As an objet d’art the beautifully designed and finished Moto Guzzi Griso is eye-catchingly stunning. As a motorcycle, it’s fun, functional and pretty much as cool as it gets…
After seemingly decades in the doldrums Moto Guzzi is back with a strikingly styled, well built roadster that’s a match for the best from anywhere.
Back in 2011 MCN took a Moto Guzzi Griso onto the long-term test fleet as our V7 was on other duties. Find out what happened here.
There's a good enthusiasts' scene for this bike, so once you've read this review and our owners' reviews, why not head along to Griso Ghetto and join the community?
In 2007 the Moto Guzzi Griso SE 1200 was launched. This was a special edition based on the 1200cc four-valve version of Guzzi's brawny, stylish roadster. For £9109 (£300 over the stock bike) you got flash black anodised alloy wire wheels, a sultry matt green paintjob evocative of Guzzis racers of the '50s and a posh brown seat. Think Bentley-style mix of retro and modern and you won't be far wide of the mark. Riding-wise, it's unchanged.
Ride quality & brakes
Decent enough. The Moto Guzzi Griso's top notch suspension and brakes front and rear give a classy ride and with the weight mostly low it’s stable yet steers sweetly. Pleaseant enough as a roadster, but long wheelbase means its no Brutale or Speed Triple-style sportster.
Engine
The Moto Guzzi Griso 1100's trademark transverse V-twin has at last moved on technologically. Latest shaft drive system and four valve heads result in an almost BMW boxer style unit. It’s flexible, friendly and versatile. Why almost? Because it’s still overweight and lacking outright power. More powerful, peaky 1200 8v version introduced in 2007.
The engine is 80 per cent new, up to 1151cc from 1064cc and features newly-styled cylinders and head covers. There are also discrete modifications to the exhaust (now adopting an eye-catching ‘8’ cross-section) and brakes (new wavy discs and radial callipers, the handlebars are narrower and the seat reprofiled.
Reliability & build quality
Build quality of the Moto Guzzi Griso is quantum leap forwards from Guzzis of the last 10 years or so. Paint and metal finishes gleam and glisten, neat design touches (such as the Guzzi Eagle emblem moulded into the rear light) abound.
We've got 6 Moto Guzzi Griso owners' reviews on the site, with an overall score of 3.8 stars out of 5. Comments mention a few engine reliability problems and a hard ride.
Value vs rivals
Considering the spec, the Moto Guzzi Griso is pretty good value new and used, especially compared to the likes of overpriced BMWs and the ludicrously expensive Yamaha MT-01.
Equipment
The Moto Guzzi Griso's Brembo wheels, brakes and Marzocchi suspension are among the quality cycle parts and the Griso is not lacking sweet deisgn touches or refinement, but as a naked, this is still a fairly basic motorcycle.
After seemingly decades in the doldrums Moto Guzzi is back with a strikingly styled, well built roadster that’s a match for the best from anywhere.
Back in 2011 MCN took a Moto Guzzi Griso onto the long-term test fleet as our V7 was on other duties. Find out what happened here.
There's a good enthusiasts' scene for this bike, so once you've read this review and our owners' reviews, why not head along to Griso Ghetto and join the community?
In 2007 the Moto Guzzi Griso SE 1200 was launched. This was a special edition based on the 1200cc four-valve version of Guzzi's brawny, stylish roadster. For £9109 (£300 over the stock bike) you got flash black anodised alloy wire wheels, a sultry matt green paintjob evocative of Guzzis racers of the '50s and a posh brown seat. Think Bentley-style mix of retro and modern and you won't be far wide of the mark. Riding-wise, it's unchanged.
Ride quality & brakes
Decent enough. The Moto Guzzi Griso's top notch suspension and brakes front and rear give a classy ride and with the weight mostly low it’s stable yet steers sweetly. Pleaseant enough as a roadster, but long wheelbase means its no Brutale or Speed Triple-style sportster.
Engine
The Moto Guzzi Griso 1100's trademark transverse V-twin has at last moved on technologically. Latest shaft drive system and four valve heads result in an almost BMW boxer style unit. It’s flexible, friendly and versatile. Why almost? Because it’s still overweight and lacking outright power. More powerful, peaky 1200 8v version introduced in 2007.
The engine is 80 per cent new, up to 1151cc from 1064cc and features newly-styled cylinders and head covers. There are also discrete modifications to the exhaust (now adopting an eye-catching ‘8’ cross-section) and brakes (new wavy discs and radial callipers, the handlebars are narrower and the seat reprofiled.
Reliability & build quality
Build quality of the Moto Guzzi Griso is quantum leap forwards from Guzzis of the last 10 years or so. Paint and metal finishes gleam and glisten, neat design touches (such as the Guzzi Eagle emblem moulded into the rear light) abound.
We've got 6 Moto Guzzi Griso owners' reviews on the site, with an overall score of 3.8 stars out of 5. Comments mention a few engine reliability problems and a hard ride.
Value vs rivals
Considering the spec, the Moto Guzzi Griso is pretty good value new and used, especially compared to the likes of overpriced BMWs and the ludicrously expensive Yamaha MT-01.
Equipment
The Moto Guzzi Griso's Brembo wheels, brakes and Marzocchi suspension are among the quality cycle parts and the Griso is not lacking sweet deisgn touches or refinement, but as a naked, this is still a fairly basic motorcycle.
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