Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 4V NTX unveiled
1 June 2009 - 6:28pm
Yes I know there are no agents to speak of in SA, (although I have some inside info that says this may change).
But what do you guys think?
Personally I find an uncanny amount of similarities to the R1200GS.
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Moto Guzzi has produced one of their popular models Stelvio Edition - NTX.
Moto Guzzi Stelvio 4V NTX is designed primarily for demanding for the comfort and the capacity of the vehicle to travel lovers.
Base Stelvio 1200 4V is available in three colors - red (Red Corsa), black (Black Gucci) and white (Lunar White). 2 cylinder model is equipped with a V-shaped engine with an 1200 cc, 4 valves per cylinder. The angle of the cylinders is 90 degrees, maximum power - 105 horsepower (at 7 500 rpm.). A motorcycle, adjustable seat height - it can be changed in the range from 820 to 840mm.
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Moto Guzzi are going after the BMW R1200GS Adventure in a big way. To lure buyers away from the big-bruiser-Beemer, Guzzi are all set to launch a new version of the Stelvio – the Stelvio 1200 4V NTX – which seems to be a bit more off-road-oriented than the standard bike.
The NTX’s engine remains unchanged but the bike gets various new accessories as standard kit. These include side panniers, various guards for the shaft drive and the engine, additional lights and off-road tyres. After all, if you’re going the long way around, you might as well look the part.
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Moto Guzzi has produced one of their popular models Stelvio Edition - NTX.
Moto Guzzi Stelvio 4V NTX is designed primarily for demanding for the comfort and the capacity of the vehicle to travel lovers.
Base Stelvio 1200 4V is available in three colors - red (Red Corsa), black (Black Gucci) and white (Lunar White). 2 cylinder model is equipped with a V-shaped engine with an 1200 cc, 4 valves per cylinder. The angle of the cylinders is 90 degrees, maximum power - 105 horsepower (at 7 500 rpm.). A motorcycle, adjustable seat height - it can be changed in the range from 820 to 840mm.
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Moto Guzzi are going after the BMW R1200GS Adventure in a big way. To lure buyers away from the big-bruiser-Beemer, Guzzi are all set to launch a new version of the Stelvio – the Stelvio 1200 4V NTX – which seems to be a bit more off-road-oriented than the standard bike.
The NTX’s engine remains unchanged but the bike gets various new accessories as standard kit. These include side panniers, various guards for the shaft drive and the engine, additional lights and off-road tyres. After all, if you’re going the long way around, you might as well look the part.
1 June 2009 - 8:06pm
#1
It is a very familiar
It is a very familiar looking beast indeed, right down to the hand-guards. Some time ago I co-registered two images, one of the Stelvio and the other of its German twin. They are almost identical in geometry.
The reports that I have read, suggest that overall, it doesn't perform as well as the 1200GS either on or off the road, but if I was living in Europe, I would still consider it strongly just because it is sexy and different (in spite of the similarities). Here, I think it will always be just too exotic to be a contender as an adventure bike.
1 June 2009 - 8:48pm
#2
Actually, it looks nicer
Actually, it looks nicer than the GSA to me. On the GSA the front wheel looks too small - on the Stelvio the proportions are good.
I read in Top Bike that it is a bit heavier than the GSA - but that would still leave it lighter than Mr. Badger!
Of course, without knowing the price one is less able to decide whether it represents a good tradeoff or not.
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1 June 2009 - 9:54pm
#3
A GS with perky, erm,
A GS with perky, erm, cylinder heads?
Sexy bike.
1 June 2009 - 11:13pm
#4
High cog
Andyman
Yup that's
High cog
Andyman
Yup that's me. Standing up in the traffic on the 1150GSA.
2 June 2009 - 1:12am
#5
Price in Europe:
Base
Price in Europe:
* Base model = € 13 610 (ZAR 154 201)
* Farkled as above = € 15 790 (ZAR 178 900)
Obviously priced to compete directly with the BM
2 June 2009 - 9:40am
#6
Moto Guzzi's have real
Moto Guzzi's have real character and they are beautiful bikes, but you pay a price. They were not and I am sure will never be as reliable as BMW's. With little or no dealership back-up in this part of the world it is a no-no.
But I would love one in my stable!
2 June 2009 - 9:44am
#7
It is a good looking bike,
It is a good looking bike, but would never choose it over a GSA.
I do like the large front wheel though - something I think is desperately lacking on the GS.
2 June 2009 - 9:46am
#8
To my knowledge this is also
To my knowledge this is also a 19" front wheel... same as the GSA
Regards,
Corné
2 June 2009 - 12:17pm
#9
Cerchio anteriore 2,50" x
Cerchio anteriore 2,50" x 19"
Cerchio posteriore 5,50" x 17"
Pneumatico anteriore 120/70 R19
Pneumatico posteriore 180/55 R17
2 June 2009 - 12:32pm
#10
I think the boxer engine
I think the boxer engine with the cylinder placement so low will still be the better bike to ride. Although the MG bring back childhood memories. My friends father had one and we really had a lot of fun on it.
19 June 2009 - 12:38am
#11
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/mo
19 June 2009 - 11:41am
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isiTututu
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorbikes/5559124/Moto-Guzzi-Stelvio-review.html
An interesting or is it "sad" statement on BMW reliability. I never thought I would see the day when somebody perceives an Italian bike as more reliable than a BMW. With sad BMW stories abounding there just might be some truth in this….
19 June 2009 - 12:17pm
#13
Best clone i've ever seen.
Best clone i've ever seen. Wonder what BMW has to say about this ??
19 June 2009 - 12:30pm
#14
I also noticed the comment
I also noticed the comment about declining BMW reliability. Since my 1150GS is solid as a rock, and newer bikes seem to be giving lots of problems, I suspect there is an element of truth in it.
And don't knock Italian reliability - Aprilia designed the Funduro and many of the newer F650s, and we have Vespa (Piaggio) with a reputation for reliability too.
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19 June 2009 - 12:58pm
#15
charles wrote:
And don't
And don't knock Italian reliability - Aprilia designed the Funduro and many of the newer F650s, and we have Vespa (Piaggio) with a reputation for reliability too.
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Italian bikes seem to have better reliability than their cars.
Alfa anyone?
19 June 2009 - 2:15pm
#16
charles wrote:
And don't
And don't knock Italian reliability - Aprilia designed the Funduro and many of the newer F650s, and we have Vespa (Piaggio) with a reputation for reliability too.
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The Funduro has the Austrian 652cc Rotax motor and was built by Aprilia to BMW's specifications. When the F650GS was launched the whole process was brought back in-house.
Sorry to disappoint, the italians have the sexy thing down to a fine art, reliability, i'm not so sure :)
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