Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE vs Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SEstacks up against the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi Griso 8V SEMoto Guzzi 1200 Sport
Model year20172012
Price$12,990$9,249
Engine1151 cc1151 cc
Horsepower109 hp103 hp
Torque108 Nm105 Nm
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L6.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Perforated wave discs and 4 opposed piston calipersDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Floating caliper fitted with 2 parallel pistonsSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE vs Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE and the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE brings 109 hp, while the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport counters with 103 hp. On price, the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: