Moto Guzzi Stelvio Returns!

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The Moto Guzzi Stelvio is back! Ahead of the EICMA madness of early November, the factory has officially taken the wraps off its new adventure bike.

As suspected, it is a repackaged version of much of the tech used on the V100 Mandello sport tourer, which debuted in 2021 with a new engine and active aeros. It seems the Stelvio does not get that automatically self-adjusting bodywork, but it does get the new liquid-cooled 1042 cc transverse V-twin, which makes 115 hp and 85 lb-ft of torque, which is mostly available under 3,500 rpm.

Once again, the Stelvio will position itself as the Euro alternative to the GS, although considering how much the segment has grown in recent years, maybe it’s the alternative to the alternative? Photo: Moto Guzzi

As with the Mandello, the engine is similar to the V85 TT’s air/oil-cooled V-twin, but the liquid cooling system allows the designers to shrink the physical size down while upping the power. Of course, a slipper clutch is standard and a quickshifter is optional. A six-speed gearbox connects to a shaft drive, as is standard on all Guzzis.

The riding mode selection includes Off-Road, Sport, Strada, Turismo and Pioggia—basically covering the range of dirt to street to rain. IMU-governed ABS and traction control and throttle response are baked-in to these modes, but you can also change these and other electro safety features via the TFT dash. Along with speed, fuel range and all the other stuff you expect from your dash, the TFT screen can also interface with your phone via Moto Guzzi’s app, allowing you to accept/reject calls or control music playback, etc. While Moto Guzzi did not announce a version of this bike with radar-powered adaptive cruise control, expect such a machine in the very near future.

A 19-inch front wheel means it can handle some off-road, but it’s not made for the really rough stuff. Photo: Moto Guzzi

The previous versions of the Stelvio typically came with a 19-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear, and so does the new bike. Spoked-but-tubeless wheels come standard, along with street-friendly ADV tires (Michelin Anakee Adventures). As for suspension, there’s a 46 mm Sachs fork that’s adjustable for preload and rebound, and a KYB shock that’s rebound-adjustable with a remote spring preload adjustment knob—handy stuff if you’re carrying luggage or a pillion. Front and rear suspension pack 6.7 inches of travel.

The frame is a steel trellis arrangement; nothing too exciting there. The tank has 5-gallon capacity; wet weight is 541 lb. Seat height is 32.7 inches; Brembo four-piston brake calipers come stock up front. In stock form, the bike is stripped-down, but you can add luggage and whatever other farkles you need from the factory accessory catalog (and the aftermarket will likely be close behind).

You can opt for a heated seat from the accessory catalog, says Moto Guzzi. Photo: Moto Guzzi

Expect more details (and maybe US pricing and availability) in coming days, as we are in the early days of bike launch season, with EICMA coming in early November.

 

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