The Moto Guzzi Griso is the perfect gentleman’s sportbike

The Moto Guzzi Griso is one of the most underrated and overlooked power cruisers. A throaty 1200 8 valve motor produces great power while a steel frame provides fantastic handling. After a quick overview we’ll head out to some great Texas hill country roads to put it to the test.
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[@garywalsh8715]

I got a tenni green last December. Wanted one for years. Nothing like these bikes. A keeper.

[@nuggethead008]

My Griso never disappoints...people are always enthralled with it.

[@vt3649]

Im loving mine! But it gets way more attention than i expected.

[@bikerbeliever8169]

One of the best bikes of all time

[@TheMotopologist]

Fantastic machine. Tenni green with the leather seat and I'm sold!

[@tommycarmanicobigdumbguy]

I bouught a '13 Griso and had it painted tenni green. I kept the black seat because I thought it looked tougher. I'm a bit shy of 30k on it and love this bike! Great video about a bike that doesn't get enough props. Thanks for posting it

[@TheMotopologist]

tommy carmanico no problem, I’m glad you liked it! The Griso has such a tough appearance to begin with too

[@akula1055]

tommy carmanico hi Tommy, any reliability issues? Love the Griso.cheers

[@codybieker4924]

Bought a brand new one here 3 months ago and already have almost 5,000 miles on it. Love every second of it.

[@TheMotopologist]

That's what I love to hear! Enjoy it

[@Slapsamillion]

How has the bike held up? Any major issues? I'm looking for Griso's near me right now.

[@codybieker4924]

@@Slapsamillion held up great so far knock on wood. I've had it over 130mph more times than I can count on all my toes and fingers combined. It is a pure enthusiast motorcycle and not for the faint of heart if you don't have much riding experience.

[@Slapsamillion]

@@codybieker4924 Not a beginner, but this would be the heaviest bike I've ever owned. It's kind of between this or an ADV bike. Two opposite ends of the spectrum. Just seeing for what kind of deal comes up soon. I'd also do a V7 Racer if I found one nearby :)

[@codybieker4924]

@@Slapsamillion I guess a 400 pound bike is light to me since I've rode harleys my whole life. The motto guzzi V85TT is a great adventure bike.

[@gjrip]

Planning to buy one of these because of your video, among other things. Love it. Just wish it had ABS but nbd.

[@TheMotopologist]

Griffin, awesome! You'll love the bike. It's such a unique bike you'd be hard pressed to find something similar.

[@gjrip]

@@TheMotopologist agreed! I was thinking Ducati Monster or Scrambler but there's a Moto Guzzi service and repair facility right down the street from my place in Philly and a dealership only a half hour away, and the Guzzi has way more character than anything out there, in my opinion.

[@nuggethead008]

Pick one up while you still can. These bikes are a breeze to work on even with minimal experience. Some great support forums as well.

[@Nzchimeran]

well did you buy one?

[@moddude101]

Coming from a Buell, I was really tempted to buy one. Went to a used dealer in Oakland and he had/still has a really clean low mileage late model one there. Only thing is it's leaking something I think around the intake. I didn't ride it but started it up and fell in love with it, sounded strong... And like it would taunt me into trouble.. I ended up buying a RnineT /5 because I wanted something new for a change and I love it as well albeit it's not the Italian sexy but still beautiful to look at.

[@TheMotopologist]

moddude101 if you ever get the chance go test ride one. The experience alone is worth it! Which Buell did you have?

[@jeffslade1892]

That weeping could well be from the breather. The sponge filters in the breather box are gathered by native divers from deep in Lake Como (well you would think so given delivery speed and their price), and can get drowned in oil if you have a split breather hose; relatively cheap fix (which the dealer should sort). Unreliable german (40% fail rate) or italian jewellery contest?

[@moddude101]

@@TheMotopologist I had an XB9SX. Great bike but a little hard to find a good mechanic. When I started up the Guzzi it reminded me of the Buell but more taunting to ride fast. I would love to have one someday.

[@moddude101]

@@jeffslade1892 I think you're right about the breather box. The bike only has 6000miles on it. Other than that it's in great shape.

[@janguzzi]

Thanks for the video. Best Guzzi since the Le Mans Mk1. Unfortunately the whole 8V CARC model portfolio is not produced anymore.

[@TheMotopologist]

janguzzi sadly true. I pay homage to it in my next video.

[@sevensevenalways7995]

Why can't they make another large cc street sport bike that conforms to euro standards? I'd buy

[@Brgnalf81]

You should also mention that in Italy they have a Griso Cup racing series. If it's good enough for the track...

[@TheMotopologist]

Brgnalf81 there was one that raced with CMRA club in Texas. Very cool seeing them in track attire!

[@Brgnalf81]

@@TheMotopologist Any photos?

[@TheMotopologist]

@@Brgnalf81 Unfortunately that photo was two phones ago.

[@Cino777]

I really wish they bring the Griso back in a different name, maybe similar to the V85 TT.

[@DallasBurgher]

I wonder if the V100 is an attempt to do that.

[@jdl1276]

Funny to see reviews being done on the same roads I cruise on..

[@stephanmariani8313]

Shhhhhhhhush up Man!!! I've been searching for one for months now. They are getting HARD to find :( . I blast the guts out of my '13 V7 Racer, I mean I really ride it hard, and it just keeps wanting more! I really want this Griso so I can treat my 'Prom Queen' V7 with some dignity when I feel the need for speed. The search goes on.... PS: Thanks for the correct pronunciation... "GuuuTzee"

[@TheMotopologist]

Cycle Trader, Craigslist (nation search) or whats the been the hottest selling spot lately is Facebook Marketplace if you are of the social media kind.

[@sh60guy25]

Been looking and not a single one for sale in Texas atm.

[@THESPORTINGCAMP]

Great video. Very informative.

[@TheMotopologist]

Thank you!

[@tgriff5747]

I picked up a Griso by accident, it was $5k with twelve hundred miles. I knew nothing about it or the company, I just knew that was a good deal. Quickly became my favorite bike--just a blast to ride. I mapped it and dropped the fork a little but did nothing else. Not exactly a comfortable commuter but so fun that I often use it instead of my multistrada.

[@used2befast]

Nice video. But forks are Showa not Sachs. And the bike is a ton of fun to ride, didn't really get that sense from the video. The power characteristics need to be experienced! And with the correct rear spring preload, tight corners are not really an issue (stock rear spring is a bit light).

[@TheMotopologist]

You sir are correct! I forgot to the check the fork hubs and sure enough "Showa" is stamped on there. The rear shock is much more visible with it's Sachs marking. It incredible difficult to display and communicate just how much fun the power band is on the Griso, but I do my best to convey it with on board video and words. Thanks again for the correction!

[@jeffslade1892]

I had a play with the stock shocks' pre-load on my V7ii and found the problem is not there but with the tyres. The stock Pirelli are quite honestly abysmal. With some good Avon fitted the bike transforms, the rear shocks like to be a little soft, and the bike can then take rough bends (of which we have a lot in England) at speed without getting out of shape, the shocks taking the lumps out but the wheels glued to the road. Road holding significantly better than for example a Tiger 800.

[@briangiven7399]

This model was used by the bad guy in Bruce Willis' Surrogates (2009)

[@Nzchimeran]

You need to ride with more core strength. Take the weight off your bars and use your stomach muscles and knees tight into the tank. I'm 6 foot 2 inch and can ride my Griso for 4 hours no issues. Time to hit the gym ;)

[@VibhorWase]

I thought I was the only one who understood this. You neevr see anyone else talk about it. Hope people read your comment and improve their skills

[@shmac96]

UGH! Why do they sit on their asses and just let a bike age the way they do? I love this brand but I get annoyed that they dont make updates to suit the times. Or technology that is available. That said I still want a Moto Guzzi! lol! Nice review!

[@TheMotopologist]

shmac96 well hopefully we will see a new Griso with less weight, better handling and utilizing the 853cc power plant from the V85’s soon... Thanks for the kind words on the review!

[@shmac96]

@@TheMotopologist That would be rad! Personally I would love to see a new incarnation of the V7 but with slightly beefier suspension and tires....basically a more substantial bike in every way. Maybe before I die lol! Prost from Germany!

[@terje4135]

@@shmac96 Beef up a V7 with the 820cc-kit from Guzzitech..;)

[@shmac96]

@@terje4135 WHAAAATTTT???!!! FOR REAL?!

[@trevorsmith8487]

I'm not an ATGATT rider but gloves are a must, ouch!

[@maurospagnoletti4787]

I can see your motocycle is beautiful, that I can' t understand is why Guzzi doesn't make no more it. By

[@TheMotopologist]

Blame euro 4 emissions clamping down on big cc air cooled motors. All manufactures are having to change to liquid cooled or drop CC

[@scottloder7976]

Dude Im a griso owner and your review was ok. but man that example of how the bike handles mid corner corrections was scary. It's not the bike its you. I am not trying to bring you down but you really should go and do some rider training or you could easily loose your life riding like that.

[@tgriff5747]

I think he was exaggerating for effect. Of the four bikes I currently own and maybe ten I've owned throughout my life, the griso corners the worst. It can be partially remedied by dropping the front fork a couple notches but still sucks. That said, it's also my favorite bike. Lol

[@skyislands8887]

My 2006 griso could and would often out corner many current bikes, from 2014 to 2021. i've had 5 other guzzles that provided the education around the sometimes eccentric guzzi characteristics.

[@lamilumag]

holy shit yes

[@cyrussataravalla6731]

Ma786sai Superb, Cyrus

[@kurtsunderbruch4711]

Longitudinal

[@jeffslade1892]

I would never ever call this bike a cruiser, it's so not that. Plus the CofG is so low, because the crankshaft is down at the bottom, a Guzzi handles far lighter than the scales tell you.

[@MrGranovski]

Doesn't look classic, but good one.

[@QBTO]

You wish it has110bhp 😂😂😂😂

[@progste]

This version is the 8 valves 1200cc which has around 110 hp at the crank.