Stelvio - easy way to spot what year it is?

[g00ner]

As above, looking to change from the Tenere and like the Guzzi. First years model by all accounts was all high revs, later models has more torque. What with there being a few 2009 models floating about now how do I know if it's a late registered early bike

 

[red1]

You need to look for the 8v model which should come with the larger 30+ litre tank.

 

[FatAl]

The early model Stelvios had A5 as the engine prefix number, they shared the common engine with the Griso. These models had quite a distinctive power step about 5000rpm, but it was still a torquey motor.
In 2010 the engines came with an A8 prefix number, these had revised cam profiles and a change in the ecu mapping, giving different engine characteristics, they lost the power step and were a bit smoother at lower revs.
The 2012 models (came out in 2011) have the 32 litre fuel tank, different cams and followers, and a different fuel map, the engine prefix is AC.
Some of the 2008/9 models (Griso and Stelvio) were subject to a recall for cam and followers to be replaced.
The Guzzi 8v engine is very hot running, it is essential to run it on full synthetic 10/60 oil, and change it regularly.
I had a 2009 model for two years and 10,000mls, I swapped it last October for the 2012 model. Both are great motorcycles, and for some reason under rated by the press. Perhaps Moto Guzzi should spend more on press advertising I love 'em.

 

[g00ner]

I see, reading the reviews you'd think it was gutless between 3k - 5k - still a 1200 V-twin though. I stayed at a B&B in the Central Massif a little while ago and the owners 08 plated Stelvio seemed to go alright.. funny looking from the front though

 

[FatAl]

no more wierd looking than a GS.

 

[g00ner]

Definitely unique in the looks dept, but likeable.

 

[beemerboy9]

The Stelvio just got a great write-up in a comparison test in a recent issue of a German bi-weekly magazine.

They put all the fully-fuelled bikes on a weighbridge (presumably without panniers - it doesn't say).
GS Rallye - 244kg, Multistrada - 229kg, Crosstourer - 277kg, Versys 1000 - 241kg, KTM 990 Adv - 237, Stelvio - 282kg (big tank though!), Explorer -271kg, Super Tenere - 267kg.

 

[Neil W]

I tried the new model Stelvio NTX last year and it was ok , nearer in my opinion to the R1150GSA than the 1200 GSA BUT the thought of the much higher depreciation in comparison to the BM was what sealed the deal .

 

[AndyT]

The Stelvios are a cool bike and I really rate them. Go for it

 

[FatAl]

I tried the new model Stelvio NTX last year and it was ok , nearer in my opinion to the R1150GSA than the 1200 GSA BUT the thought of the much higher depreciation in comparison to the BM was what sealed the deal .

It was because the Stelvio felt more like a GS1150 and not the 1200 that I bought the Moto Guzzi
As far as depreciation goes I suppose thats the price I have to pay to be a bit more exclusive in my choice of motorcycle. If I wanted a motorcycle investment I would have bought an old classic bike

 

[rudiemoto]

no rust = new
a bit of rust = 3mths old
a rusty nail = 9mths old


oh i thought this was the 1200 gs section my bad

this was my 1200gsa 3days old
fecking german crop

 

[the civil one]

Much Underated Machine

I am on my second Stelvio now , and reckon on build quality alone
they are ahead of the BMW , On maintenance costs , there way ahead.
I have always bought second hand , so dont get such a hammering on the
depreciation

 

[Rasher]

I am on my second Stelvio now , and reckon on build quality alone they are ahead of the BMW

You surprise me

On maintenance costs , they're way ahead.

What isn't, I think the Space Shuttle is probably far cheaper to run than a GS.

I have always bought second hand , so dont get such a hammering on the depreciation

Indeed, so many people blather on about depreciation but compare to list price when new.

So many bikes appear at good discounts over RRP, or someone else kindly takes the hit for you.

My dealer knocked £2600 of my Tenere for the sake of 150 miles on the clock, still seeing older bikes with more miles advertised for more cash than I paid, high depreciation, I think not

Glad you like the bike too, I loved the Demo myself, but after the BMW woes went back to what I know and understand - Jap = Reliable and cheap to maintain.

 

[the civil one]

You surprise me.

Why , I have been a big Guzzi Fan for Quite a while now.

On certain days , and only in a certain frame of mind, i love this ..

 

[FatAl]

On my second Stelvio too. Just on 6000mls since last October, no issues, running as sweet as sweet thing, loosening up nicely.
The finish on these bikes is excellent. My pal in Edinburgh has his 3 year old Stelvio standing out on the street 24/7 uncovered, it's never failed to start, and despite it's lack of being washed and polished on a regular basis the paintwork is holding up well, he has a couple of spokes just starting to show some signs of rust. His previous bike was a GS1150ADV which he kept for 6 years, this bike had more rust and flaking paint on it after 18 months than the Guzzi in three years.
Three of us went to the Stelvio Pass on our Stelvios last June, just had to get that photo with the bikes on the pass.

 

[superduke]

no more wierd looking than a GS.

And as ugly

 

[Bendy toy]

The build quality of my brother's Breva seems really good.

Here's his German mountain bike in the Alps.