2011 Guzzi Stelvio NTX

[atadaskew]

$12K for new 2009 Stelvios w/ luggage, engine guards, handguards, cover..

How are these bikes for 2-up riding?

[Gee-Tee]

Look at the size of the rear seat, even ample bottom girls will rave over it! Seriously, if you ride it two up get a topbox much more comfy for the GIB (girl in back).

[WitchCityBallabio]

$12K for new 2009 Stelvios w/ luggage, engine guards, handguards, cover..

How are these bikes for 2-up riding?

My wife and I did 2400 miles 2 up with a lot of gear on one in Italy and she found it pretty comfortable.

[Chronic]

Pete Roper is now on ST.N. !!........I've been gone for quite awhile, but, I'm coming back, baby. .....even though I bought a GS earlier this year instead of a Stelvio

Two Guzzi's in the Garage is enough for now..........

[crispiegee1]

Pete Roper is now on ST.N. !!........I've been gone for quite awhile, but, I'm coming back, baby. .....even though I bought a GS earlier this year instead of a Stelvio

Yes, and he's been quite busy dispelling myths and providing helpful tech advice. We'll just ignore that purchase of a big, ugly GS.

Two Guzzi's in the Garage is enough for now..........

Bite your tongue!     Hell, my brother has three of the same model in his garage, and all of them are even the same color.  

[Chronic]

My biggest mistake (no, not buying the GS!!) was selling my Jackal.  That thing was so stable it easily hung with my Sportbike pals

[danketchpel]

I am interested in a Stelvio NTX. I would like to hear from those who have ridden or owned one about how they actually work out in the real world. I'd like to know about the power curve of the "retuned" engine, how's the clutch and gearbox, how is the suspension and handling, and important things like how well the fairing/windscreen work, vibration levels, how's the seat after 300 miles, are the bags any good, etc.... I was glad to read they are good for two up, that's super important for me.

I don't need to argue about the size of the pushrods and cam placement. I have a good understanding of that stuff already. I hugely appreciate Pete's comments about various problem parts such as sub standard bearings etc. Any further info of that nature that is particular to the Stelvio would be helpful. I haven't dealt with a Guzzi since the early '80s, have they gotten their electrics sorted out? I don't necessarily mean just the components, but also the switch gear, wiring, and connection points as well.

It's also not so clear from Guzzi's literature, or miserable website, exactly when the 8.4 gal tank and retuned engine became available, was it in 2011 or 2012? Is there a better source of accurate year to year changes?

I haven't really gotten a fair "picture" of what it's like to live with this bike yet.

[WitchCityBallabio]

I am interested in a Stelvio NTX. I would like to hear from those who have ridden or owned one about how they actually work out in the real world. I'd like to know about the power curve of the "retuned" engine, how's the clutch and gearbox, how is the suspension and handling, and important things like how well the fairing/windscreen work, vibration levels, how's the seat after 300 miles, are the bags any good, etc.... I was glad to read they are good for two up, that's super important for me.

I don't need to argue about the size of the pushrods and cam placement. I have a good understanding of that stuff already. I hugely appreciate Pete's comments about various problem parts such as sub standard bearings etc. Any further info of that nature that is particular to the Stelvio would be helpful. I haven't dealt with a Guzzi since the early '80s, have they gotten their electrics sorted out? I don't necessarily mean just the components, but also the switch gear, wiring, and connection points as well.

It's also not so clear from Guzzi's literature, or miserable website, exactly when the 8.4 gal tank and retuned engine became available, was it in 2011 or 2012? Is there a better source of accurate year to year changes?

I haven't really gotten a fair "picture" of what it's like to live with this bike yet.

I've either been lucky, or the electrics are better as I've never had any trouble with any of my Guzzi's electrically (or much anything else either)

I find the power band of the engine to be very nice, the seating position and the seat pretty comfy. I found the windscreen not really that great for me with a fair amount of buffeting, so I put the Givi windscreen on (just a little taller) and the problem was solved.

I like the handling of the bike. It handles like it is much lighter than it is. With the suspension dialed in correctly, it tracks nicely.

There are a lot of comments and discussion on this thread on ADV Rider. There are actually a couple of Stelvio threads if you're interested. Some good opinions, experiences etc.


Check it out here

[danketchpel]

I've either been lucky, or the electrics are better as I've never had any trouble with any of my Guzzi's electrically (or much anything else either)

I find the power band of the engine to be very nice, the seating position and the seat pretty comfy. I found the windscreen not really that great for me with a fair amount of buffeting, so I put the Givi windscreen on (just a little taller) and the problem was solved.

I like the handling of the bike. It handles like it is much lighter than it is. With the suspension dialed in correctly, it tracks nicely.

There are a lot of comments and discussion on this thread on ADV Rider. There are actually a couple of Stelvio threads if you're interested. Some good opinions, experiences etc.


Check it out here

Thanks for the feedback. I'm on ADV Rider, I'll scout out those threads.

I found a couple online reviews of the Stelvio. I saw a comment about the engine vibrations being worse below 5k rpm while riding 6th gear at somewhat legal speeds, say 75mph. The tester found it better riding in 5th, would you agree with that? Where would you say the engine starts to pull well from, meaning without shudder etc.?

[BobW]

+1 on AdvRider. The newer tune cured 99% of a rough transition spot that would show up in the 3K range depending on load, etc. You have to look for it now. The bike is a big twin and I would say it has a nice "throbbing" rather than bad vibrations, but some test rider coming off 4's for the most part could have a different opinion. I would say the throttle bodies needed a sync if it was at an annoying level. I loved my R1200R and the Stelvio won me over with better gearing, smoother transmission, and now that it's broken in getting mid 40 MPG on regular basis (with conditions resulting in a few more or less as the exceptions). The big tank will be on the next gen bike, the NTX currently has the available options as standard equipment, crash protection, driving lights, etc., and the big change is the thinner rear rim that allows the use of more off road oriented tires VS the 5.5 w/180. I put appx 20K on mine camping all over the country and she never let me down, handles fantastic, uses no oil and the "small" tank will get you 150-200 miles depending on your situation and habits. It is overbuilt compared to the BMW and it's even easier to service. She sounds SEXY  

Cheers