Quatrovalvo Griso in Cycle World

[RHIP]

Just got my new issue of CW, and was happy to see a full test of the new 8 valve Griso was featured. Cycle World needs to be thanked for at least continuing to publish info on Guzzi, because much of the cycling media seems to have written them off in favor of publishing yet another story on a modified GSXR 1000.

 

The new engine at least gets Guzzi up to the legitimate 100 HP range, and should be much more competitive with the oilhead Beemers. I just don't understand why the factory puts its most high-performance engine into a big dualsport (Stelvio) and the Griso quasi-cruiser, when the obvious choices are the Breva and Norge - or, better yet, the Sport or a new sport-tourer.

 

Has anyone ridden one of these yet? It sounds like the power curve is a lot like that of my old V-7 Sport, and that it really comes on after 5,000 RPM's. If the engine is reliable, there may be hope.

[belfastguzzi]

Has anyone ridden one of these yet? It sounds like the power curve is a lot like that of my old V-7 Sport, and that it really comes on after 5,000 RPM's. If the engine is reliable, there may be hope.

You'll find quite a few posts on the 8V motor around here.

 

In particular, you can look at the Forum that's been added on down the Board here: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showforum=36

There are a few pics and video here: http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14386

 

 

(So now I'm doing the CARC Moderator's job! I thought you were paying someone for this Jaap? )

[antonio carroccio]

...up to sedicivalvole.

 

..and David, get queuing.