Driving report Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8V

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Driving report Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8V
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Driving report Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8V

The Moto Guzzi road enduro in the test

A full 32 liters of fuel fit into the new tank of the Moto Guzzi Stelvio. That’s enough for long-term driving pleasure, because the facelift of the street enduro has been a success all round.

Nothing beats practice: when it came to the overhaul of the Moto Guzzi Stelvio, the company’s test drivers had the last word. And you can see that on the mighty road enduro at every nook and cranny. The first version of the 1200 twin-cylinder, which came on the market in 2008, was not that easy, so playful, with so much feedback and so much pressure in all situations.

E.The only concession to marketing is the enormous 32-liter tank, because the competition from BMW to Yamaha cannot serve with such reserves. Which is why it is great for advertising, even if such a long-distance runner with a range of 440 kilometers is hardly necessary on the country roads of Europe, the actual terrain of this large enduro. The large fuel drum makes the Stelvio even heavier – with a full tank, it weighs over 280 kilograms – but nothing of that is noticeable when driving. Visually, the tank is not out of the ordinary, because the new cladding with improved and adjustable windshield integrates it quite inconspicuously.

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Driving report Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8V

Driving report Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8V
The Moto Guzzi road enduro in the test


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Full overview: The Stelvio cockpit now provides more detailed information about the fuel level.

The NTX version also offers aluminum cases, hand protectors, crash bars, aluminum engine protection and additional headlights and is also available on spoked wheels. The accessories basically only increase their weight by 15 kilograms compared to the Stelvio, but the expansive suitcases slow down the forward thrust a little, at least in tight bends.

All in all, the Guzzi technicians and test drivers did a great job with the revision and the Stelvio came much closer to its great role model from BMW. It will be interesting to see whether the endurance runner with the giant tank might turn into a long-runner after all.

Technical specifications


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Rounder, sleeker, more pleasing: the redesigned Stelvio looks slimmer, the seat height can be easily adjusted.

engine

Air / oil-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke 90-degree V engine, one overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder, rocker arm, wet sump lubrication, injection, Ø 50 mm, single-disc dry clutch, 550 W alternator, six-speed gearbox, cardan. Bore x stroke 95 x 81.2 mm, displacement 1151 cm³.
rated capacity 77 kW (105 PS) at 7250 rpm
Max. Torque 113 Nm at 5800 rpm

landing gear

Bridge frame made of steel, upside-down fork, Ø 45 mm, adjustable spring base, rebound and compression damping, two-joint single-sided swing arm made of aluminum, central spring strut with lever system, adjustable spring base and rebound damping, double disc brake at the front, Ø 320 mm, four-piston Fixed calipers, rear disc brake, Ø 282 mm, double-piston floating caliper, ABS. Aluminum wheels (wire spoke wheels) 2.50 x 19; 4.25 x 17, tires 110/80 R 19; 150/70 R 17.

Dimensions + weights

Wheelbase 1535 mm, steering head angle 63 degrees, caster 125 mm, suspension travel f / r 170/155 mm, seat height 820-840 mm, empty weight 257 (272) kg, tank capacity / reserve 32/7 liters.
guarantee two years.
Colours White, black, sienna brown (black).
price Including additional costs 14090 (15990) euros.

Noticed:

Positive:
Motor elastic over the entire speed range
Braking at a high level
Traction control as standard

Negative:
Weight quite high
Gear shifting a bit bony
Turn signals cannot be reached intuitively

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