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Moto Guzzi Griso 1100

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Moto Guzzi Griso 1100

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When I’d seen one of the other testers climbing aboard the Griso wearing one-piece leathers I’d thought he was barking. Surely this long, low Guzzi V-twin isn’t the type of bike you ride wearing a racing suit, for gawd’s sake — any more than you would to ride a Harley? ...  Continue reading

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muz61
When you tire of the stress of superbike riding with the constant need to go illegally fast, is there a cruiser bike which also satisfies the need to use the whole width of the sports tyres? The Griso is such a Continue reading...

simonwilldh
After a good few years of riding sports bikes (still have a zx6r track bike) I had become less and less interested in riding on the road. That was until I bought my griso. For once in my life I bought something Continue reading...

5thtimelucky
A really exciting, fast(ish) and original looking bike that simply makes you want to get on it and ride. Continue reading...

affy
In real world motorcycling the bike is a true classic in the making and nothing like it on the market!!! Continue reading...
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V-fun

Great real world bike.

Had the 1100, sold it and missed it so much; have now bought the 1200 8V.

Handles better than the looks give it any right to and is well finished and different enough to keep a serial bike buyer like me happy....

Yes there is a significant performance difference between 1100 and 8V  - But both are great bikes and are far removed from Guzzi's older offerings.

Fuel range could be better but IMO honestly little else to criticise.

Styling?? Well that's your call... 

Posted: 03/02/2010 at 14:20


V-fun

The images are of the 1100 4v bike?? and not the 1200 8V...

You reviewed the 1100 in 2006; as the 8V wasn't out then.

Sorry to be an anorak but when you own the bike it matters!

Posted: 16/03/2010 at 15:54


Paulus

Got an 1100 myself.

Had it three years now an no plans to change.

Had a go on the 1200 8v version and apart from a bit more rush after 5000rpm, couldn't really tell any difference.

I understand the later model is a bit thirsty too.

Maybe not an issue for many, but if you do a lot of miles it's something you have to consider with the price of fuel going ever upward.

I couldn't live with an old school air cooled twin that drinks more fuel than my 2.0 litre 170bhp car.

Posted: 09/05/2010 at 11:58

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Most of the time the big, long Guzzi was improbably well balanced and even respectably nimble
 
Feels quite long and heavy at slow speed and you'll need a long left leg to reach the sidestand
  • Price: £7490.00
  • Year: from 2006
  • Engine capacity: 1064cc
  • Power: 88bhp
  • Torque: 66lb ft
  • Weight: 227kg
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