Speedfrog Posted July 27 Posted July 27 1 hour ago, gstallons said: This Stelvio is water cooled ? Hence the moniker I’m trying to trademark . . . 1
Speedfrog Posted July 27 Posted July 27 6 minutes ago, PhillipLarsen said: The Original “Water Buffalo”! How about “The Mandello Buffalo” !!
docc Posted July 27 Posted July 27 22 hours ago, Scud said: I picked up my Stelvio Duecento Tributo on Wednesday. Traded my 2017 Stelvio NTX. It is shorter, lighter, faster, prettier, more refined, etc. This limited edition marking the 200th anniversary of the Stelvio Pass comes with most of the upgrade options such heated comfort seat, and electronic wizardry. I'm just waiting for the luggage to arrive (which was not included). This is the first motorcycle I've owned that has an app and ability to connect to my phone. I have yet to connect a headset, so have not tried all the voice-activated features. Also have not yet tried the adaptive cruise control. But I sure do like the blind-spot alerts that appear in mirrors and on dash when a car is in my blind spot. Only 250 miles in the saddle so far. Half of it was today, including a ride up Mount Palomar with a view to the ocean. The handling is excellent and confidence inspiring, the engine is smooth, but still with character, the transmission with quick shifter is a joy. Five ride modes to play with: Road, Touring, Sport, Rain, and Off-Road. Other than addiing bags, and possibly an extra lip on the windshield for long hauls, I'm not feeling a need to change anything. Moto Guzzi claims to be making only 2,758 of this special edition, which is the elevation of Stelvio Pass in meters. I thought that seemed like a lot compared to some of the volumes of our V11s (like 600-700 Scuras). But I guess Moto Guzzi is doing more volume with Piaggio now, which I am glad to see. Cannot wait to see, and hear, more from @Scud how this V100 compares to the various V11 SpineFrames he has owned! 2
PJPR01 Posted July 27 Posted July 27 Maybe an Orca…it looks like a killer bike! Now l’m tempted to ride one of the new ones…no more garage space however!
audiomick Posted July 28 Posted July 28 20 hours ago, gstallons said: This Stelvio is water cooled ? Yes. The V100 motor is water cooled, and that is what is in the new Stelvio. 1
activpop Posted July 28 Posted July 28 On 7/27/2025 at 7:32 AM, Scud said: And in person, at least to me, it has that special something that makes me look back at it when walking away after a ride. Before I bought my Stelvio NTX, I read a lot of reviews on it. One guy said it is the only bike he owned that he never turned back to look at. Now that I own one, I can say I don't agree with him. Although it's looks are unlike any other, I think it is a cool looking bike. It is a beast though. Giving up 100 lbs for a new one could be a good idea. Good luck with the new steed! 2
Sempervee1 Posted July 28 Posted July 28 (edited) We finally made it through two hours of busy Seattle 405 traffic to our small Guzzi dealer in Bellevue to sit on a V85 Travel, but I was more interested in the 2024 Stelvio sitting next to it! It was more comfortable to sit on than the 2025 V85 TT Travel and had lots of electronic goodies to play with. My frame of reference is two DL1000 Vstroms with 45,000 combined riding miles. The V85 sat taller than I expected for some reason. I am not a weak guy, 5-9 and 200 lbs of previous competitive powerlifter strength, but lifting the 24 Stelvio off the sidestand felt heavier than I expected. I actually felt most comfortable on the V100 set with the handlebars and low seat. It felt very similar to my Norge in comfort. This was the S model with semi-automatic suspension, which I really want if I purchase something new. Decisions, decisions. My girlfriend is encouraging me to buy a new motorcycle so I can work less on the Norge and have more time for other things. To consider buying new with a warranty after two hours in bumper-to-bumper traffic and traveling less than 60 miles, I really have to think hard since the BMW dealer is only half the distance if I go that way, and of course, Harley-Davidson is nearby, though known for the worst reliability with the Pan America. Or find a late model out of warranty. The new water-cooled engine is so compact and clean-looking in person. I was not impressed by pictures alone, but sitting in one and looking at it, they are beautiful in their own new way. Edited July 28 by Sempervee1 3
LaGrasta Posted July 31 Posted July 31 all good choices, @Sempervee1 I'm torn, I like the Stevio more for a number of reasons, but am held back leaving air cooled for water. 1
Scud Posted August 1 Posted August 1 I just rode the new Stelvio about 500 miles today. From Carlsbad to Mammoth Lakes with "shortcuts" through Tehachapi, Kernville, and over the Sherman Pass. I am totally impressed by this bike and loving it. It was comfortable enough (but I did get a little but-burn by the last 100 miles as I didn't stop much). The onboard computer indicated about 50MPG, which gives us an easy 200 mile range, and a possible 250 if we have to push it. I can get totally under the still air with the winshield fully extended and in a half-tuck position, so I will probably get a small detachable windscreen lip/extender for long rides. I like the screen totally down on the slower twisties. It was close to 100 degrees at the hottest part of the ride, and I didn't worry about it all due to the water cooling. 6
activpop Posted August 1 Posted August 1 5 hours ago, LaGrasta said: all good choices, @Sempervee1 I'm torn, I like the Stevio more for a number of reasons, but am held back leaving air cooled for water. Then buy my 2012 Stelvio. . 2
activpop Posted August 1 Posted August 1 It would be interesting to see a road test comparison with the new Stelvio and a twin Multi 1200s. I've been contemplating about purchasing one of these, but need to make room for one of them first. The blind spot warning should be standard on every new bike made today. That extra level of safety is worth it. 2
Scud Posted August 2 Posted August 2 10 hours ago, activpop said: The blind spot warning should be standard on every new bike made today. That extra level of safety is worth it. Along with that, it has front and rear collision warning. The front warning illuminated several times, and each time it did i thought "OK, I actually am following too close." So it caused me to rethink, and to follow at a safer distance. Surprisingly, the front collision warning does not go off while lane-splitting. The rear warning has not yet activated. And all that stuff (front and rear radar) is needed for the adaptive cruise control, which I have not tried yet. 4
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