Moto Guzzi Griso 1100 - Page 3

Gas Man · 08-13-2009, 05:27 PM

That gives me uncertain wood.

marko138 · 08-13-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

That gives me uncertain wood.

Certainly.

Amber Lamps · 08-13-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Certainly.

Nyuck, nyuck..woo, woo!

marko138 · 08-13-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Nyuck, nyuck..woo, woo!

Keeping with today's theme, I see.

Curb · 08-13-2009, 08:58 PM

Lee, let me know next time you are down this way and I can set up a demo ride for you.

LeeNetworX · 08-14-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Curb

Lee, let me know next time you are down this way and I can set up a demo ride for you.

Thanks, Steve.

PhiSig1071 · 08-14-2009, 01:11 PM

The 8V 1200 is better. I work at a Moto Guzzi/Aprilia shop, and I've ridden the 8V a little, great torque and a lot of fun to ride, but not a racebike by any means. Honestly, until they come out with a Dorsoduro 1200 the Griso 8V is my favorite bike in the shop.

fnfalman · 08-14-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

So, in your opinion, 80mph runs through the mountains on this bike are out of the question?

Not out of question, but wouldn't be an enjoyable experience. You'd spend too much time puckering up the asshole because the front end is about as vague as it can get on a non-cruiser bike.

On the straights, the bike is capable of doing 100MPH+ but once again, it's not a pleasant experience because the bike doesn't feel planted.

Scot · 08-29-2009, 07:05 PM

my friend Brian has the 8V. It's very smooth and looks awesome IMO. Handles ok but the front end gets a little big of a pogo effect over bumps in turns. I didn't want to press my luck and attempt anything at any elevated speed as he'd only had it a month. It's got some of the stickiest tires out there on it factory but it seems overkill IMO.

If you have a hard on for guzzis, it's a good ride. if you're new to the guzzi thing and unsure of the marquee...try to borrow or test ride one.

cheerleading endcan = fail

Scot · 08-29-2009, 07:07 PM

next time we meet up I'll try to remember my camera.

BTW, he thinks it's ok. He used to race CCS expert and is very critical of the bikes he owns. I bet he'd sell it if someone pitched money his way.

08-13-2009, 05:27 PM	#21
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	That gives me uncertain wood. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

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Curb resident gimp Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoFla Moto: a big ole steamin pile of nothin Posts: 1,344	Lee, let me know next time you are down this way and I can set up a demo ride for you. __________________ Steve Political correctness is killing this country

08-14-2009, 01:11 PM	#27
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: '03 GSX-R600, '04 625SMC Posts: 1,394	The 8V 1200 is better. I work at a Moto Guzzi/Aprilia shop, and I've ridden the 8V a little, great torque and a lot of fun to ride, but not a racebike by any means. Honestly, until they come out with a Dorsoduro 1200 the Griso 8V is my favorite bike in the shop. __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem

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08-29-2009, 07:05 PM	#29
Scot Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Va Moto: varies Posts: 227	my friend Brian has the 8V. It's very smooth and looks awesome IMO. Handles ok but the front end gets a little big of a pogo effect over bumps in turns. I didn't want to press my luck and attempt anything at any elevated speed as he'd only had it a month. It's got some of the stickiest tires out there on it factory but it seems overkill IMO. If you have a hard on for guzzis, it's a good ride. if you're new to the guzzi thing and unsure of the marquee...try to borrow or test ride one. cheerleading endcan = fail

08-29-2009, 07:07 PM	#30
Scot Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Va Moto: varies Posts: 227	next time we meet up I'll try to remember my camera. BTW, he thinks it's ok. He used to race CCS expert and is very critical of the bikes he owns. I bet he'd sell it if someone pitched money his way.