Trade Ninja 1000 for Moto Guzzi Griso 8V ? Am I insane?

[Bama67]

Guys,
Almost 1 year to the day ago I bought a 2011 Ninja 1000. I love the bike, it an absolute beauty and is perfect for my needs, (I don't get to ride real often, but when I do it is about 100 miles at a time) I would pretty much not change anything about it.

But for the last 3 years or so I have been obsessed with Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE, (in tenni green) I thought about getting one when I bought the Ninja, but my practical side won over, and the Ninja was a few thousand cheaper.

But got damn; I still can't stop thinking about the Griso, and everytime I get on here I just   at the Guzzi threads.
I have yet to even see one in person, but I know if I love it so much in pictures if I ever see one in person I will probably just ruin my underwear.

I know the Ninja is more practical, faster, better handling, more reliable, pretty much beats the Guzzi in everything possible except looks and character. My wife wants to kill me because it has only been a year and I only have 2k miles on the Ninja and I want a new bike already, yet I feel like the Griso SE is one of those bikes that one keeps for a long, long time.


Someone tell me that I will regret it, that the Griso 8V will kill my lower back riding or something (even though it prob won't as I am 27 and very fit) or that maybe it is overpriced, or maybe that its a bad idea as the nearest dealer is like 6 hours away.  Talk me out of it bros.

[TBone]

You might as well just do it, the lust won't go away.  

That Griso is a beautiful bike, if I had a dealer near me I'd probably be in the same boat.

[Moto Morphin Power Ranger]

you can get a older non SE 8V for about 5,000 off. (i did)
never sell the griso

The griso does nothing perfectly. except get people talking.

[Bama67]

I feel like I am fighting a losing battle.

The real problem is, is that I am "saving" to build a new house.

But who needs a nicer house when you have a new Guzzi, right?  

I know the non SE is alot cheaper. But shit, I can't get over the SE, I feel like if I buy a non SE, I will be in the same boat I am now, wishing I would have got the SE to start with.

[Orson]

I am 27

I think 38 is the youngest Guzzi owner on record.

[Moto Morphin Power Ranger]

I think 38 is the youngest Guzzi owner on record.

That's funny. When i went to the national meet the 1st guy I met said " I don't think your old enough to be here" (I am 33)



Okay save for the house! the SE will still be there when you are ready. but if you sell the ninja and everything works out to be the same get the Griso and be happy.

[Bama67]

Haha, I may be young, but I have fine taste.  

I am just afraid I wont be able to find one in a year or so, or if I do, they will still be the same prices they are now for a new one (12k or so)

Speaking of that, I wonder how much wiggle room there are on these now that the prices have dropped? Can I pretty much expect to pay MSRP? I know I always get 2-3k off anything else I have bought (Kawi, Suzuki, etc) But I feel like they aren't gonna move much on these SE's.

Doesn anyone know what the next SE colors are gonna be, if there is a next one? I can't imagine one being sexier than the Tenni Green.

On a side note, I think I could still comfortably get one and meet my house saving goal by next year (when we plan to build)

[Bama67]

HOLY HELL!

I was just talking to the wife on the phone (I am offshore at the moment) and I casually mentioned the Guzzi and she said "Ugh, if you want the bike, sell yours and go buy it. I just want you to be satisfied and you have been talking that bike for years and I am tired of hearing about it."  

DAMN, I am a lucky man!  

I really thought I was going to have to work on her harder than that.

I am trying to keep my excitement held in because I have a few days before I get back on dry land, in the meantime, I am going to be burning up some dealers phone lines.

I am anxious to ride one, I hope it is as sweet in real life as it is in my dreams. Oh, one other question, how does the factory exhaust sound on the SE? I would youtube it buy my internet connection is far to lame for that.

[2DFlyer]

HOLY HELL!

I was just talking to the wife on the phone (I am offshore at the moment) and I casually mentioned the Guzzi and she said "Ugh, if you want the bike, sell yours and go buy it. I just want you to be satisfied and you have been talking that bike for years and I am tired of hearing about it."  

DAMN, I am a lucky man!  

I really thought I was going to have to work on her harder than that.

I am trying to keep my excitement held in because I have a few days before I get back on dry land, in the meantime, I am going to be burning up some dealers phone lines.

I am anxious to ride one, I hope it is as sweet in real life as it is in my dreams. Oh, one other question, how does the factory exhaust sound on the SE? I would youtube it buy my internet connection is far to lame for that.

I was just getting ready to say that you haven't been married long enough for the wife to cave and just accept that you need to change bikes more often than you do women.   Just don't lead her to believe that it'll end with the Guzzi.

[Moto Morphin Power Ranger]

I think the stock sound is fine.    If you do the youtube thing you will find many clips of different exhaust and may find one you like better. I am partial to the big stock can.

[JonS]

Try one out before you buy. This is a major shift in motorcycles. A Guzzi is on my very short list, but I'm 66.

[Moto Morphin Power Ranger]

I do know how you feel about the Griso. I fell in love   and for a year and a half looked at other bikes. Every time I would look at other bikes i would think about the Griso. After never getting it out of my mind I bought one having never got on one.( I do not recommend this. )

[HipGnosis]

I was just talking to the wife.... and I casually mentioned the Guzzi and she said "Ugh, if you want the bike, sell yours and go buy it. I just want you to be satisfied and...

DANGER Will Robinson!  It's a TRAP!!!   Well, it could turn out to be a sort of one.  I'm just sayin...

[atadaskew]

Get the Griso SE Tenni while you still can.  They have stopped making them and now are making black/silver ones that scream RAIDER NATION!! instead.

I love mine and cannot stop staring at it. Not only does it get crazy attention from all walks of life, but it is a blast to ride.

[Papa Lazarou]

Buy it and lend it to me-just in case the Missus finds out..

[Carbonero]

Riding a Guzzi is not *owning* a Guzzi. Guzzi makes a great second bike.

Guys,
Almost 1 year to the day ago I bought a 2011 Ninja 1000. I love the bike, it an absolute beauty and is perfect for my needs, (I don't get to ride real often, but when I do it is about 100 miles at a time) I would pretty much not change anything about it.

But for the last 3 years or so I have been obsessed with Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE, (in tenni green) I thought about getting one when I bought the Ninja, but my practical side won over, and the Ninja was a few thousand cheaper.

But got damn; I still can't stop thinking about the Griso, and everytime I get on here I just   at the Guzzi threads.
I have yet to even see one in person, but I know if I love it so much in pictures if I ever see one in person I will probably just ruin my underwear.

I know the Ninja is more practical, faster, better handling, more reliable, pretty much beats the Guzzi in everything possible except looks and character. My wife wants to kill me because it has only been a year and I only have 2k miles on the Ninja and I want a new bike already, yet I feel like the Griso SE is one of those bikes that one keeps for a long, long time.


Someone tell me that I will regret it, that the Griso 8V will kill my lower back riding or something (even though it prob won't as I am 27 and very fit) or that maybe it is overpriced, or maybe that its a bad idea as the nearest dealer is like 6 hours away.  Talk me out of it bros.

[misanthropist]

I think 38 is the youngest Guzzi owner on record.

I bought my greaso at age 34, thank you very much!

[zedo]

agreed that they are cool.  however, be ready for some of that guzzi "charm".  This was mine in pieces having to fix the fuel pump at a gas station in new mexico.  After this experience on top of what everyone else called minor things, I traded in.
All that said... I miss it

+1 on second bike

[Flyer]

That pic isn't going to help.
You, being a tad askew, are an "enabler"  

Guzzi are the Crack cocaine of cycles; and you can't go back.
The Ninja Thou is a terrific bike, and you'll rue the day you part with it.
Don't do it.
Listen to me.
Or not.

[Bama67]

You guys made alot of good points, and I am might surely regret it.

I haven't even seen one in real life.  






But that didn't stop me from putting a deposit on a brand new Tenni Green Griso about a half hour ago.  
Chalk it up to me being young and foolish to buy a bike I have never sat on nor laid eyes on.  

It was hell trying to find one, alot of websites show dealers having them, but they really didn't. Even Ridershill in GA couldnt get anymore green ones.

So I finally found a dealer that they would come off the price a little bit (everyone else wanted retail plus $500 or more in fees)

Now, I just need to plan a couple days to make the 801 mile drive to go pick it up  

Be on the lookout for a minty 2011 red Ninja 1000 with 2k miles in the for sale section. I am still kinda bummed because I know I will miss that bike  
But my figuring is that I can always buy another Ninja if I want one, new Tenni green SE will be much fewer and far between.
Nice pics btw guys.