2013 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V 1200SE (Special Edition)

Description

Always garage kept and kept clean and serviced. This bike runs great and has way more power than I've ever needed to use. Or know how to use. Termignoni exhaust and the original exhaust. A beautiful piece of Italian engineering and design. MSRP is $12,990 new. Don't waste your money on the V7; this is the real deal! Change in circumstances causes the sale; I wish I could keep her but I have two other bikes and the wife is kicking me out! No, eally; must have spent too much time in the garage. Oh well. Here's what Guzzi has to say:

The Griso 8V SE might well be one of the most unique and captivating motorcycles to come out of the Mandello Del Lario factory. The bold character expressed in the nonconformist styling of the Griso is given further emphasis by the aggressive new black/silver color concept in a matte tone that flows elegantly with the numerous black painted metal elements such as the frame, heels, teering plates, andlebar and instrument panel covers.

The Bike

“His power became greater in reality and in the minds of others.” This is a description of ‘Griso’, character in ‘I promessi sposi’ by Alessandro Manzoni, ne of the most famous works of Italian literature. In the book, riso is a tough and fearless leader of the Bravi, nd a man “who naturally undertook all the most daring enterprises”.
This description could just as well be applied to the new Rosso Griso 8V SE, he most exciting and spirited of all Moto Guzzi models, esigned to create a new, ore intense concept of sports riding based on sheer power and four valve cylinder technology. Designed to respect a tradition that has lasted forty years, he new engine adopts the rational 90° transverse V twin layout but with 563 new parts, nd introduces for the first time a single overhead cam valve timing and silent running Morse chains to operate the four valves per cylinder. 75% of this highly developed Moto Guzzi 1200cc engine has been modified compared to its predecessor, o produce 110 HP at only 7500 rpm and a maximum foot pounds of 80 foot pounds at 6400 rpm.
The Griso 8V SE is an instinctive creation, ure, olid and distinctive and in many ways a work of art. The design details are discreet but elegant and pure quality; the lines blend together and are accentuated by the chrome finishing and satin metal form. The fuel tank lends itself superbly to the strong frame creating an aerodynamic teardrop body which is continued through to the tail which houses three high intensity LED light units.
The Griso is decidedly masculine and powerful yet the “Quattrovalvole” engine seems to be set like a jewel in a frame that shows off its revolutionary design to the utmost effect. Returning to its performance, t becomes obvious that the sophisticated components are not mere technical details included for the sake of style but enhance performance and provide guaranteed reactivity.ENGINETypeFour-stroke V 90 twinCoolingAir and oil cooled with independent cooling pumpCapacity1,151ccBore and stroke95 x 81.2 mmCompression ratio11:01Maximum power outputOver 110 hp at 7,500 rpmMax Torque80 foot pounds at 6,400 rpmFuel supply/ignitionMultipoint sequential electronic injection, agneti Marelli IAW 5A phased, lfa-n system; 2 x ?50 mm throttle bodies with Weber IWP 189 injectors, ambda probe.Exhaust systemStainless steel two-into-one 3-way catalysed with Lambda probe.TRANSMISSIONGearbox6 speedLubricationOil bathFinal driveCA.R.C reactive drive; double universal joint with floating bevel gear, atio 12/44 = 1 : 3,666ClutchSingle plate with integrated flexible couplingsCHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKESFrameHigh tensile steel tubular twin cradleWheelbase61 inches (1,554 mm)Trail4.25 inches (108 mm)Steering rake26.30°Steering angle.34°Front suspensionUpside down ? 43 mm fully adjustable forks (spring preload and hydraulic for rebound and compression) with mounting for radial callipers.Front wheel travel120 mmRear suspensionProgressive single swingarm, ully adjustable monoshock with separate gas reservoir (spring preload and hydraulic for rebound and compression).Rear wheel travel110 mmFront brakesTwin floating 320 mm stainless steel wave discs, rembo radial callipers with 4 opposed pistons.Rear brakesSingle 282 mm fixed stainless steel disc, loating calliper with 2 parallel pistons.WheelsTubeless spoke wheels with aluminium Ber rim and Alpina spokes.Front wheel3.50” x 17”Rear wheel5.50” x 17”Front tire120/70 ZR17”Rear tire180/55 ZR17”DIMENSIONSLength89 inches (2,260 mm)Width32.6 inches (830 mm)Height42.12 inches (1,070 mm)Saddle height31.4 inches (800 mm)Minimum ground clearance7.28 inches (185 mm)Dry weight489 pounds (222 kg)Fuel tank capacity4.4 gallons (16.7 litres)Reserve.5 gallon

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