Peak riding pleasure
It's designed to excel in all usage scenarios, delivering comfort and unwavering performance in adventure touring, everyday convenience, and providing an exhilarating experience for those who seek sporty road riding. This is what we call versatility and Moto Guzzi Stelvio exemplifies the art of blending multiple personalities into a single motorcycle. The common denominator is the joy of riding and the feeling with the front wheel, capable of providing an unparalleled experience. This is the outcome of a design philosophy rooted in the craftsmanship of the master fabricators from Mandello, renowned worldwide. The credit for such a delightful and satisfying ride belong to the optimal weight distribution and the lowering of masses, allowed by the engine architecture and the 21-litre fuel tank that extends beneath the seat. But also to the special layout of the new steel tube frame dedicated to Moto Guzzi Stelvio that uses the engine as a load-bearing element. Compared to the unit that powers the V100 Mandello, the front-end has undergone a complete redesign making it stronger and better suited for adventure riding. Furthermore it now features different dimensions. The frame also boasts four front anchor points instead of the two on V100 Mandello, giving a 20-percent increase om rigidity. The 1520 mm wheelbase and 25.6° steering head angle give agility and sporty flair on curve-filled road.
The touring attitude is guaranteed by the ample comfort of the generously sized seat, positioned at just 830 mm above the ground and the active riding position that keeps the back upright and the legs slightly bent. It is easy to manage from a standstill and offers solid balance when both feet are on the ground, thanks to its narrow central section. In keeping with Moto Guzzi’s longstanding tradition of on-off road motorcycles, the new Stelvio also features wide, adjustable-section aluminium handlebars, perfect for off-road control while also providing a more relaxed touring posture. The passenger is an integral part of the design and can count on a wide, well-padded portion of the seat with large grab bars and a posture that allows comfortable movement. The luggage retention system is highly ingenious (available with a rich catalogue of specialised accessories), without requiring any additional supports, thus leaving the look of the bike uncluttered when not in use, saving weight and minimising lateral bulk. Attaching them is a breeze – just raise the passenger seat and insert the case hooks into the designated slots.
The suspension system is exclusively tailored for Stelvio, delivering both control and excitement in sporty riding, as well as the necessary comfort during long journeys and reliable grip on less conventional terrain, courtesy of its ample 170-mm travel. The Sachs fork, equipped with 46 mm stanchions, is adjustable for rebound hydraulics and spring preload, while the KYB shock absorber allows adjustments for rebound hydraulics and spring preload via convenient manual controls. Its sloping configuration is meticulously designed and fine-tuned to provide a progressive response and sensitivity in cushioning bumps in the road. The Brembo braking system incorporates a pair of 320-mm floating steel discs at the front, engaged by radial-mount monoblock callipers. The handlebar master cylinder, along with the clutch master cylinder, is also of a radial design, and both feature adjustable levers for distance to the handlebar. For the rear brake, a 280-mm disc is engaged by a dual-piston calliper. Tubeless spoked wheels, with a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear, accommodate tyres designed with a structure and tread pattern suitable for light off-road riding.