Bmw R Ninet Pure vs Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8v
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R Ninet Pure vs Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8v. Bmw R Ninet Pure: 110 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 222 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8v: 110 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R Ninet Pure
Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8v
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
107 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
222 kg
228 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
110 hp @ 7,750 rpm
110 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
107 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; BMW does not officially publish a top speed figure)
210 km/h
Weight
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R Ninet Pure
7.8/10
"Buy it for weekends, not commutes — deeply rewarding when used correctly."
Pros
+Characterful air-cooled engine
+Excellent steering precision
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Uncomfortable beyond 150 miles
−Noticeable motorway vibration
−Premium parts pricing
Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8v
7.8/10
"Flawed, characterful, and utterly unforgettable — buy a good one."
Pros
+Intoxicating V-twin torque delivery
+Timeless aggressive Italian styling
+Surprisingly capable canyon carver
Cons
−Cold gearbox notchiness
−Shrinking dealer network
−Cracking exhaust header welds
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