Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V / 8V SE — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,151cc Air/Oil-Cooled Transverse 90° V-Twin SOHC 8-Valve CARC · Source: Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V / 8V SE (2007–2016) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V / 8V SE (2007–2016) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2007–2016 Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V / 8V SE (chassis ZGULSE00) requires 3.3 L (3.49 US qt) of SAE 10W-60 (JASO MA2, API SN / ACEA A3 Synthetic 10W-60) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) with filter service (GU30153000 / UFI 23.149 / HF552). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI front (120/70 ZR17 (58W)) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (180/55 ZR17 (73W)), paired with 2× NGK PMR8B spark plug(s) and a YTX20CH-BS battery.
Drain only: 3.3 L (3.49 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~259 km (161 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Dry Single-Plate Manual Clutch (Separate Gearbox Oil) |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-60 · JASO MA2 · API SN / ACEA A3 Synthetic 10W-60 |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.3 L (3.49 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 3.8 L (4.02 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | GU30153000 / UFI 23.149 / HF552 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Upright on level ground; screw dipstick ALL THE WAY IN, then remove to read level |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 25 N·m (18.4 lb-ft / 2.55 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Separate Transmission / Gearbox Oil | 530 ml (0.53 L) — SAE 85W-90 GL-5 (530 ml 6-speed gearbox) |
| Final Drive / Bevel Gear Oil | 380 ml (0.38 L) — SAE 85W-140 GL-5 (380 ml CARC reactive shaft) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70 ZR17 (58W) · Rear: 180/55 ZR17 (73W) (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK PMR8B × 2 (Gap: 0.8 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX20CH-BS (12V 18.0Ah Heavy-Duty AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Cardan Shaft Final Drive — Replace rear bevel-gear hypoid oil at exact measured volume |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Air/Oil-Cooled Engine (No liquid coolant) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 1151 cc · 110 hp @ 7,500 rpm · 108 N·m (79.7 lb-ft) @ 6,400 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 800 mm (31.5 in) · 244 kg (538 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 16.7 L (4.4 US gal) · ~15.5 km/L → ~259 km (161 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,500 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 10,000 km / 10,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 10,000 km / 20,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 10,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Muscular CARC-shaft roadster; mid-2012+ 8V SE models received factory rollerized cam tappets curing early flat-tappet wear.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Big-block 8V camshafts demand top-tier full-synthetic SAE 10W-60 (3.5 L w/ filter HF552), plus 530 ml gearbox and 380 ml CARC shaft hypoid fluids.