OIL ......................................................... 42

ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER AND

THE CLUTCH LEVER .......................................... 43

CATALYTIC SILENCER ....................................... 43

EXHAUST MUFFLER/EXHAUST SILENCER...... 43

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE .......................... 44

GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE .............. 44

PRE-RIDE CHECKS ............................................ 46

PRE-RIDE CHECKS CHART ............................... 47

STARTING ........................................................... 48

MOVING OFF AND RIDING................................. 50

RUNNING-IN ........................................................ 53

STOPPING ........................................................... 54

PARKING ............................................................. 54

PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND ......... 55

SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT ............... 57

MAINTENANCE........................................... 57

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART ............... 58

IDENTIFICATION DATA ...................................... 61

JOINTS WITH SCREW CLAMPS ........................ 61

CHECKING AND TOPPING UP ENGINE OIL

LEVEL .................................................................. 62

CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER ........ 63

FRONT WHEEL ................................................... 64

REAR WHEEL ...................................................... 64

FRONT BRAKE CALLIPER.................................. 65

CHECKING THE CARDAN SHAFT OIL LEVEL . 66

CHECKING GEARBOX FLUID LEVEL ................ 66

REAR-VIEW MIRRORS ....................................... 66

INSPECTING THE FRONT AND REAR

SUSPENSIONS.................................................... 67

FRONT SUSPENSION......................................... 68

REAR SUSPENSION ........................................... 68

CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR ...... 70

ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CONTROL .......... 71

SPARK PLUGS .................................................... 71

CHECKING THE STAND ..................................... 73

BATTERY ............................................................. 75

LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY ............... 75

CHECKING AND CLEANING THE TERMINALS. 75

REMOVING THE BATTERY ................................ 76

CHECKING BATTERY FLUID LEVEL ................. 77

CHARGING THE BATTERY ................................ 77

INSTALLING THE BATTERY ............................... 78

CHECKING THE SWITCHES .............................. 78

CHANGING THE FUSES ..................................... 79

BEAM SETTING................................................... 81

BULBS .................................................................. 82

CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ................ 83

CHANGING THE FRONT AND REAR TURN

INDICATOR BULBS ............................................. 84

CHANGING THE TAIL LIGHT BULB.................... 85

REPLACING THE NUMBER PLATE BULB .........85

TRANSPORT............................................... 86

DRAINING THE FUEL TANK ............................... 86

CLEANING .................................................. 87

LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY........................ 88

TECHNICAL DATA...................................... 90

LUBRICANT CHART ............................................ 93

AUTHORISED DEALERS AND SERVICE

CENTRES............................................................. 95

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SAFE DRIVE

BASIC SAFETY RULES

To drive the vehicle, you must satisfy certain
legal requirements (driving licence, minimum
age limit, psychophysical fitness, insurance,
vehicle licence tax, vehicle registration,
number plate, etc.).

Begin to familiarise yourself with the
vehicle by riding in low traffic areas and/or
private ground.

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Certain prescribed medicines, alcohol,
drugs and psychotropic substances will
affect your riding, thereby increasing the
risk of an accident.

Your riding is also affected by your
physical and mental condition - do not ride
if you are feeling ill, upset, tired or sleepy.

Most road accidents are caused by
inexperienced riders.

NEVER lend your vehicle to a beginner
and make sure any person borrowing your
vehicle fills the legal requirements for
driving.

Strictly observe all posted signs and
national and local road regulations.

Avoid any sudden or risky manoeuvres
that may endanger your and other people's
safety (for example: wheelies, speeding,
etc.), and adjust your riding style to road
surface conditions, visibility, etc.

Avoid obstacles that could damage the
vehicle or make you lose control of the
vehicle.

Avoid riding in the slipstream of vehicles
ahead in order to increase your speed.

WARNING

Always hold the handlebars with both
hands and keep both feet on the
footpegs (or on the rider's footboards),
in the correct riding position.
Do not stand up or stretch your limbs
while riding.

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OIL

Do not allow yourself to become distracted
by other persons or by smoking, eating,
drinking, reading etc. when riding.

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Use only the specified fuels and lubricants
indicated in the "LUBRICANT CHART" and
check oil and fuel levels at regular
intervals.

If the vehicle has been involved in an
accident, check the control levers, pipes
and hoses, wires, the braking system and
key components for damage.

If in doubt, have the vehicle inspected at a
Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer and ask
them to carefully check the frame,
handlebars, suspensions, safety parts and
all devices whose inspection is best left to
a skilled mechanic.

Remember to report any malfunction to the
technicians and/or mechanics to facilitate
their work.

Never use the vehicle when the amount of
damage it has suffered makes it unsafe to
ride.

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ONLY ORIGINALS

Never change the position, inclination or
colour of: number plate, turn indicators,
lights and horns.

Any modification made to the vehicle will
invalidate the warranty.

Making any modifications to the vehicle
and/or removing the original components
can adversely affect vehicle performance
and safety or make it illegal to ride.

Observe applicable law and all national
and local regulations concerning vehicle
equipment.

In particular, avoid any modifications apt to
enhance performance or alter the vehicle's
original specifications.

Never race with other vehicles.
Do not ride off road.

CLOTHING

Always wear and fasten your helmet
correctly before moving off. Make sure
your helmet complies with applicable
regulations, is not damaged, is the right
size and keep the visor clean.

Wear protective clothing, preferably bright
and/or reflective clothing. This will ensure
you are easily seen by other road users
and reduce the risk of an accident, besides
affording improved protection in the event
of a fall.

Wear tight-fitting clothing fastened at the
wrists and ankles; make sure no strings,
belts and ties are hanging loose; make
sure no items of clothing or other objects
can distract you or become entangled with
moving parts or with the handlebars.

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Do not ride with sharp or pointed objects in
your pockets as they might cause injury in
the event of a fall

(this includes keys, pens, glass vials, etc. ­note that the same applies to your
passenger).

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ACCESSORIES

The owner of the vehicle is responsible for
the choice, installation and use of any
accessory.

Any accessories installed must not cover
the horns or lights or impair their operation,
restrict suspension travel and steering
angle, impair the operation of any vehicle
controls or affect ground clearance or bank
angle in a bend.

Avoid using accessories that may hamper
access to vehicle controls, as this can slow
down your reaction in an emergency.

Large fairings and windshields may affect
the vehicle's aerodynamics and make it
unstable, especially at high speeds.

Make sure any accessories installed are
fastened securely to the vehicle and will not
affect safety during riding.

Do not install or modify any electric devices
in such a manner as to exceed vehicle
capacity, as this may lead to a power
shortage or failure causing the engine to stop
suddenly or rendering the horn and lights
inoperative.

Moto Guzzi recommends that you only use
genuine Moto Guzzi accessories.

LOAD

Be careful not to overload the vehicle with
exceeding luggage. Place your luggage as
close as possible to the centre of gravity of
the vehicle and make sure its weight is
evenly distributed across both sides of the
vehicle to keep it stable. Make sure that the
luggage is firmly secured to the vehicle,
especially before long trips.

KG!

Avoid fixing bulky, heavy and/or dangerous
objects to the handlebars, mudguards and
forks - this could slow down the vehicle's
response in turns and would inevitably
affect handling.

Do not secure bulky bags to the vehicle
sides, as they could hit people or obstacles
when riding, resulting in loss of control.

Do not carry any luggage unless firmly
secured to the vehicle.

Do not carry any bags which protrude too
much over luggage rack or cover the lights,
horn or indicators.

Do not carry pets or children sitting on the
glove compartment or on the luggage rack.

Do not exceed the maximum load capacity
of each luggage rack.

The overloaded vehicle will become
unstable and handle poorly.

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POSITION OF KEY COMPONENTS

KEY

1) Headlight

2) Instrument panel

3) Left rear-view mirror

4) Fuel tank filler plug

5) Fuel tank

6) Left side body panel

7) ABS fuse carrier ( )

1 2 3 4

ABS

5 6 1097 8

1920 18 17 16 15 14 13

8) Battery

9) Passenger/rider seat

10) Passenger grab handle

11) Tool kit compartment

12) Rear phonic wheel ( )

ABS

13) Left passenger footpeg

14) Seat lock

11

12

15) Rear shock absorber

16) Left rider footpeg

17) Gear shift lever

18) Centre stand

19) Side stand

20) Engine oil dipstick

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KEY

1) Tail light

2) Glove compartment

3) Auxiliary fuse carrier

4) Glove compartment

5) Right side body panel

6) Main fuse carrier (30A)

7) Rear brake fluid reservoir

17 16 15 14 13 12

8) Air filter

9) Right rear-view mirror

10) Front brake fluid reservoir

11) Front phonic wheel ( )

ABS

12) Engine oil filter

13) Rear brake lever

14) Right rider footpeg

11

15) Cardan shaft

16) Right passenger footpeg

17) Single-sided swinging arm

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LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS

INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS

1 2 3 4 5

12 611 7 8

10

15

16

9

14

13

LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS - KEY

1) Clutch lever

2)Ignition switch / steering lock (--)

3) Instruments and indicators

4) Front brake lever

5) Throttle grip

6) Hazard emergency push-button

7) ABS on/off switch
(only for vehicles equipped with ABS)

8) Handgrips heating on/off switch ( )

OPT

9) Dimmer switch ( - )

10)Display functions switch

11)High beam flasher - passing button

12)SET push-button

13)Starter button ( )

14)Engine stop switch ( - )

15)Horn button ( )

16)Turn indicator switch ( )

13 1 2 3 4 5 6 1

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LOCATION OF INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS - KEY

1) Green turn indicator warning light ( )

2) Amber ABS light ( ) (Anti-lock Braking System)

ABS

3) Red alarm light

4) Green neutral light ( )

5) Amber "stand down" light ( )

6) Blue high beam warning light ( )

7) Amber low fuel warning light ( )

8) Multifunction digital display
(Clock, ambient temperature, Odometer, trip data, Lap timer,
alarm display, maintenance warning indicator)

9) Speedometer

10)Rev counter

11)Fuel level indicator

12)Red antitheft light

13)Red gear shift light

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INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE

Description Function

Direction indicator LED ( )

ABS LED (Anti-lock Braking System)

ABS

( ) (Only for vehicles equipped with
ABS)

Alarm LED ( )

!

Neutral indicator LED ( )

Side stand down LED ( )

Flashes when the relevant direction indicator is on and all at the same time when the emergency button is
activated

Carries out the ABS system check routine. After the key is turned on, it stays on until speed is above 5 km/h,
then turns off. Turns on in case of faults.

Should the light come on during engine normal operation, the ABS is automatically disabled, because
this means that there is a failure in the ABS system. Should this be the case, contact a Moto Guzzi
Authorised Dealer as soon as possible.

It indicates alarms for engine oil pressure, fuel electronic injection and immobilizer.

CAUTION

failure; immediately contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer. If this comes on and the icon " "
appears on the multifunction display, this means that the engine oil pressure in the circuit is low. If so,
stop the engine immediately and contact a Moto Guzzi Authorised Dealer.

If LED " " stays on after the engine is started or comes on during normal
engine operation, it means that the electronic control unit has detected a

!

Turns on when gearbox is in neutral

Turns on when the side stand is down.

High beam LED ( ) Comes on when the headlight high beam is on or when you flash the high beam.

Fuel reserve light ( )

Comes on when the quantity of fuel left in the tank is 4
Besides the light coming on, after 2 Km, the multifunction LCD display shows the distance covered since the

fuel reserve started being used.

b.

When the light comes on, refuel as soon as possible, see page 32 (FUEL).

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Description Function

Displays time in 12 or 24 hour format. Format is selected via display, see page 17 (MULTIFUNCTION LCD
DISPLAY).

Displays ambient temperature, the value is shown in the top left corner of the display. When temperature is
close to 3° C (37 °F) the ice symbol should be displayed. Range in °C or °F is selected through the display,
see page 17 (MULTIFUNCTION LCD DISPLAY).

Gives total distance covered (in km or miles). Range in km or mi is selected through the display, see page 17
(MULTIFUNCTION LCD DISPLAY).

Gives data concerning Trip 1 and 2, partial distance covered is shown in the middle while at the bottom is one
of the following: Trip time, Fuel consumption, Instant fuel consumption, Maximum speed or Average speed,
see page 17 (MULTIFUNCTION LCD DISPLAY).

Multifunction
LCD
display

Clock

Temperature

Odometer (km/mi)

Trip info TRIP 1 and
2

In this position access is given to the functions: "Lap timer", "Menu", "Battery voltage". Should the bike be

Mode

running and the speed be different from zero, it is impossible to enter the "Menu" function. See page 17
(MULTIFUNCTION LCD DISPLAY).

Speedometer Indicates road speed.

Rev counter (rpm) Indicates engine rpm.

When maximum rpm set is exceeded, the red gear shift light on the instrument panel will come on.

Fuel level indicator Gives fuel level in the tank. With full tank the index points number one, as soon as the level is decreasing the

index will move down. When the light " " comes on, this means that there is less than 5 +- 1

b of fuel in the

tank. If so, refuel as soon as possible, see page 32 (FUEL).

Antitheft LED Indicates that option external antitheft system is available.

Gear shift indicator LED Comes on when set rpm are exceeded. Activation threshold can be set through the display, see page 20

“HAZARD” EMERGENCY PUSH­BUTTON

ABS push-button (only for vehicles
equipped with ABS)

HEATED HANDGRIPS PUSH-BUTTON With engine running, press for several seconds to activate handgrips heating. Press briefly to adjust heating.

OPT

(GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR).

Turns on when pressed. It indicates that all four emergency warning lights (turn indicators) are flashing.

For disabling procedure see page 26 (CONTROLS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL).

Press again for several seconds to turn heating off. See page 26 (CONTROLS ON THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL).

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A

2

1

MULTIFUNCTION LCD DISPLAY

CONTROLS

1) Switch with three positions: TRIP1 /
TRIP2 / MODE

2) SET push-button; press briefly to scroll
functions available inside MENUs,
press longer to confirm selection.

Turn the key to " ", the display will show
the starting page with "Moto Guzzi"
wording for 2 seconds.

The display will carry out a starting check
routine and then display the configuration
set for switch (1).

5 3 4

Available configurations are:

√ TRIP 1
√ TRIP 2
√ MODE

The display always shows these data:

√ CLOCK (zone A)
√ AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (zone B)

(when temperature is below 3° C (37° F),
the ice icon " " is displayed below the
value)

√ Displayed configuration (zone F) (TRIP

1, TRIP 2 or MODE).

The other areas show specific information.

TRIP 1 AND 2

In TRIP1 and 2 the data concerning trip 1
and 2 are shown.

To select TRIP 1 or TRIP 2:

B

F

E

D

C

u Position switch (1) in the position

corresponding to TRIP configuration to

be displayed.
At the bottom of the display, in zone C, the
ODOMETER is displayed, regardless of
the selected TRIP. The active configuration
is shown in zone F, centre zone D always
shows the partial distance covered, while
zone E can show the following data:

√ TRIP TIME;
√ FUEL CONSUMPTION;
√ INSTANT FUEL CONSUMPTION;
√ MAXIMUM SPEED;
√ AVERAGE SPEED;

Data can be selected in a sequence by
briefly pressing the SET(2) push-button.
To reset all the trip values for the selected
TRIP

u press the SET (2) push-button for

several seconds.

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Should the heated handgrips be fitted

OPT

( ) and active, the display will show a
special icon, instead of the selected TRIP,
and the TRIP indication is given in the area
below. The icon identifies three levels of
heating.

MODE

MODE configuration features the functions
allowing the user to interact with the
system.
To enter the MODE function:

u Set the selector (1) to MODE position.

Briefly press the SET (2) push-button to
display the following functions one after the
other:

√ LAP TIMER;
√ MENU (function disabled when vehicle is

in motion);

√ BATTERY VOLTAGE;

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LAP TIMER

When the vehicle is on a track, the lap
timer allows the user to measure the lap
time and store data that can be later
retrieved.

To enter the LAP TIMER function:

u Confirm selection on CHRONO by

pressing the SET (2) push-button for
several seconds.

The display will show the following options:

√ EXIT
√ TIMING
√ VIEW TIMES
√ DELETE TIMES;

Options can be selected in a sequence by
briefly pressing the SET(2) push-button.

u To exit this function, confirm the EXIT

option by pressing the SET (2) push­button for several seconds.

TIMING

To turn on the TIMING:

u confirm selection on TIMING by pressing

the SET (2) push-button for several

seconds.
The display will show the actual value and
the previous three values stored. To the
left of the value is the lap number.

To start the timing:

u Briefly press the SET (2) push-button.

If you press the SET push-button again
within the first 10 seconds from when the
timer starts recording, the lap timer will
reset.

After 10 seconds, if you push it again, the
data will be stored and the next lap timer
will start recording.

Press the SET (2) push-button for several
seconds to cancel the lap timer session.
The counter on the display is reset. Briefly
press the SET (2) push-button to restart
the session.

To go back to LAP TIMER:

u Press the SET (2) push-button for

several seconds.

NOTE 40 is the maximum number of

sessions that can be recorded, further data
can be stored only if the previous set is
deleted.
Data acquisition stops when key is turned
off. When key is turned back on, although
the display will not be set to LAP TIMER
function the data are stored in the memory,
therefore the following data acquired will
follow the previous sessions stored.
Stored data will be lost if battery is
disconnected.

VIEW TIMES

This function also displays the acquired lap
times.

To enable VIEW TIMES option:

u Confirm selection on "VIEW TIMES" by

pressing the SET (2) push-button for
several seconds.

To scroll the pages:

u Briefly press the SET (2) push-button.

To go back to LAP TIMER:

u Press the SET (2) push-button for

several seconds.

DELETE TIMES

This function deletes the acquired lap
times.

To delete data:

u press the SET (2) push-button for

several seconds.

Data deletion is to be confirmed.
Once done, the display will go back to LAP

TIMER function.

MENU

This function can be selected only when
vehicle is stopped. It allows the user to set
the layout for displaying the parameters of
the various configurations.

To enter the MENU function:

u With the MODE configuration displayed,

confirm selection on MENU by pressing
the SET (2) push-button for several
seconds.

The display will show the following options:

√ EXIT
√ SETTINGS
√ DIAGNOSIS (function can be accessed

only by authorised personnel)
√ LANGUAGE;
Options can be selected in a sequence by
briefly pressing the SET(2) push-button.

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SETTINGS

This function allows you to set and
customise the layout of the parameters to
be displayed for the various configurations.

To enter the SETTINGS function:

u Confirm selection on SETTINGS by

pressing the SET (2) push-button for
several seconds.

The display will show the following options:

√ EXIT
√ TIME SETTINGS
√ GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR
√ BACK LIGHTING
√ °C/°F
√ KM/MILES
√ 12H/24H
√ IMMOBILIZER LED
√ CHANGE THE CODE

Options can be selected in a sequence by
briefly pressing the SET(2) push-button.

TIME SETTINGS

This function allows you to set the clock.
To enter the TIME SETTINGS function:

u Confirm selection on TIME SETTINGS

by pressing the SET (2) push-button for
several seconds.

To set the hour value:

u Briefly press the SET (2) push-button to

increase hour value that is increased by
one unit every time the push-button is
pressed.

u Press the SET (2) push-button for

several seconds to shift to minute
setting; press it briefly to increase value,
value is increased by one unit every time

the push-button is pressed.
To store the set data and go back to
SETTINGS function:

u press the SET (2) push-button for

several seconds.

GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR

This function allows you to set the value for
the Gear shift indicator threshold.

To enter the GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR
function:

u Confirm selection on GEAR SHIFT

INDICATOR by pressing the SET (2)

push-button for several seconds.
The display shows "Gear shift indicator"
and the rev counter scale indicates the
threshold value currently set.

To set the Gear shift indicator threshold:

u Briefly press the SET (2) push-button to

increase threshold value by 100 rpm at a
time. As soon as the value reaches the
maximum limit, it is decreased by the
same amount if the SET (2) push-button

is pressed again.
To store the set threshold and go back to
SETTINGS function:

u press the SET (2) push-button for

several seconds.
The set value is stored until it is set again.

NOTE When the threshold is exceeded,

the red light in the rev counter flashes; take
engine rpm below threshold value and the
red light should go off.

BACK LIGHTING

This function allows the user to adjust the
lighting power of the instrument panel.

To enter the BACK LIGHTING function:

u Confirm selection on BACK LIGHTING

by pressing the SET (2) push-button for

several seconds.
The display shows three levels for lighting
intensity:

√ LOW
√ MEAN
√ HIGH

Levels can be selected in a sequence by
briefly pressing the SET(2) push-button.

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To store the set level and go back to
SETTINGS function:

u press the SET (2) push-button for

several seconds.

°C/°F

This function allows you to select the unit
of measurement for ambient temperature.

To enter the °C/°F function:

u Confirm selection on °C/°F by pressing

the SET (2) push-button for several

seconds.
The display shows two units of
measurement:

√ °C
√ °F

Units of measurement can be selected in a
sequence by briefly pressing the SET(2)
push-button.

To store the selected range and go back to
SETTINGS function:

u press the SET (2) push-button for

several seconds.

KM/MILES

This function allows you to select the unit
of measurement for speed.

To enter the "KM/MILES" function:

u Confirm selection on "KM/MILES" by

pressing the SET (2) push-button for

several seconds.
The display shows two units of
measurement:

√ KM
√ MILES

Units of measurement can be selected in a

sequence by briefly pressing the SET(2)
push-button.

To store the set unit and go back to
SETTINGS function:

u press the SET (2) push-button for

several seconds.

12H/24H

This function allows you to select the time
format.

To enter the 12H/24H function:

u Confirm selection on "12H/24H" by

pressing the SET (2) push-button for
several seconds.

The display shows two formats:

√ 12H
√ 24H

The formats can be selected by briefly
pressing SET (2).

To store the chosen format and go back to
SETTINGS function:

u press the SET (2) push-button for

several seconds.

IMMOBILIZER LED

This function allows you to enable/disable
the alarm led flashing inside the fuel level
gauge indicator.

It is used in case an external antitheft
system is connected to the vehicle.

CHANGE THE CODE

Allows the user to change his personal
code. During the procedure the user is
prompted to enter the old code.

CODE RECOVERY

Allows the user to set a new user code
when the old one is not available. During
the procedure the user is prompted to
insert 2 of the programmed keys.

DIAGNOSIS

This function interfaces with the systems
fitted to the motorcycle to carry out
diagnosis. To enable the function, a
password is needed that is available only
to Moto Guzzi service centres.

LANGUAGE

This function allows you to choose the
language of any message displayed.

To enter the LANGUAGE function:

u Confirm selection on LANGUAGE by

pressing the SET (2) push-button for
several seconds.

Available languages are:

√ ITALIANO
√ ENGLISH
√ FRANCAIS
√ DEUTSCH
√ ESPAGNOL

The languages can be selected by briefly
pressing SET (2).

To store the set unit and go back to
LANGUAGE function:

u press the SET (2) push-button for

several seconds.

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BATTERY VOLTAGE

This function shows battery voltage and
does not allow the user to interact.

To enter the function:

u From the MODE configuration,

repeatedly press the SET (2) push­button until the desired page is
displayed.

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SERVICE

When the vehicle is due for maintenance
(after the first 1000km - 625 mi and then
every 10000km 6250 mi) the display will
show the icon of a wrench ≈∆ in the area
dedicated to the ice icon. Should both
icons be active, they will be displayed
alternately.

ALARM DISPLAY

If a serious failure is detected --something
that might jeopardise the vehicle or the
rider's safety-- the display will show an icon
indicating the cause of the failure, in the
area where the odometer usually is.

Alarms are divided in two groups
depending on their priority:

√ High priority:

u Oil pressure, Errors from control unit,

Errors from instrument panel.

√ Low priority:

u Direction indicators, Control unit

disconnected.
If there are many alarms with the same
priority level, the relevant icons are
displayed alternately.

High priority alarms do not allow you to
display low priority ones.

KM COVERED W/FUEL RESERVE

When the fuel reserve light is steadily on,
the display indicates the km covered in this
condition. The value is displayed in area C,
where the ODOMETER usually is.

If the vehicle is using the fuel reserve when
the engine is started, kilometres covered
with fuel reserve on are displayed after 40
seconds from engine start-up, the
ODOMETER can be viewed this way as
well.

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MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS

6 5

2

1

4 3

CONTROLS ON LEFT HANDLEBAR

NOTE The electric components only operate when the ignition

switch is in the

1) DIRECTION INDICATORS SWITCH ( )
Move the switch to the left, before turning left; move it to the
right before turning right. Push in to cancel the indicators after
turning.

2) HORN BUTTON ( )
Press it to operate the horn.

≈∆ position.

NOTE When the indicator repeater light flashes quickly, this

indicates that one or both turn indicator bulbs are burnt out. For
replacement instructions, please see page 84 (CHANGING THE
FRONT AND REAR TURN INDICATOR BULBS).

3) LIGHT DIMMER SWITCH: Set it to ≈∆ to operate the high
beam; set it to ≈∆ to operate the low beam.

4) LCD CONFIGURATION SELECTOR:
Select the LCD displayed configuration, see page 17
(MULTIFUNCTION LCD DISPLAY).

5) HIGH BEAM FLASHER BUTTON ( )
Allows for the use of the passing lights in case of danger or
emergency.

NOTE Release the button to turn off the high beam flasher.

6) SET BUTTON
Button to scroll and select the displayed menus, see page 17
(MULTIFUNCTION LCD DISPLAY).

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CONTROLS ON RIGHT HANDLEBAR

NOTE The electric components only operate when the ignition

switch is in the ≈∆ position.

7) ENGINE STOP SWITCH (-)

8) STARTER BUTTON ()
When the starter button " " is pressed, the starter motor will
crank the engine. See page 48 (STARTING) for the starting
procedure.

WARNING

Do not operate the engine stop switch " - " while riding.

This switch serves as a safety or emergency switch. With the
switch pressed in position ≈∆, it is possible to start the
engine; the engine can be stopped by pressing the switch to
position ≈∆.

CAUTION

With the engine stopped and the ignition switch in position
" ", the battery may wear down.
When the vehicle has come to a standstill and you have
stopped the engine, set the ignition switch to position " ".

7

8

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1 2

3

CONTROLS ON THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL

NOTE The electric components only

operate when the ignition switch is in the
" " position.

1) “HAZARD” EMERGENCY PUSH­BUTTON

Press it to operate all four turn indicators
and the corresponding lights on the
instrument panel; the actual push-button is
flashing. The HAZARD blinker stays on
when the key is removed from the switch,
but may not be turned off by simply
pressing the hazard button again. Take the
key to " " and press the push-button
again to disable the Hazard function.

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2) ABS DISABLING PUSH-BUTTON
(only for vehicles equipped with

ABS

ABS )

Disable the system as follows:

u Set ignition switch to " ".
u Press and hold the SET (2) push-button

for several seconds.
After about three seconds the light ( )

ABS

on the instrument panel will start
blinking.

u Immediately release push-button (2).
u Now the ABS light on the panel will carry

on blinking slowly meaning that the ABS
is completely disabled.

Re-enable the ABS as follows:

u Stop the vehicle and the engine setting

the ignition switch to " ".

u Take the switch back to ≈≈ and start

the engine.

u With engine running, the ABS will be re-

enabled when speed gets above 5 km/h.

NOTE In case of failure or when ABS is

disabled, the motorcycle acts as if it is not
equipped with this system.

3) HEATED HANDGRIPS PUSH­BUTTON

Press for several seconds to activate
handgrips heating. Press briefly to adjust
heating. Press again for several seconds
to turn heating off. When the engine is
stopped, the handgrip heating switches off,
too; it will turn on again when the engine is
started again, and will be set to last
selected power level.

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1

IGNITION SWITCH

The ignition switch (1) is mounted to the
top yoke of the steering shaft.

NOTE The key operates the ignition

switch/steering lock, the fuel tank lock and
the seat lock.

Two keys are supplied together with the
vehicle (one spare key).

NOTE Store the spare key in a safe

place (other than the vehicle).

NOTE It is possible to program up to 4

keys. It is advisable to contact a Moto
Guzzi Authorised Dealer for this

procedure.

STEERING LOCK

WARNING

Never turn the key to position " "
when riding, or you will lose control of
the vehicle.

OPERATION

To lock the steering:

u Turn the handlebar fully to the left.
u Turn the key to " ".
u Press the key in and turn it to ≈∆

position.

NOTE If necessary, turn on the parking

lights, see page 28 (PARKING LIGHTS).

u Remove the key.

Position Function Key removal

It is possible
to remove the
key.

It is possible
to remove the
key.

It is not
possible to
remove the
key.

It is possible
to remove the
key.

Steering lock

The steering
is locked.

It is not
possible to
start the
engine or
switch on the
lights.

Neither the
engine, nor
the lights will
operate.

The engine
and the lights
can be
operated.

The engine
can not be
started and
the parking
lights are on

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PARKING LIGHTS

The vehicle is equipped with front and rear
parking lights. It is always recommended to
park the vehicle in the suitable areas and in
any case in lighted locations. If this is not
possible, the parking lights are useful
whenever it is necessary to park in a dark
or poorly lit area and in any case to make
the vehicle more visible.

OPERATION

To turn the parking lights on:

u Lock the steering but do not remove the

key (1), see page 27 (STEERING
LOCK).

u Turn the key (1) to ≈∆ (PARKING)

position.

u Check that both front and rear parking

lights are on.

u Remove the key (1).

CAUTION

The parking lights drain the battery. Do
not leave them on for long periods of
time to avoid the battery from wearing
down. A dead battery prevents you from
starting the vehicle.

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AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

2

1

4

3

UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT

u Place the vehicle on the stand, see page

55 (PUTTING THE VEHICLE ON THE
STAND).

u Insert the key (1) into the seat lock.
u Turn the key (1) clockwise, lift and slide

out the seat (2) from behind.

NOTE Before lowering and locking the

seat (2), make sure that you have not left
the key in the glove/tool kit compartments.

To lock the seat (2):

u Slide the seat front end into place and

lower the rear end.

u Push down on the rear end until the lock

clicks shut.

WARNING

Before riding, make sure that the seat
(2) is properly locked.

GLOVE/TOOL KIT
COMPARTMENTS

To gain access to the glove
compartment:

u Remove the seat, see

(UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SEAT), in
this page.

To gain access to the tool kit
compartment:

u Remove the cover (3).
u Remove the bag (4) from its seat.

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