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« on: April 04, 2012, 12:46:16 PM »
I'm getting the first one that my dealer is getting in the second week of May.  Cool
 
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« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2012, 01:39:44 PM »
Pre delivered and pushed my first 2012 NTX out the door yesterday.

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I like to get my customers involved with their bikes early!! Lol Note Boris the polar bear. Well, you have to smugge them somehow and a Stelvio is so much more stylish than a poxy GS Bimmer!




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Even Ian who has ridden Harleys and old pommy shit all his life was impressed!
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« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2012, 01:41:36 PM »
Quote from: blakebird on April 04, 2012, 12:46:16 PM

I'm getting the first one that my dealer is getting in the second week of May.  Cool
 
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Sweetness!

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« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2012, 06:50:09 PM »
Quote from: Pete Roper on April 04, 2012, 01:39:44 PM

Pre delivered and pushed my first 2012 NTX out the door yesterday.

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« Reply #4 on: April 04, 2012, 07:04:50 PM »
I love this bike.  I wonder how it feels with that much gas in it though!
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« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2012, 08:31:01 PM »
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« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2012, 09:43:46 PM »
Quote from: atadaskew on April 04, 2012, 01:41:36 PM



Sweetness!

The Piaggio group with Guzzi, Aprilia, Vespa really is building everything anyone could want..




You know, the NTX can be had in Tenni Green in Europe.  Add a brown seat and Don Rodrigo's your boss.
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« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2012, 03:42:26 AM »
Friend of mine just sold his boat and is ready to grab one of these.   Thumbsup
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« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2012, 04:24:10 AM »
Quote from: falconati on April 04, 2012, 07:04:50 PM

I love this bike.  I wonder how it feels with that much gas in it though!

My R1150GS Adventure held close to 8 gallons, and the weight wasn't noticeable. It's already a heavy bike, and you don't have to ride it around with a full tank.

The TE's big Safari tank (6.6) feels best offroad with 4 gallons in it or less - and carries it down low.
So unless I'm going places where I know I'll need the range I don't top off the tank.

Better to have the ability to carry 8.5 gallons and not need it, than to need it and only have 4.7 gallon capacity.
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« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2012, 04:29:34 AM »
Lucky guy!  That's one of my favorites.  Don't forget to post pics.   Bigok
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« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2012, 04:54:07 AM »
Quote from: falconati on April 04, 2012, 07:04:50 PM

I wonder how it feels with that much gas in it though!


I wondered too but it turns out it really isn't noticeable once under way.  This iteration of the Stelvio is much better than the first.  Guzzi has done a terrific job getting it sorted.  My only comment would be to thoroughly check out every electrical connection you can see (and those you cannot).  I've had four separate trips on four different Stelvios (rented) and each one has had some sort of electrical glitch--all trivial (eventually), but all easily avoided with a bit more preperation.

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« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2012, 05:24:54 AM »
Despite my distrust of 'Dual Purpose', 'Adventure' bikes I have to say I've got a serious issue with te 2012 'Non-NTX' Stelvio with the alloy wheels. John in Sydney has one on his floor and, for what I'd use it for, (Tarmac ouring with a bit of graded dirt thrown in...) it makes perfect sense.

Oh dear, I think I'll have to go and see the accountant on Tuesday..... Rolleyes I'm sure I'll be able to scam it as a business asset.

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« Reply #12 on: April 05, 2012, 09:49:56 AM »
Did you happen to note if the heated grips design had changed - can you modulate temp while on the go?
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« Reply #13 on: April 05, 2012, 10:49:54 AM »
I always thought I'd like a GS, but these Stelvio's are looking better and better to me all the time. I think they're very good looking bikes,
and I can only imagine what that Guzzi twin sounds like....... Thumbsup

I really havn't heard anything bad about the Stelvio.
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« Reply #14 on: April 05, 2012, 11:49:35 AM »
The Stelvio is really a wonderful bike.

It might be the best all around motorcycle I've ever owned. I can't think of anything that it doesn't do well.
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« Reply #15 on: April 06, 2012, 10:59:06 AM »
Quote from: Croak on April 04, 2012, 09:43:46 PM



You know, the NTX can be had in Tenni Green in Europe.  Add a brown seat and Don Rodrigo's your boss.




Damn! That's the one I want. It just seems soooo familiar.
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« Reply #16 on: April 06, 2012, 11:36:03 AM »
I do like the fact that the shaft is painted too.  I mean, who doesn't appreciate having their rear suspended on a big black CARC?
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« Reply #17 on: April 13, 2012, 09:25:41 PM »
it's all over but the waiting now   Bigok

I had the dealer pull a set of Heidenau K60's off the shelf for it. I'll take the oem Scorpion Trails home and put them on when the Scouts wear out.
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« Reply #18 on: April 13, 2012, 09:39:53 PM »
I'm interested in how the bags hold up.  They seemed very flimsy at the IMS.  Shame to put those on such a sweet bike.
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« Reply #19 on: April 13, 2012, 11:14:04 PM »
They're SW Motech Trax boxes with a MG logo on them, been on the market for years and well regarded as good upper mid-range panniers.
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