Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 vs Ducati Monster 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 vs Ducati Monster 1200. Moto Guzzi Griso 1200: 111 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Ducati Monster 1200: 145 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 211 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi Griso 1200
Ducati Monster 1200
Horsepower (hp)
111 hp
145 hp
Torque (Nm)
107 Nm
124 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
211 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
111 hp @ 7,500 rpm
145 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
107 Nm @ 6,400 rpm
124 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
240 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
211 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi Griso 1200
7.8/10
"Buy it with eyes open — it'll reward the right rider completely."
Pros
+Immense low-down torque
+Zero chain maintenance ever
+Genuinely distinctive Italian character
Cons
−Thin dealer/parts network
−Bevel housing oil seepage
−Fueling lumpy if neglected
Ducati Monster 1200
8.5/10
"Flawed, expensive, and completely impossible to resist buying."
Pros
+Intoxicating L-twin soundtrack
+Razor-sharp chassis response
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Expensive desmo service intervals
−Pre-2016 dry clutch annoyance
−Hard seat beyond two hours
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