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2011 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE Review Photo Gallery

The Moto Guzzi Griso 8V already sports sleek styling lines, with the SE model adding some critical classic cues with the leather seat, wire-spoked wheels and Tenni colorway.

See photos of the Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE in action in the 2011 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE Review photo gallery.

With an MSRP of $14,490 the Griso 8V SE delivers a unique riding experience and epitomizes the concept of a gentlemen’s sportbike.

The Griso exhibits handling prowess that far exceeds expectation.

Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE Review
The 90-degree V-Twin mounted across the frame axis remains Moto Guzzi’s signature engine configuration.

The Guzzi enters corners and changes direction intuitively, with the steering easy to manipulate thanks to the leverage offered by the tall, wide handlebar.

The Griso turned our in-house dyno to the tune of 95 peak horsepower and 73 lb-ft of torque at the rear wheel. No slouch for an air-cooled Twin.

The suspension and chassis are well suited to a high-spirited pace.

The rotational input of the crank does make itself noticeable, during high-speed right-handers in particular.

The Twin churns out grin-inducing torque across the powerband, but riders benefit most from the sporting performance delivered in the mid- and top-end.

The Griso kickstand is located ahead of the pegs and shift lever, making it a chore to find and even more of a hassle to retract.

Moto Guzzi's signature V-Twin configuration mounts the engine across the frame axis, the cylinder heads jutting out in front of the riders knees and torquing a longitudinal crank.

Once on its side the Guzzi remains confidently stable provided riders mind a steady throttle hand.

Riders ignorant of the Griso's 555-pound curb weight (which includes the 4.4-gallon fuel tank topped off) would be incredulous of the stat given its handling chops

Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE dyno chart measuring rear-wheel horsepower and torque.

The radial-mount Brembo calipers didn't deliver the strong initial bite expected - Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE

The Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE's Tenni paint scheme is complemented by the black powder-coated frame.

The “quattro valvole” moniker brandished on the covers letting everyone know this is the not the older two-valve Griso

The CARC shaft drive is a Guzzi staple that will
mystify some riders - Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE

It’s a pleasure to examine flawless stitching on the leather saddle - Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE

Maybe its us... but the odd shape of the Griso muffler didn't quite mesh with the overall look - Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE

The Guzzi’s switchgear feels odd and unfamiliar.

We liked the simple left-side analog tach and right-side digital speedo, though thee trip meters and info in the instrument cluster are a riddle to operate,

The Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE's inverted 43mm Showa fork delivers optimal performance, offering three-way adjustability (preload, rebound and compression) to further fine tune the ride.

The eagle logo makes a tasteful appearance on the Griso's front fork.

The six-speed transmission clunks in the bottom gears at low rpm; rev the engine above 4K and the shifter slides up and down without any effort at all.