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« on: June 29, 2011, 04:45:38 PM »
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/195/10408/Motorcycle-Article/2011-Moto-Guzzi-Griso-8V-SE-Review.aspx

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Riders attracted to its looks will be pleasantly shocked by its handling prowess. We reckon more than one squid will soon find himself humbled by the grey-haired fellow that just blitzed by on a quirky green motorsickle.
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« on: June 29, 2011, 04:45:38 PM »
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« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2011, 04:57:36 PM »
Mmm...


MotoInternational has an SE right now.






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« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2011, 12:58:43 PM »
If you test ride one, you won't be able to resist.

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My wife just got her Griso SE two weeks ago. The thing is spectacular. Even thought it has the same basic engine as my Stelvio, the power delivery seems more linear to me. Just a steady rush from bottom to top. The handling is just fantastic as well.

Every time the bike is parked, there are people standing around it when we come out. I've yet to hear anyone say they didn't love the look of it.

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« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2011, 01:22:08 PM »
The Griso is utterly lovely.

For those in the know, 2 valve or 4 valve heads?
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« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2011, 01:42:20 PM »
it's the 8V engine.
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« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2011, 01:51:49 PM »
Quote from: falconati on July 01, 2011, 01:42:20 PM

it's the 8V engine.


Ah, but which is better, MV owner?
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« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2011, 03:41:09 PM »
I've only ridden the newer motors, so I'm not the expert there  Bigsmile
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« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2011, 08:37:40 PM »
Quote from: WitchCityBallabio on July 01, 2011, 12:58:43 PM

If you test ride one, you won't be able to resist.

 Bigsmile


My wife just got her Griso SE two weeks ago. The thing is spectacular. Even thought it has the same basic engine as my Stelvio, the power delivery seems more linear to me. Just a steady rush from bottom to top. The handling is just fantastic as well.

Every time the bike is parked, there are people standing around it when we come out. I've yet to hear anyone say they didn't love the look of it.




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« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2011, 10:38:10 PM »
Quote from: Papa Lazarou on July 01, 2011, 01:51:49 PM



Ah, but which is better, MV owner?


Different strokes.  The 8V's I've ridden do the classic trade, losing some low end torque for high end HP compared to the 4vs.  Both are fun, both are elastic, but I personally preferred the 4v strictly because it was better in stop-start riding around town, which was where I figured I'd be riding my potential Goose most/lot of the time.

Ended up on a Tuono, which is somewhat ironic because it's not a particularly urban-friendly bike, engine-wise.  But that's OK, I just get out of town as fast as possible.  Smile
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« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2011, 10:48:41 PM »
Saw this bike in the shop ,  literally stopped me in my tracks.


BEAUTIFUL.   :leghump:
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« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2011, 01:47:53 PM »
15 g's for a nekkid bike is a lot...

But it might be worth it.   Thumbsup
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« Reply #11 on: July 03, 2011, 06:16:24 PM »
Quote from: Kraz on July 02, 2011, 01:47:53 PM

15 g's for a nekkid bike is a lot...

But it might be worth it.   Thumbsup


That's the same money as many other nekkid bikes from Harley, Victory, Triumph, Honda, Kawi, Yam, Suzuki.
Yep, all those are cruisers (bog bore ones from the Japanese) but the point being, same money.

And the Guzzi is a much better motorcycle than all of them.
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« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2011, 09:35:18 AM »
Quote from: Papa Lazarou on July 01, 2011, 01:22:08 PM

The Griso is utterly lovely.

For those in the know, 2 valve or 4 valve heads?





I rode them back-to-back a couple of years ago, and it was interesting to compare them directly.

I think that the Griso 8V is one of the best bikes on the market, but at the time it was difficult to justify the price tag when compared with the 4V Grisos that were also available at the time.  But now you can buy a 2010 Griso 8V from Moto International for $10K, so no one within 400 miles of Seattle, Washington has a good excuse.   Bigsmile


Comparo thread is here...

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,31915.0.html
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« Reply #13 on: July 04, 2011, 10:20:07 AM »
Quote from: MisterSmooth on July 04, 2011, 09:35:18 AM






I rode them back-to-back a couple of years ago, and it was interesting to compare them directly.

I think that the Griso 8V is one of the best bikes on the market, but at the time it was difficult to justify the price tag when compared with the 4V Grisos that were also available at the time.  But now you can buy a 2010 Griso 8V from Moto International for $10K, so no one within 400 miles of Seattle, Washington has a good excuse.   Bigsmile


Comparo thread is here...

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,31915.0.html


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« Reply #14 on: July 05, 2011, 12:21:45 PM »
Very beautiful motorcycle - heads above the competition in look and design.   :leghump: Inlove

But at 555lb and shaft-driven, can it really be called it a "gentleman's sportbike" next to bikes such as the Tuono? Shrug
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« Reply #15 on: July 05, 2011, 04:13:24 PM »
Quote from: Rincewind on July 05, 2011, 12:21:45 PM

Very beautiful motorcycle - heads above the competition in look and design.   :leghump: Inlove

But at 555lb and shaft-driven, can it really be called it a "gentleman's sportbike" next to bikes such as the Tuono? Shrug


Yes, because there's nothing "gentle" at all about a Tuono.  Smile
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« Reply #16 on: July 05, 2011, 05:38:28 PM »
Quote from: Croak on July 05, 2011, 04:13:24 PM


Yes, because there's nothing "gentle" at all about a Tuono.  Smile



My favorite Tuono quote:

"The Tuono is a wonderful blend of crazy and crafty…It's like dating a porn queen, except when you take her home she puts her hair up in a bun, dons her glasses and does your tax returns for you." –Gabe Ets-Hokin
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« Reply #17 on: July 05, 2011, 06:33:19 PM »
And my favorite is from here:

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"...It doesn’t want to gently take your hand and guide you on a trip, it wants to rip it off and run away with it! I always get the feeling that to ride a Tuono you have to be a real man, prepared to fight it every step of the way, where as on the Triumph you can have an off day and not be left feeling inadequate."

Read more: http://www.visordown.com/road-tests/road-test-aprilia-tuono-vs-triumph-speed-triple/6136-2.html#ixzz1RHhk9ajX


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« Reply #18 on: July 05, 2011, 10:42:31 PM »
Aprilia didn't come out with the Tuono until after the merger with Moto Guzzi.

Things that make you go, "hmmm"
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« Reply #19 on: July 06, 2011, 08:56:12 AM »
Quote from: Orson on July 05, 2011, 10:42:31 PM

Aprilia didn't come out with the Tuono until after the merger with Moto Guzzi.

Things that make you go, "hmmm"



And that brings this thread right back on track!  Nicely done, mate.   Lol
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