2012 Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V

Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V 2012


2012 Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Moto Guzzi's profilation of this bike
In the book, Griso is a tough and fearless leader of the Bravi, and a man “who naturally undertook all the most daring enterprises”. This description could just as well be applied to the new Griso 8V, the most exciting and spirited of all Moto Guzzi models, designed to create a new, more intense concept of sports riding based on sheer power and four valve cylinder head technology.

General information
Motorcycle name Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V
Model year 2012
Category Naked bike
Price as newUS$ 14290. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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Engine and transmission
Displacement 1151.0 ccm (70.23 cubic inches)
Engine type V2, four-stroke
Engine details V 90 twin
Power output 110.0 HP (80.3 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque 108.0 Nm (11.0 kgf-m or 79.7 ft.lbs) @ 6400 RPM
Compression 11.0:1
Bore x stroke 95.0 x 81.2 mm (3.7 x 3.2 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. Weber-Marelli
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition Inductive discharge, digitally controlled, electronic twin spark ignition
Cooling system Air
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Single plate with integrated flexible couplings
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
Emission details Three way catalyser and Lambda probe oxygen sensor
Exhaust system Stainless steel two-into-one 3-way catalysed with Lambda probe.
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Double cradle, in high tensile strength tubular steel
Rake (fork angle) 26.3°
Trail 108 mm (4.3 inches)
Front suspension Upside down fork, fully adjustable in spring preload and compression and rebound damping
Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension Progressive single swingarm, fully adjustable monoshock with separate gas reservoir (spring preload and hydraulic for rebound and compression).
Rear wheel travel 110 mm (4.3 inches)
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 180/55-ZR17
Front brakes Double disc. Stainless steel wave discs, radial calipers with 4 opposed pistons.
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Fixed stainless steel disc, floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons.
Diameter 282 mm (11.1 inches)
Wheels Three-spoked aluminum alloy
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 222.0 kg (489.4 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.4955 HP/kg
Seat height 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Overall length 2260 mm (89.0 inches)
Overall width 830 mm (32.7 inches)
Ground clearance 185 mm (7.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1554 mm (61.2 inches)
Fuel capacity 16.70 litres (4.41 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity 3.30 litres (0.87 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Guzzi Black
Starter Electric
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