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Moto Guzzi Griso 1100
This quote from “I promessi sposi” by Alessandro Manzoni,
refers to Griso, the head of a group known as the “Bravi” “to whom the most
dangerous jobs were entrusted”. This refers to the character of the new
Griso 8V that is the smartest and most high spirited Moto Guzzi ever made
and that encompasses an absolute new sense of “Sporting spirit” stemming
from the power and technology of the innovative “Quattrovalvole” engine. Sitting astride the bike, the rider can immediately appreciate the sports
riding position that the new setup between handlebars, saddle and footpegs
provides. These are all new components and were specially designed to make
the rider feel completely in control. The two-seater saddle creates a superb
rear view and there seems to be a tail like on a single seater. In fact
there is more than enough room for a passenger to sit in great comfort. With the Griso 8V, Moto Guzzi once more majestically
demonstrates how it can come up with a concept then develop it without
having to give in to technical, traditional or other constraints. ust sit astride the Griso 8V to really understand how unique
it will be to ride. Don’t let the long low profile fool you: The Griso 8V has
handling that would not shame a supersport machine. The secret lies in the
high-tensile steel frame with twin upper supports whose design owes little
to aesthetics and much to sophisticated engineering concepts that provide
exceptional rigidity under moments of extreme torsional stress. The tubular
steel twin cradle frame is connected to a single-sided aluminium rear
swingarm housing the CARC system. Don’t let the long low profile fool you: The Griso 8V has handling that
would not shame a supersport machine. The secret lies in the high-tensile
steel frame with twin upper supports whose design owes little to aesthetics
and much to sophisticated engineering concepts that provide exceptional
rigidity under moments of extreme torsional stress. The tubular steel twin
cradle frame is connected to a single-sided aluminium rear swingarm housing
the CARC system. The new “Quattrovalvole” is the most evolved V 90 twin in the Moto Guzzi
range. Even die-hard enthusiasts would not recognise this new engine that
features components and performance characteristics never before seen in a
production Moto Guzzi machine.
Lubrication and cooling are looked after by two coaxial pumps that have
drastically reduced engine clutter and are activated by a series of gears.
These pumps carry oil in ducts that are separated from the cylinder heads to
the exhaust valve seats where temperatures are at their highest. A new more
compact block was designed so as to accommodate these new components and
this unit now sits on an integral front support on bearings. The rear
support features a new flange and more efficient oil feed system.
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