Named after the wicked character from "I promessi sposi" by Alessandro Manzoni, the Griso 8V SE is one of the most unique and captivating motorcycles to ever be produced from the Moto Guzzi factory.
Specifications, 2015 Model
| Engine | |
| Type | 90° V-twin engine, 4 stroke, SOHC 4 valves per cylinder |
| Cooling | Air and oil cooled with an independent cooling pump |
| Engine capacity | 1151 cc |
| Bore & stroke | 95 x 81.2 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11:1 |
| Timing system diagram | Intake valve opens 36° BTDC Intake valve closes 62° ABDC Exhaust valve opens 58° BBDC Exhaust valve closes 30° ATDC |
| Max. power | 80 kW (108HP) at 7500 rpm |
| Max. torque | 108 Nm at 6400 rpm |
| Fuel supply / Ignition | Multipoint sequential electronic injection, Magneti Marelli IAW5.9AM, 2 x Ø 50 mm throttle bodies with Weber IWP 189 injectors. |
| Starter | Electric |
| Spark plugs | NGK CR8EB |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel two-into-one 3-way catalytic converter with Lambda probe |
| Emission standard | Euro 3 |
| Transmission | |
| Gearbox | 6 speed |
| Gear ratios | 1st 17/38 = 2.23:1 2nd 20/34 = 1.70:1 3rd 23/31 = 1.34:1 4th 26/29 = 1.11:1 5th 31/30 = 0.96:1 6th 29/25 = 0.86:1 |
| Primary drive | Helical gears set, ratio 26/35 = 1.346:1 |
| Final drive | CA.R.C (Cardano Reattivo Compatto) reactive drive unit with floating bevel gear set, ratio 12/44 = 3.66:1 |
| Clutch | Single plate |
| Chassis | |
| Frame | High tensile steel tubular perimeter with down tubes |
| Wheelbase | 1554 mm |
| Trail | 108 mm |
| Rake | 26.30° |
| Steering angle | 34° |
| Front suspension | Upside down Ø 43 mm fully adjustable forks (spring preload and hydraulic rebound and compression) |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm |
| Rear suspension | Single sided swingarm, fully adjustable monoshock (spring preload and hydraulic rebound and compression) with progressive linkage |
| Rear wheel travel | 140 mm |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm stainless rotors, Brembo 4 spot radial mounted callipers |
| Rear brake | 282mm stainless rotor, Brembo 2 spot floating calliper |
| Wheels | Behr aluminium spokes rims |
| Front wheel rim | 3.5" x 17" |
| Rear wheel rim | 5.5" x 17" |
| Front tyre | 120/70R17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55R17 |
| Electrical System | |
| System voltage | 12V |
| Battery | 12V – 18AH |
| Alternator | 12V – 550W |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 2260 mm |
| Width | 880 mm |
| Height | 1070 mm |
| Saddle height | 800 mm |
| Min. ground clearance | 185 mm |
| Kerb weight | 244 kg |
| Dry weight | 227 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.4 Litres |
| Reserve | 3.3 Litres |
Source: John Sample Group
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