The New Moto Guzzi Stelvio!

The Moto Guzzi Stelvio, cousin to the Moto Guzzi Quota (remember it?), is ready for market and will be sold by Moto Guzzi dealers worldwide in 2008.  The bike was announced at the EICMA show in Milan in November of 2007.

The Stelvio should make a nice competitor for the popular BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Tourer, and although the styling of both is something of an acquired taste, the Stelvio has a modern, hard-edged look that also seems "tight", without all the "loose ends" that seem to hang off BMW's big guy.

The turn signals on the Stelvio are nicely integrated, and the bike supposedly has fittings for saddlebags (panniers) designed right in to the frame in the rear, which is a nice touch.  The top box rack appears to be standard, and many other accessories should also become available.

Note also the Stelvio's two-piece seat, which may indicate the possibility of lowering or raising the seat for the rider.  The passenger seat looks relatively comfortable.

The Stelvio's engine is the new Moto Guzzi 8-valve 1200cc engine, also used in the new Griso (Thanks to S.B for this info!). 

The bike uses upside-down forks and radially mounted front brakes.  The front wheel is a nice 2.50" x 19" Excel spoked job fitted with a 110/90 ZR19 tire and the rear is a 5.50” x 17” fitted with a meaty 180/55 ZR17”.  It appears that Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires are used.

We don't have much more information at this time, but here are some photos and a table of technical data from Moto Guzzi.  Also, be sure to read our overview on the other new 2008 Moto Guzzis.  Enjoy!

Moto Guzzi Stelvio Technical Data
Engine
Type	Four-stroke V 90 twin
Cooling	Air and oil cooled with independent cooling pump
Capacity	1,151cc
Bore and stroke	95 x 81.2 mm
Compression ratio	11 : 1
Timing diagram	Intake valve opening 36° before upper TDC.
(play 1 mm)	Intake valve closing 62° after lower TDC.
Maximum power output	Over 80.8 kW (110 CV) at 7,500 rpm (108 bhp)
Max Torque	Over 108 Nm at 6,400 rpm (79 ft lb)
Fuel supply/ignition	Multipoint sequential electronic injection, Magneti Marelli IAW 5A phased, alfa-n system; 2 x Ø50 mm throttle bodies with Weber IWP 189 injectors, Lambda probe.
Starter	Electric
Spark plugs	NGK PMR8B (Long Life) x2 and BPR6ES x2
Exhaust system	Stainless steel two-into-one 3-way catalyzed with Lambda probe.
Homologation	Euro 3
Transmission
Gearbox	6 speed
Gear ratios	1st 17/38 = 1 : 2.235
	2nd 20/34 = 1 : 1.700
	3rd 23/31 = 1 : 1.348
	4th 26/29 = 1 : 1.115
	5th 31/30 = 1 : 0.968
	6th 29/25 = 1 : 0.862
Lubrication	Oil bath
Primary drive	Helicoidal gears, ratio 27/34 = 1 : 1.259
Final drive	C.A.R.C. reactive drive; double universal joint with floating bevel gear, ratio 12/44 = 1 : 3,666
Clutch	Single plate with integrated flexible couplings
Frame
Frame	High tensile steel tubular twin cradle
Wheelbase	1.550 mm
Rake	125 mm
Steering rake	27°
Steering angle.	34°
Front suspension	Upside down Ø 50 mm fully adjustable forks (spring preload and hydraulic for rebound and compression) with mounting for radial calipers.
Front wheel travel	170 mm
Rear suspension	Progressive single swingarm, fully adjustable monoshock with separate gas reservoir (spring preload and hydraulic for rebound and compression).
Rear wheel travel	155 mm
Front brakes	Twin floating 320 mm stainless steel wave discs, radial calipers with 4 opposed pistons.
Rear brakes	Single 282 mm fixed stainless steel disc, floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons.
Wheels	Spoked aluminum alloy (tubeless)
Front wheel	2.50" x 19"
Rear wheel	5.50” x 17”
Front tire	110/90 ZR19”
Rear tire	180/55 ZR17”
Electrics
Voltage	12 V
Battery	12 V – 18 Ah
Alternator	12 V – 550 W
Dimensions
Length	2250 mm
Width	1025 mm
Height	1475 mm
Saddle height	840 mm
Minimum road clearance	210 mm
Dry weight	214 kg
Fuel tank capacity	18 liters
Reserve	3.3 liters