Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8v vs Bmw R 1200 R
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8v vs Bmw R 1200 R. 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. Bmw R 1200 R: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 222 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8v
Bmw R 1200 R
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
107 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
222 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
110 hp @ 7,500 rpm
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
107 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Bmw R 1200 R
8.2/10
"The sensible naked BMW that quietly wins you over completely."
Pros
+Bulletproof boxer reliability
+Strong usable midrange torque
+Excellent long-distance comfort
Cons
−Final drive needs inspection
−Parts costs catch you out
−Lacks excitement below 4,000rpm
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