Moto Guzzi
Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V SE specifications and features
Discontinued 2020Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
The numbers in context
Each figure read against the 149 sports bikes we have reviewed.
The figures below are the manufacturer's. To make them mean something, each is read against the 149 sports bikes we have reviewed: the class average is the number to beat, and the rank shows how far the Griso 1200 8V SE is from the ends of the field.
The 1151 cc engine is 611 cc above the class average of 540 cc, 13th of 149. Peak power of 108 bhp is 41.7 bhp above the class average of 66.3 bhp, 35th of 149. The extra power is what you feel on an overtake with a pillion. Torque of 108 Nm is 54.6 Nm above the class average of 53.4 Nm, 27th of 149. High torque for the class means fewer downshifts in traffic.
Kerb weight is 222 kg, 40 kg above the class average of 182 kg, 135th of 147. Expect that mass to show in traffic and when paddling it backwards, though it also helps stability at speed. Seat height is 800 mm, right on the class average of 813 mm. Ground clearance is 185 mm, 16 mm above the class average of 169 mm, 20th of 124. Speed breakers and broken village roads will not trouble the underbody, even two-up.
Fuel tank is 16.7 litres, 2.5 litres above the class average of 14.2 litres, 25th of 146. At a realistic 14 kmpl that is roughly 227 km between fills. Wheelbase is 1554 mm, 147 mm above the class average of 1407 mm, 6th of 142. A longer wheelbase trades some agility for stability at speed and with a pillion.
Full specification sheet
Electric
- Top speed
- 230 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 222 kg
- Fuel tank
- 16.7 L
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Ground clearance
- 185 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1554 mm
- Length
- 2260 mm
- Width
- 830 mm
- Height
- 1070 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70ZR17"
- Rear tyre
- 180/55ZR17"
Engine
- Engine
- 1151 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 108 bhp
- Torque
- 108 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 16 kmpl
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm
- Rear brake
- Disc, 282 mm
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- 43mm upside down fork with adjustments for sprin
- Rear suspension
- spring preload and hydraulic for rebound and compr
Source: Moto Guzzi official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Griso 1200 8V SE weighs 222 kg with fluids, has an 800 mm seat, 185 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1554 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.
The fuel tank holds 16.7 litres.
Tyres are 120/70ZR17" front and 180/55ZR17" rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against 1390 Super Duke R, Monster and Z1100
Equipment present on at least one variant of each; check the variant table for trim-specific items.
Only the Griso 1200 8V SE has
- Nothing its rivals lack
Rivals have, it lacks
- Traction control
- Side-stand engine cut-off
- Hazard lamps
- Slipper clutch
- LED headlamp
- LED daytime running lamp
- LED tail lamp
- Colour TFT console
- Digital console
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Ride modes
- USB charging port
Colours
Griso 1200 8V SE specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Griso 1200 8V SE?
- It uses a 1151cc engine producing 108 bhp and 108 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Griso 1200 8V SE suitable for short riders?
- Mostly. Seat height is 800 mm, which suits riders from about 5'5". Shorter riders should sit on one at the showroom.
- Does the Griso 1200 8V SE have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the Griso 1200 8V SE have?
- 7 items across 3 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.