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Why the Stelvio?

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I currently have a V7 and love it. I hope to have it as a lifer or as long as I can. Eventually I want to get an adventure / tour bike.

I think the Stelvio a lot, but I also feel like I don't quite understand it - this seems to be a common thing with Guzzi's ha as even explaining the V7 can be a bit tricky. I've always loved the GS1200 which I know is controversial to many, but I am what I am. Now that I've gone to Guzzi's though, I've really fallen in love with the design and feel of Guzzi's. So what i'm asking is not necessarily a comparison of the Stelvio to other bikes, but just to get an idea on why some went Stelvio.

Thanks,
 
Because after wrecking two Multistrada 1200's I thought maybe a different adv/tour 1200 this time around. And simplicity instead of complexity. And no chain maintenance.
 
To be different. Ease of maintenance. Enough power for two-up. Comfortable. Fun.

Roughly in that order.
 
Because after wrecking two Multistrada 1200's I thought maybe a different adv/tour 1200 this time around. And simplicity instead of complexity. And no chain maintenance.

Ha. That makes sense. How are you liking it then coming from the Multistrada?

Style... Comfort... Different, stands out...on level with a GS...well made...handles.. Great sound...

I imagine the sound is dreamy. Does it really handle well? Many reviews, which are now old, seem to always rag on the Stelvio, but Guzzi's always seem to struggle in reviews as if the reviewer doesn't understand them.

To be different. Ease of maintenance. Enough power for two-up. Comfortable. Fun.

Roughly in that order.

Nice. That's good.
 
Ha. That makes sense. How are you liking it then coming from the Multistrada?

I like it a lot. It is heavier to move around in the garage than either Strada was, and heavier in slow maneuvering but at speed it feels about same. It is actually easier to set off from stop lights as the Stelvio's 1st gear is taller and I'm not shifting as soon. That is probably the single most thing I've been adjusting to is the much taller gear ratio of 1st gear vs the multistrada. I still find myself trying to downshift past 1st gear on occasion. On the slow down and downshift coming up to a stop, 1st gear feels similar to the multi's 2nd in the same deceleration situation.
 
just to get an idea on why some went Stelvio.
I own two still, an ‘09 & ‘13. I call them my two-wheeled Land Rover. Tons of storage space, super comfortable in ergos and ride. My only gripe with the ‘09 was fuel tank size (4-ish gallons), which they resolved in ‘12 (8+ gallons), and I lucked out by waiting one year for the roller rocker cams on the ‘13+ models.
In short, I love it... I tell everyone who asks, it’s the best Guzzi they’ve built to date. Can’t imagine not owning one unless they release a newer more modern lighter version. The new 850 Adventure is not an option for replacement for me.
 
I own two still, an ‘09 & ‘13. I call them my two-wheeled Land Rover. Tons of storage space, super comfortable in ergos and ride. My only gripe with the ‘09 was fuel tank size (4-ish gallons), which they resolved in ‘12 (8+ gallons), and I lucked out by waiting one year for the roller rocker cams on the ‘13+ models.
In short, I love it... I tell everyone who asks, it’s the best Guzzi they’ve built to date. Can’t imagine not owning one unless they release a newer more modern lighter version. The new 850 Adventure is not an option for replacement for me.

Oh interesting way to phrase it being a land rover but that makes the picture very clear. Do you like it's adventure quality or do you find it to be pretty limited, realizing that the rider can make the biggest difference.
 
It is actually easier to set off from stop lights as the Stelvio's 1st gear is taller and I'm not shifting as soon. That is probably the single most thing I've been adjusting to is the much taller gear ratio of 1st gear vs the multistrada. I still find myself trying to downshift past 1st gear on occasion. On the slow down and downshift coming up to a stop, 1st gear feels similar to the multi's 2nd in the same deceleration situation.
One of the first things I noticed when my Stelvio was new, was my abliity to get a speeding ticket on all the roads near my house (except the Interstate) while never leaving 1st gear (or over-stressing the engine).
 
One of the first things I noticed when my Stelvio was new, was my abliity to get a speeding ticket on all the roads near my house (except the Interstate) while never leaving 1st gear (or over-stressing the engine).

That sounds dreamy and much like a Land Rover when thinking of Todd's analogy.
 
Do you like it's adventure quality or do you find it to be pretty limited, realizing that the rider can make the biggest difference.
It is the most boundless bike I have owned. Ride to and around off-road in Death Valley, or toy with the "Sportbike" dudes in the canyons... all in comfort with 8+ gallons of fuel. Maybe a Land Rover is no longer valid, perhaps this Italia beauty is a better reference now... ;)

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It is the most boundless bike I have owned. Ride to and in/around Death Valley, or toy with the "Sportbike" dudes in the canyons... all in comfort with 8+ gallons of fuel. Maybe a Land Rover is no longer valid, perhaps this Italia beauty is a better reference now... ;)

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Ha! "Boundless" that makes me want the bike so bad. Land Rovers supposedly still pretty capable even if they are land yachts, but no one would ever have to convince me on an Alfa Romeo. Haha.
 
Before getting mine, I test-rode, in adventure class, BMW (850 and 1200), KTM (1190 and 1290), Ducati, and Honda.


After all that, I got the Stelvio without a test ride...


It is a Guzzi, has a transverse V-twin, an 8+ gallon tank, shaft drive, and built like a tractor–a gorgeous Italian-made tractor.
 
Before getting mine, I test-rode, in adventure class, BMW (850 and 1200), KTM (1190 and 1290), Ducati, and Honda.


After all that, I got the Stelvio without a test ride...


It is a Guzzi, has a transverse V-twin, an 8+ gallon tank, shaft drive, and built like a tractor–a gorgeous Italian-made tractor.

Since I posted this question I've really come to fall in love with the bike. I can't wait to one day test drive one.
 
Nevermind, Griso and Stevio on there today, but Norge missing? Yesterday none of the CARC's were shown. Hmm....
 
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