BORN TO PERFORM.
The Griso 1100’s long and low power cruiser profile conceals frame and chassis solutions that give this great new Italian motorcycle superior rigidity and unexpected agility, permitting you to establish and maintain surgically precise trajectories.
The high strength tubular steel frame that envelops the engine is partnered by a swingarm incorporating the reactive shaft drive system. In terms of handling, the Griso feels like a natural extension of your mind and body. The front stays well planted, and glued to the tarmac by the upside-down fork with its rugged 43 mm stanchions, a technical solution that ensures pinpoint steering, transmits tremendous feel, and keeps the bike perfectly stable even at the highest speeds. The front suspension is naturally adjustable in spring preload and in compression and rebound damping, so you can set it up to suit any riding style and conditions. Road holding and safety are guaranteed when you power out of bends too, thanks to a rear suspension based on a single sided swingarm with rising rate linkages, and a monoshock that is again adjustable in preload, compression and rebound.
The surefooted Griso also boasts a high performance braking system. At the front there are two 320 mm floating discs and two powerful calipers with four opposing pistons, while the back end is stopped by a single 282 mm disc with a floating caliper and 2 parallel pistons.
Grip is guaranteed by imposing high performance tires, 120/70 ZR17” at the front and 180/55 ZR17” at the rear, both fitted on magnificent hollow three-spoke, aluminum alloy wheels.
Instrumentation is generous, and includes an active matrix LCD and a futuristic on-board computer for displaying fuel consumption, average and maximum speeds, odometer, and even autodiagnostic information.
A TWIN MADE TO SURPRISE.
Any Moto Guzzi enthusiast can see that this 90° V-Twin is a completely new engine. Its secret lies in a host of technical improvements introduced by the engineers of Mandello del Lario. The alternator is no longer in front of the crankshaft but snuggles neatly in the space between the two cylinders, making the whole engine shorter and more compact, and improving weight distribution in the process.
This new 1100 cc power unit incorporates an amazing number of technical advances. The connecting rods are 10% lighter, dramatically reducing the rotating mass. The ratio between connecting rod length and piston stroke has been improved too, to reduce inertia and vibrations.
The piston rings are thinner, and the pistons have shorter skirts and improved profiles. The gudgeon pins are lubricated by double oil sprays for improved durability and efficiency. The metal cylinder head gaskets are new too, and designed to improve heat transfer and to ensure that pressure from the cylinder head studs remains constant. Finally, the rocker covers are new, and play an important role in the appearance of the Griso as seen from the side. Even the gear ratios have been tweaked to ensure that the bike is absolutely unbeatable when it comes to fulfilling its mission in life.
Make plans now to come and test drive this fantastic motorcycle.
