Moto Guzzi Stelvio: More Details

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Moto Guzzi has revealed some more info on its new Stelvio adventure bike today, although we still don’t know everything we want to.

While we said earlier that the engine is lifted from the V100 Mandello, it turns out that Moto Guzzi made several changes when they adapted it for the Stelvio. The rear section of the engine had to be re-worked to allow the final drive and back of the engine to clear the larger rear wheel (when compared to the Mandello’s 17-inch hoop with its slick street tire). This was achieved by moving to an exterior oil sump. The final drive itself was strengthened to handle the rigors of off-road. Moto Guzzi also added four new engine mounts so the frame is stiffened up, as it’s a stressed member of the chassis.

Otherwise, much of the engine is the same as the V100, with chain-driven DOHC setup with finger-follower valve actuation.

Available in two colors for now. Photo: Moto Guzzi

Moto Guzzi says the engine makes 115 hp at 8700 rpm and 77 lb-ft 6750 rpm, and that most of the power is available from 3500 rpm to 9500 rpm. The 5.5-gal tank is supposed to stretch as far as 250 miles.

The six-axis IMU is from Marelli, and powers Sport, Tourism, Rain, Off-Road and Street modes. These modes are controlled by the TFT screen (which integrates to your phone via Bluetooth and Moto Guzzi’s MIA app). These modes control engine output (select from three levels of response); engine braking resistance (select from two levels of response); traction control (select from four levels) and ABS interference (two levels of anti-slip regulation). That ABS system is also switchable completely off at front and rear when you’re in Off-Road mode, and you can shut off traction control when you’re in any ride mode.

The radar-powered adaptive cruise control system is optional, and labeled Piaggio Fast Forward Rider Assistance Solution. Along with the maintain-your-following-distance cruise control, this system also enables a blind spot warning system as well as a lane change assistance system.

Front and rear suspension have 6.8 inches of travel, and they’re manually adjustable—the Sachs fork has hydraulic adjustment, and the preload adjustment on the KYB shock is via spring tension.

Although the Stelvio is certainly dirt-capable, it runs a 19-inch front wheel and a 17-inch rear, which means you’d best keep your off-road antics to a sensible level.

At this point, we have no MSRP or North American availability for this machine, but that info will no doubt come very soon.

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