2012
Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 622459 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
| Make | Moto Guzzi |
| Model | Griso 1200 8V |
| Price | US$ 14290. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Double cradle, in high tensile strength tubular steel |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Stainless steel wave discs, radial calipers with 4 opposed pistons. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Upside down fork, fully adjustable in spring preload and compression and rebound damping |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 26.3° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Fixed stainless steel disc, floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 282 mm (11.1 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Progressive single swingarm, fully adjustable monoshock with separate gas reservoir (spring preload and hydraulic for rebound and compression). |
| Reartyre | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Trail | 108 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Wheels | Three-spoked aluminum alloy |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 95.0 x 81.2 mm (3.7 x 3.2 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Single plate with integrated flexible couplings |
| Compression | 11.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 1151.00 ccm (70.23 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Primary drive: Helicoidal gears, ratio 26/35 = 1 : 1.346. Final drive CA.R.C reactive drive; double universal joint with floating bevel gear, ratio 12/44 = 1 : 3,666 |
| Emissiondetails | Three way catalyser and Lambda probe oxygen sensor |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | V 90 twin |
| Exhaustsystem | Stainless steel two-into-one 3-way catalysed with Lambda probe. |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Weber-Marelli |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | Inductive discharge, digitally controlled, electronic twin spark ignition |
| Power | 110.00 HP (80.3 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 108.00 Nm (11.0 kgf-m or 79.7 ft.lbs) @ 6400 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Guzzi Black |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 222.0 kg (489.4 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 16.70 litres (4.41 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 185 mm (7.3 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,070 mm (42.1 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,260 mm (89.0 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 830 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.4955 HP/kg |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 3.30 litres (0.87 gallons) |
| Seatheight | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Moto Guzzi
Country of Origin:
Italy
Founder:
Carlo Guzzi, Giorgio Parodi, Giovanni Ravelli
Best Known For:
Transverse V-twins, shaft drive, and distinctive Italian character (V7, Le Mans, California)
Company History
Founded on Lake Como in 1921, Moto Guzzi is one of motorcycling’s oldest continuous makers. After pioneering wind-tunnel work and racing success in the 1930s–50s, Guzzi created its enduring signature: the air-cooled transverse V-twin with shaft drive. This architecture gives the bikes their rhythm and silhouette, from classic V7 standards to the Le Mans sportbikes that defined Italian speed for a generation. Touring models like the California added long-haul credibility, while police and military contracts affirmed durability. Through ownership changes, Guzzi’s identity persisted: engines that start every spring, frames that communicate, and a mechanical honesty that feels artisanal. Modern Guzzis pair ABS/traction control with that familiar crankcase thrum, and new platforms have nudged performance and refinement forward without abandoning the brand’s soul. Historically, Moto Guzzi marries engineering quirk and everyday friendliness—the rare brand where a century of history rides along without becoming baggage.