Moto Guzzi in 2008

**Ghost_Bullet** · 13th January 2008, 19:33

Originally Posted by Mr Sensible

You're not going to be happy till you've tried it though are you?

You are dead right in saying that.... I would love to jump one... and be sold, and be able to justify to myself and Mrs Bullet to bite the Bullet.. (ouch that could hurt!!!?)

And ride outa store with one under my arse!!!!!

**miSTa** · 13th January 2008, 19:40

Mrs GB will be just fine I reckon, its you that's going to have the problem justifying the the extra cost.

Good luck with that.

**klyong82** · 17th January 2008, 14:47

Originally Posted by Drider87

Man they sound freaking cool, i will have to check out a guzzi in real life next time i'm in a bike store. Weight wise they would weigh a lot more than a chain/belt system wouldn't they. I'm guessing that all out power to weight ratio isn't a concern with the guzzi's riding styles i.e sportsterish.

If you met me earlier you would seen me riding a Breva 1100. Lovely bike...It was faster than a RF and ZX7R Ninja off the traffic lights. As for wheelie's kinda fun but dangerous too due to the shaft and been a heavy beast.

**Dodgyiti** · 18th January 2008, 16:58

I just read a review of the 8V Grizzler. The dude said the extra herbies came in over 6000rpm, and was much like the 4V under that but with better fueling, that can't be bad as the stock Griso has a fluffy bit around 4-5.
Stay off it Q, too tempting...

And I also saw the Balliwhatsit and thought 22K was about right for if you compare it to the Breva, I know which small block I would have..if I had to.

**dangerous** · 18th January 2008, 17:15

Originally Posted by Dodgyiti

I just read a review of the 8V Grizzler. The dude said the extra herbies came in over 6000rpm, and was much like the 4V under that but with better fueling, that can't be bad as the stock Griso has a fluffy bit around 4-5.
Stay off it Q, too tempting...

what mag did you read up in?

**Dodgyiti** · 18th January 2008, 18:15

TWO magazine, December edition. It is only a one page write up by Roland Brown, a guy with much experience, been around for eons.
I will see if I can scan and post it here next week for ya D.

**nudemetalz** · 20th January 2008, 11:08

Cycle World are also giving the 8V Grizzzo a good write-up.
Might have to take one out for a burn if the chance becomes available.

**Jinx3d** · 20th January 2008, 19:45

How do they handle, what with Honda and suzuki pulling out of the v twin market(?) we will all have to consider these italian marques our vee twin fix.

Very interested to hear how they rate for rideability and handling sharpness and stabilty as compared with other sport bikes.

imo, anything more than ~100 hp should have been put back into bottom end torque

:-)

**Ghost_Bullet** · 20th January 2008, 19:53

Ha ha read the title..... oh the 8Valve.... mmmmm 8v

I like.

I cannot say how they handle in comparison to others, as I have not realy riden others at all.
I would imagine that the 8V would e very similer to the stad griso, except more punch when ya hit that "line"
Given that this is my one and only bigger bike I have ever riden. It handles great. The griso has a little backlash with throttle on/off, but ya learn to smooth it out.

Wonderful, wonderful... There is just that "Sumthin" about em that sticks it's hook in ya solid.

**dangerous** · 20th January 2008, 20:29

Originally Posted by Jinx3d

How do they handle, what with Honda and suzuki pulling out of the v twin market(?) we will all have to consider these italian marques our vee twin fix.

Very interested to hear how they rate for rideability and handling sharpness and stabilty as compared with other sport bikes.

imo, anything more than ~100 hp should have been put back into bottom end torque

:-)

For a start the Guzzi is a sports touer not a sports bike.
Guzzi have alwasy had awesome handling for what the bikes cosisted of, the Griso is the same an awesome handler.

**Dodgyiti** · 21st January 2008, 15:41

As discussed.

**Ghost_Bullet** · 21st January 2008, 18:01

Originally Posted by Dodgyiti

As discussed.

Oh damn give us a pint!!!

The speed limit needs to be increased just for the 8v rather than trying to reduce it. The article does no good to the idea of just being happy with the old grizz.

The old grizz still remains a great piece of "Art" but Bigger, Stronger, Faster does appeal some.

**doc** · 21st January 2008, 20:54

Originally Posted by Ghost_Bullet

Oh damn give us a pint!!!

The speed limit needs to be increased just for the 8v rather than trying to reduce it. The article does no good to the idea of just being happy with the old grizz.

The old grizz still remains a great piece of "Art" but Bigger, Stronger, Faster does appeal some.

You've been drinking that 12% stuff again, this idea of SOHC will never catch on. Guzzie without pushrods . WTF