Positioned in Moto Guzzi's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE pairs a 1064 cc (64.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 110 HP (80.3 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 108 Nm (79.7 lb-ft) at 6,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 103.4 HP per liter and a 1,100 rpm working window between peak torque (6,400 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Griso 8V SE measures 222 kg (489 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.5 HP/kg (2.02 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,554 mm (61.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 16.7-liter (4.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2012 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
103.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.5 HP/kg (2.02 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,400–7,500 rpm
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement1064.0 ccm (64.93 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV 90 twin
Power110.0 HP (80.3 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque108.0 Nm (11.0 kgf-m or 79.7 ft.lbs) @ 6400 RPM
Compression11.0:1
Bore x Stroke95.0 x 81.5 mm (3.7 x 3.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Multipoint sequential electronic injection, Magneti Marelli IAW 5A phased, alfa-n system; 2 x Ø50 mm throttle bodies with Weber IWP 189 injectors, Lambda probe.
ExhaustStainless steel, 2 in 1, with three way catalyser and Lambda probe oxygen sensor
Chassis
Frame TypeHigh tensile steel tubular twin cradle
Rake26.3°
Trail108 mm (4.3 inches)
Front SuspensionUpside down fork, fully adjustable in spring preload and compression and rebound damping
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionProgressive single swingarm, fully adjustable monoshock with separate gas reservoir (spring preload and hydraulic for rebound and compression).
Rear Travel110 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase1554 mm (61.2 inches)
Ground Clearance185 mm (7.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Perforated wave discs and 4 opposed piston calipers
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Floating caliper fitted with 2 parallel pistons
Rear Brake Ø282 mm (11.1 inches)
WheelsTubeless spoke wheels with aluminium Ber rim and Alpina spokes.
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight222.0 kg (489.4 pounds)
Power/Weight0.4955 HP/kg
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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