Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V SE mileage and running cost

The Griso 1200 8V SE is rated at 16 kmpl (claimed mileage). Treat that as a ceiling: real-world figures are usually 15–25% lower.

Among the 124 sports bikes we have reviewed it ranks 117th for mileage, 16 kmpl below the group average of 32 kmpl.

At Delhi's petrol price of ₹94.80 a litre and a claimed 16 kmpl, the Griso 1200 8V SE costs about ₹5.92 per km in fuel. Ride 30 km a day and that is roughly ₹4,622 a month, or ₹55,458 a year, before servicing.

Spread over five years and 46,800 km, the Griso 1200 8V SE works out to about ₹53.0 per km all-in, of which 11% is fuel and 84% is the purchase price itself. Resale value is not counted; a nameplate this established holds value well.

The Griso 1200 8V SE makes its power high in the rev range, and that is exactly where mileage collapses. Owners who ride at half throttle and short-shift see the top of the real-world band; ride it as intended and expect the bottom.

Short trips hurt most. A cold engine on a 2 km run can return half its normal mileage; if that is your use, expect the low end of the real-world band and consider combining errands.

At 222 kg the Griso 1200 8V SE feels a pillion more than a lighter bike does. Two-up in the city, budget for 4–6 kmpl less than the solo figure.