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Title: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Travman on July 16, 2012, 08:07:15 AM A new Griso SE has come home with me. I had a talk with the Ducs in the garage and made them understand that while I still love them, Daddy's bringing home a new ride and all my attention will be focused on her for a while.
;D. I've loved the Griso since I first saw a picture of one. The Griso SE took that love up to another level. I love the brown seat with the green paint. Love the black spokes wheels. Love the way the engine pokes out from the muscular bodywork. But I've been busy with other bikes. In 2008 I bought the Monster. I've enjoyed the Monster and have upgraded it quite a bit with lighter forged aluminum wheels and a hopped up engine. I have no plans to part with the Monster and didn't want to get a Griso since there already was a nice sporty naked Italian bike in the garage. During this winter the urge for the Griso became even stronger. I even drove two hours away just to look at one and learned that the price had dropped quite a bit for 2012. Around the same time I fell for a Ducati Darmah which I bought and have been very happy with it. So now I had two great bikes and felt the next bike should be different. You know something with saddlebags that could be used for a multiple day trip. Something more "practical". Well for some reason I took all the reasons why a Griso SE wasn't necessary and threw them out the window. Walked into my local tiny Guzzi place last Thursday and asked if they could order one. He said yes and it will be here tomorrow afternoon. I paid for it and sure enough I was riding it in time for the weekend. Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Travman on July 16, 2012, 08:08:09 AM (http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/2012%20Moto%20Guzzi%20Griso%20SE/20120714_2012GrisoSE_02.jpg?t=1342322311)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/2012%20Moto%20Guzzi%20Griso%20SE/20120714_2012GrisoSE_05.jpg?t=1342322311) (http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/2012%20Moto%20Guzzi%20Griso%20SE/20120714_2012GrisoSE_12.jpg?t=1342322311) (http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/2012%20Moto%20Guzzi%20Griso%20SE/20120714_2012GrisoSE_07.jpg?t=1342322311) Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Triple J on July 16, 2012, 08:11:08 AM Awesome! Griso SE is a super cool bike.
I used to have a Griso...drop the forks one ring past what the manual says for the "sport" setting and it'll handle much better. [thumbsup] Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: PhilB on July 16, 2012, 08:41:13 AM Sweet!
It's kind of an odd machine, but I took a testride on one a few years ago and really liked it. It's actually on my shortlist, if I ever need a new bike. PhilB Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: stopintime on July 16, 2012, 08:48:43 AM Is an aftermarket exhaust plug & play or do you need ECU/PC?
Other than that, it's hot - they have done a great styling job on it! Is it Italian maybe? ;D Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: mitt on July 16, 2012, 09:00:59 AM very cool
mitt Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Speedbag on July 16, 2012, 09:21:21 AM Neato. 8)
Looks loooooooooong compared to the Monster.... Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Scottish on July 16, 2012, 09:23:17 AM definitely a cool garage!
Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Blackout on July 16, 2012, 09:49:17 AM I think it was a picture of the Griso I saw back in 03 that got me interested in Italian bikes. I've always dug that bike.
Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: koko64 on July 16, 2012, 10:40:27 AM Great bikes! Ducati Monster and Guzzi Monster!
Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: MendoDave on July 16, 2012, 02:12:09 PM I like it. If it were mine I would get rid of the mirrors and put something there that you cant see out of. Something lower. lane splitters maybe. But you can put hard luggage on it?
Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Travman on July 16, 2012, 02:23:57 PM Neato. 8) It does have something like a 62 inch wheelbase. Looks loooooooooong compared to the Monster.... Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Travman on July 16, 2012, 02:35:28 PM Great bikes! Ducati Monster and Guzzi Monster! Exactly. That is what attracted me to the Griso, but also kept me from buying one. I thought it was just too similar. But the reality is they are very different which is a good thing. A lot of people ask how it compares to the Monster. Well I'll have to answer this when I have a chance to ride them back to back. I haven't ridden the Monster much in the past few months because I ride the Darmah everywhere especially if I'm on the country roads near my house or riding with my brother who rides a 1977 Yamaha XS650. My Monster is too fast to enjoy riding on smaller roads or with my brother. My Monster is hopped up quite a bit. The Griso probably weighs something like 550 lbs with probably 95 hp at the rear wheel. So the Monster should be faster, but it is not the all around bike that the Griso is. I enjoy the Monster the way it is currently setup when the riding is very spirited. ThOe Griso I can enjoy at almost any pace. The Monster feels like I should be going faster if I'm at cruising rpm's. It is always telling me to give it more. The Griso is happy everywhere. The Monster feels more like a racebike on the street. The Griso feels like a great roadbike. Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: NorDog on July 16, 2012, 02:49:05 PM Cool. Having taken it off any sweet jumps?
Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Ducatamount on July 16, 2012, 03:16:21 PM Is an aftermarket exhaust plug & play or do you need ECU/PC? Other than that, it's hot - they have done a great styling job on it! Is it Italian maybe? ;D yeah,love it except for the exhaust canister. [clap] Also needs a fender eliminator and hugger. Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Chucko9-696 on July 16, 2012, 03:24:31 PM Very nice, congratts. [drink]
Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: MendoDave on July 16, 2012, 04:07:13 PM Cool. Having taken it off any sweet jumps? [laugh] I may laugh but I took the monster off a few jumps. ;) Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: cokey on July 16, 2012, 04:40:32 PM Never seen one.. I like..
Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: PhilB on July 16, 2012, 04:51:52 PM The exhaust can is hideous on those; other than that, it's a great road bike. It is long, and heavy, but motors along inexorably. Compared to the Monster, it's a bit less like flying a light airplane, and a bit more like driving a steam railroad engine. It feels heavy and solid, it gathers speed rather than leaps, yet it corners precisely and you can make really good time on it. I remember road testing it's predecessor back in the late '90's, the Centauro, and being similarly impressed.
PhilB Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: the_Journeyman on July 16, 2012, 06:27:06 PM Good looking addition!
JM Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Travman on July 16, 2012, 06:44:36 PM Cool. Having taken it off any sweet jumps? No, but I'm building a ramp for it in the back yard. Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Travman on July 16, 2012, 06:58:46 PM Is an aftermarket exhaust plug & play or do you need ECU/PC? Just got back from a ride with my buddy. He rides a S2R1000 with Termi's. We traded bikes for most of the ride. I definitely feel that this Griso needs an aftermarket pipe. I'm not positive, but I think I remember reading that the official Moto Guzzi/Termi pipe for this bike did not require any ECU changes. I'll look into it soon. Also, Mistral makes a sweet looking pipe for the Griso that looks similar to the Sil Moto conical pipes on my Monster. Other than that, it's hot - they have done a great styling job on it! Is it Italian maybe? ;D Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: ungeheuer on July 16, 2012, 07:05:00 PM I've loved the Griso since I first saw a picture of one. +1The Griso SE took that love up to another level. I love the brown seat with the green paint. Love the black spokes wheels. Love the way the engine pokes out from the muscular bodywork. +1 moreA new Griso SE has come home with me. I paid for it and sure enough I was riding it in time for the weekend. Congratulations [clap] [drool] [drool] You did good [thumbsup]. I love it..... but then you knew that already ;).And BTW did I mention that you're an absolute BASTARD ;D. Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: ungeheuer on July 16, 2012, 07:19:48 PM I definitely feel that this Griso needs an aftermarket pipe. I love the black Zard on the green Griso SE... (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v198/Phang/PDSCN6619.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v198/Phang/PDSCN6614.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v198/Phang/PDSCN6613.jpg) Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Travman on July 16, 2012, 07:43:59 PM I really like that Zard pipe.
Take a listen to this Termi pipe on a Griso. [thumbsup] Moto Guzzi Griso Termignoni - Christmas 2008 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWB1f3bWrO8&feature=related#) and with the Mistral conical pipe Moto Guzzi Griso with Mistral (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RtTXY97UHM&feature=related#) Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Triple J on July 16, 2012, 09:20:24 PM I'm assuming you know about Guzzitech?
http://forum.guzzitech.com/forum.html (http://forum.guzzitech.com/forum.html) Todd (GT-Rx) can get pretty much anything you'll need for the Griso, and has quite a few options for the fueling. My Griso ('07) had an Agostini pipe...sounded fantastic, but could have used some fueling adjustments. IMO, the Zard is the best looking solution...especially with the Guzzitech mid-pipe (Todd is also a Zard dealer). Pretty much any pipe will make it sound good though. Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: BastrdHK on July 17, 2012, 02:50:29 AM I vote Termi, and I am not a termi fan boy normally, but I really liked the smooth sound that particular pipe/engine combo produce.....subtle, refined, badass!
Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Kev M on July 17, 2012, 05:27:00 AM Like I said over at WG - damn nice bike - [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Travman on July 17, 2012, 05:32:46 AM Like I said over at WG - damn nice bike - [thumbsup] Thanks Kev. The fact that you are going for it and getting one of the new V7 Stones without having seeing it in person got me thinking I could do the same.Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: dlearl476 on July 17, 2012, 06:05:59 AM "I am powerless over Italian bikes and my life has become unmanageable.". Admitting you have a problem is the first step!
Enjoy your new ride You're the third guy I know who has succumbed to a beauty from the lake in the last month. Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Kev M on July 17, 2012, 10:02:09 AM Thanks Kev. The fact that you are going for it and getting one of the new V7 Stones without having seeing it in person got me thinking I could do the same. Aw hell, I bought my last 2 Guzzis sight unseen too. Well, I SAW a Cali Stone in a showroom before buying my Jackal long distance (and having a WG member inspect it for me before I went to pick it up). But I'd never even seen a Breva 1100 in person before I bought mine from Jason Speaker and had him deliver it from Ohio in his pickup... THAT was a leap of faith. Not a bad one I must say. I'm REALLY looking forward to the V7S but, it's a whole other deal than that Griso (as in 1/2 the hp lol). Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: eric on July 17, 2012, 02:20:42 PM Well for some reason I took all the reasons why a Griso SE wasn't necessary and threw them out the window. The best decisions are made that way ;D Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Moto Motivo on July 19, 2012, 06:03:37 PM Congratulations Travman, brilliant bike [drool]. Also a design from the pen of fellow South African and good friend, Pierre Terablance.
Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: PhilB on July 19, 2012, 06:55:40 PM Really? Terblanche designed a decent looking bike? Must have been saving that up the whole time he was at Ducati.
PhilB Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Travman on July 19, 2012, 07:28:37 PM Congratulations Travman, brilliant bike [drool]. Also a design from the pen of fellow South African and good friend, Pierre Terablance. Thanks for the congratulations. I hadn't heard that Terblanche had designed the Griso before. Good to know. Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: PhilB on July 19, 2012, 08:12:42 PM Aha! I thought that bike was too good for that to be true!
http://mggriso.guzzitech.com/ (http://mggriso.guzzitech.com/) "Moto Guzzi commissioned Marabese Design to style the bike and the Milanese firm's Rodolfo Frascoli is responsible for the Griso's shapes and curves" Terblanche is the Chris Bangle of motorcycles. PhilB Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Moto Motivo on July 20, 2012, 06:13:23 AM Sorry guys, you are correct. He did the Moto Guzzi Le Mans prototype series bikes and not the Griso: http://www.vivaducati.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59&Itemid=72 (http://www.vivaducati.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59&Itemid=72)
Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Moto Motivo on July 20, 2012, 06:25:42 AM Terblanche is the Chris Bangle of motorcycles. PhilB The terrible bikes bikes form PT: Cagiva 900 Gran Canyon Ducati 888 Ducati Multistrada Ducati Hypermotard Ducati Supermono Ducati ST2 Ducati ST3 Ducati MH900e Ducati 999/749 Ducati1000 GT Ducati PaulSmart1000LE Ducati 1000 Sport Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: PhilB on July 20, 2012, 10:13:52 AM The terrible bikes bikes form PT: 4 pretty bikes out of 12 isn't a great record for a guy that's supposed to be a top designer.Cagiva 900 Gran Canyon Ducati 888 Ducati Multistrada Ducati Hypermotard Ducati Supermono Ducati ST2 Ducati ST3 Ducati MH900e Ducati 999/749 Ducati1000 GT Ducati PaulSmart1000LE Ducati 1000 Sport Ducati had an outstanding lineup in the '90's, and PT bangled it all up in the '00's. I'm not a fan. PhilB Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: ungeheuer on December 21, 2019, 09:52:06 AM And.... 7 1/2 years later.... I finally succumbed.
In Tenni green, just like Travman's. Been making excuses not to buy a Guzzi all my riding life, so it's well past time. Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: stopintime on December 21, 2019, 10:14:47 AM And.... 7 1/2 years later.... I finally succumbed. In Tenni green, just like Travman's. Been making excuses not to buy a Guzzi all my riding life, so it's well past time. It's a cool bike - congrats [thumbsup] Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: koko64 on December 21, 2019, 10:21:11 AM Looking forward to a full report [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: kopfjäger on December 21, 2019, 11:48:24 AM Oh Hell Yeaah! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Speeddog on December 21, 2019, 11:52:57 AM And.... 7 1/2 years later.... I finally succumbed. In Tenni green, just like Travman's. Been making excuses not to buy a Guzzi all my riding life, so it's well past time. Can't see any pics. Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: koko64 on December 21, 2019, 11:58:41 AM C'mon Ung, fresh pics of yours.
Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: ducpainter on December 21, 2019, 02:54:51 PM And.... 7 1/2 years later.... I finally succumbed. Finally overcame analysis paralysis?In Tenni green, just like Travman's. Been making excuses not to buy a Guzzi all my riding life, so it's well past time. Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: Howie on December 21, 2019, 10:26:56 PM And.... 7 1/2 years later.... I finally succumbed. In Tenni green, just like Travman's. Been making excuses not to buy a Guzzi all my riding life, so it's well past time. Congrats! Photos please. Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: ungeheuer on January 06, 2020, 12:47:31 PM by popular request...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49341321291_b657e76244_c.jpg) (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49341319511_5805332ba8_z.jpg) Title: Re: Oh yeah. A new Griso SE has come home with me. Post by: kopfjäger on January 06, 2020, 01:30:40 PM [thumbsup] 8)
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