2017
Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 591533 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
| Make | Moto Guzzi |
| Model | Griso 8V SE |
| Price | US$ 12990. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2017 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | High tensile steel tubular twin cradle |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Perforated wave discs and 4 opposed piston calipers |
| 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. Floating caliper fitted 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 | Tubeless spoke wheels with aluminium Ber rim and Alpina spokes. |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 95.0 x 81.5 mm (3.7 x 3.2 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Single plate with integrated flexible couplings |
| Compression | 11.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Oil & air |
| Displacement | 1151.00 ccm (70.23 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | CA.R.C reactive drive; double universal joint with floating bevel gear, ratio 12/44 = 1 : 3,666 |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | V 90 twin |
| Exhaustsystem | Stainless steel, 2 in 1, with three way catalyser and Lambda probe oxygen sensor |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic injection, Magneti Marelli IAW 5A phased, alfa-n system; 2 x Ø50 mm throttle bodies with Weber IWP 189 injectors, Lambda probe. |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | Inductive discharge, digitally controlled, electronic twin spark ignition |
| Lubricationsystem | Oil bath |
| Power | 109.00 HP (79.6 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 | Red/grey |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| 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) |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 1.89 litres (0.50 gallons) |
| Seatheight | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 222.0 kg (489.4 pounds) |
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.