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 With the discontinuation of the Stelvio 1200 due to Euro4, what will be next?

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It’s getting close to that time of year when manufacturers start rolling out new models. One of the top shows for new model and concept bike introductions is the EICMA show in Milan, Italy. Last year’s EICMA show marked the retirement of the Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 model, killed off after an 8-year run by to the high cost of meeting Euro4 standards.

In a recent Cycle World Q&A, Mr. Davide Zanolini, Piaggio Executive VP of Marketing and Communications, offered more insights about the discontinuation of the Stelvio 1200 from Moto Guzzi’s lineup. In the interview, Mr. Zanolini cited limited sales of the Moto Guzzi Stelvio as part of the problem (7,000 units total). The company invested heavily over the years and only gained a small share of the competitive Adventure Touring segment. Top management at Piaggio felt the investment required to bring the 1200cc V-Twin powerplant up to Euro4 standards would be too excessive.

We don't care only for the new Moto-Guzzi models like Breva, Griso, Norge, Stelvio and V7 Classic. Of course we worry also about the procurement of spare parts for the older Guzzi motorcycles like T3, LM, Mille GT Mille/GT etc. For many parts, which won’t produce anymore from Moto Guzzi, we have looked around and organized alternatives.

Parent company Piaggio didn't make a bit deal out of it, but it totally re-designed the Stelvio in 2009 with a new motor and new frame. Is the Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 NTX now a worthy alternative.
It’s no coincidence that Moto Guzzi’s Stelvio, introduced in 2008, is named after the fearsome Stelvio Pass in the Alps (and it is fearsome, believe me on this one) – after all, the factory’s not far from there, and the road was used during development of Guzzi’s entry into the big-bore adventure-touring class.

It’s sad to see this beloved Adventure Bike model disappear from Moto Guzzi’s lineup. While heavy, the Stelvio 1200 was a surprisingly versatile machine — full of character and style with the comfort and range to travel long distances. During the Q&A, Mr. Zanolini is tight lipped about plans for a Stelvio succesor but he does mention a new platform they are working on, “At Moto Guzzi they are hard at work on a totally new engine, very advanced, a radical evolution…” expected to be introduced as early as EICMA 2017.

We can only hope that Moto Guzzi will soon return to the Adventure Touring segment with a more modern and more-competitive rendition of the Stelvio. Yet some are less patient than others when it comes to waiting for manufacturers to develop concept bikes. Prolific Italian designer Oberdan Bezzi is famous for his concept bike sketches he thinks the manufacturers ‘should’ build. Bezzi has worked with companies like Ducati, Cagiva, Aprilia, Benelli and Moto Guzzi over the years as an outside consultant and has been instrumental in the development of some of their production models.

Bezzi creates many designs for fun but occasionally when a new production model is released, it ends up looking eerily similar to one of his sketches. Who knows if he’s a modern-day MotoNostradamus, but we sure like checking out his designs and wondering “What if?”.

Oberdan Bezzi has come up with several concepts that we think could be worthy successors to the discontinued Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200. Which one of Bezzi’s designs would you like to see Moto Guzzi build?

1. Moto Guzzi Stelvio Sport 8V

2. Moto Guzzi V12 Fast Rally

3. Moto Guzzi 940 Meta

4. Moto Guzzi V9 NTX

5. Moto Guzzi Vetta 1200

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Moto Guzzi Stelvio Specs

The Stelvio is Moto Guzzi's adventure bike and named after the Stelvio Pass in the Italian Alps, a road that BBC's Top Gear once called the best road in the world.

Although clearly aimed at the adventure and GS market, Moto Guzzi know that Stelvio customers may be dreaming of riding across Africa but in reality will use the Stelvio on tarmac and as a tourer. The bike has been setup to offer optimum performance on the road, whilst having off-road capabilities.

The Stelvio has been around for a few years now and although it keeps the Marmite like front lights, there have been a few modifications from the previous version. The main change is upping the rather small petrol tank to a capacity of 32 litres. This is despite the external dimensions of the tank being smaller than the previous model. Moto Guzzi claims a fuel range of 440km from the tank. Whether you can travel this far at speed remains to be seen but it's certainly a practical improvement and recognises the bikes touring potential.

It's available in two models, the Stelvio 1200 8V (available in white or black) is priced at £10,549 and the fully kitted out Stelvio NTX at £11,749.

That extra £1200 gets you a matt black paint job, matching aluminium side panniers, aluminium sump guard, higher screen, hand guards, fog lights and some trick looking spoked wheels with black rims. Seems a very reasonable deal to me.

It's a big bike and shorter riders will need to lower the seat. Luckily the seat height is adjustable from 820 - 840mm by simply turning the rubber bungs that support the seat.

The 90° V-twin engine is the same that is found in the Norge GT 8V but this one has a couple more horses at 105bhp. It's been set up for a more aggressive torque from lower revs and with the engine mounted in true Guzzi style across the frame, shakes to the right when you blip the throttle at standstill.

As far as the fuel system goes, the 'Quattrovalvole' engine premieres the new Marelli IWP 189 injectors, located on the intake ducts of the 50mm throttle bodies. A brand new integrated ignition and injection ECU now guarantees smooth running with power transmitted to the rear wheel via a shaft drive.

The Stelvio has a radial brake setup with 320mm discs and Brembo brakes at both ends. ABS comes as standard but can be deactivated if you'd rather ride without it. USD Marzocchi forks soak up any bumps with 170mm of travel.

Swapping between the two and riding through mountain roads it's the 1200 8V version that I wanted to stay on. It's the keener of the two bikes and much easier to throw around. Admittedly it's not carrying an extra 22kg of extras around with it but it's the wheels that make the biggest difference.

Continue reading First ride: Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8V and Stelvio NTX 2/2

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