Moto Guzzi Sport 1200 vs Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8v
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Sport 1200 vs Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8v. Moto Guzzi Sport 1200: 95 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Moto Guzzi Sport 1200
Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8v
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
107 Nm
107 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
228 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
95 hp @ 7,500 rpm
110 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
107 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
107 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — best estimate based on typical real-world riding
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi Sport 1200
7.5/10
"A deeply characterful machine for patient, mechanically sympathetic riders only."
Pros
+Intoxicating V-twin character
+Genuinely capable handling
+Distinctive Italian styling
Cons
−Bevel drive needs constant attention
−Patchy parts availability
−Early EFI mapping issues
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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