The Stelvio is a capable on-road adventure-tourer, and could be made to work better off-road with the accessory steel engine and drive shaft protectors and aluminum sump guard.
Having a tough off-road image and the long legs to match hasn't done the BMW GS any harm, and there are doubtless some riders who will make good use of the Stelvio's ability to ford rivers while keeping their feet dry. A few refinements would make Guzzi's adventurer better suited to its likely role. But as it stands, the Stelvio is a stylish, distinctive character with the toughness and all-around ability to make a lasting impact. Just like Jason Bourne.
Tech Spec
Evolution
Yet another contraption powered by Guzzi's venerable V-twin, this one in semi-modern eight-valve guise.
| TECH |
| Price | $14,990 |
| Engine type | a-c 90-deg. V-twin |
| Valve train | SIHC, 8v |
| Displacement | 1151cc |
| Bore x stroke | 95.0 x 81.2mm |
| Compression | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel system | Marelli EFI |
| Clutch | Dry, single-plate |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Claimed horsepower | 105 bhp @ 7500 rpm |
| Claimed torque | 80 lb.-ft. @ 6400 rpm |
| Frame | Tubular-steel trellis |
| Front suspension | 50mm Marzocchi inverted fork, adjustable for spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Single Boge shock, adjustable for spring preload and rebound damping |
| Front brake | Dual Brembo four-piston radial calipers, 320mm discs |
| Rear brake | Single Brembo two-piston caliper, 282mm disc |
| Front tire | 110/80-19 Pirelli |
| Scorpion Sync |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 Pirelli |
| Scorpion Sync |
| Rake/trail | 27.0/4.9 in. |
| Seat height | 32.3-33.1 in. |
| Wheelbase | 60.4 in. |
| Fuel capacity | 4.8 gal. |
| Claimed dry weight | 472 lbs. |
| Colors | Red, black |
| Available | August |
| Warranty | 2 yrs., unlimited mi. |
They say: "Devours off-road surfaces."
We say: "It might be the surface that does the devouring."
Contact
Moto Guzzi USA
140 E. 45th St.
New York, NY 10017
800.631.1101
http://www.motoguzzi-us.com
Verdict
A stylish, distinctive character with the ability and toughness to make a lasting impression.