2009 Moto Guzzi Stelvio
  
The new Moto Guzzi Stelvio completes
the range renovation programme that, in little over
24 months, has seen this legendary marque regain all
its past splendour. What was missing and what the
public were impatiently waiting for now is now available
in the form of a complete motorcycle.
This is the Italian answer to the demand for a multi-purpose
maxi-enduro machine that can adapt to all conditions
and restore the pleasure of riding. A machine with
these characteristics could not have been a descendant
of previous models but was created as part of a totally
new project. It is the direct result of a long and
painstaking research and development programme that
involved countless riders of all types and widely
differing conditions of use. Moto Guzzi undertook
this challenge with one particular key element already
decided upon: the new “Quattrovalvole”
engine.
Docile and powerful at low and medium revs, this
twin-cylinder, single raised cam transverse unit is
housed in a slender tubular frame that appears so
fundamental as to make even specialists in off-roading
look again. Riders will appreciate the absorption
characteristics of the 50 mm upside-down forks and
the traction offered by the combined action of the
rear single swingarm and the progressive rear suspension
system, not to mention the superb CA.R.C (reactive
shaft drive) final drive. If the fact that the Stelvio
is very much at its ease on deceptive surfaces with
little adhesion is down to the superb frame design,
its decreased weight and smooth power delivery; its
vocation as a tourer is highlighted in the many little
details that were specifically included to make daily
use sheer pleasure.
The windscreen and saddle can be adjusted, side bags
come as standard and the pillion passenger’s
part of the saddle is more than comfortable in both
size and shape. A small storage compartment that can
be unlocked from the handlebars has been positioned
between the screen and tank. It is the little details
that make all the difference and make riding this
machine such a pleasure. With over 100 CV on tap,
the machine offers superb performance while the sound
it makes says it all. It goes without saying that
safety is at the forefront with powerful radial brake
calipers housing twin parallel pistons. Besides this
Moto Guzzi Maxi-Enduro’s performance and technology,
there is another element that sets it apart from the
competition: its beauty. The Moto Guzzi Stelvio captivates
with its front end looks and slender profile. The
aggressive Guzzi red or sophisticated white colour
schemes catch the eye and are set off by the anodised
tubeless spoked wheels.
Engine
- Type : 90° V-twin engine, 4-stroke
- Cooling : through air and oil and an independent
cooling pump
- Engine capacity : 1,151 cc
- Bore and stroke : 95 x 81.2 mm
- Compression ratio : 11: 1
- Timing system diagram : intake valve opening 36°
BTDC (1-mm checking clearance) intake valve closing
62° ABDC exhaust valve opening 58° BBDC
exhaust valve closing 30° ATDC measured with
a 1.5 mm rocker arms/valve control clearance
- Maximum power : 77 kW (105CV) at 7,500 rpm
- Maximum torque : above 108 Nm at 6,400 rpm
- Fuel supply / Ignition : Multipoint sequential
electronic ignition, Magneti Marelli IAW5A phased,
alfa-n system; two Ø 50mm throttle bodies,
Weber IWP 189 injectors, lambda probe.
- Start-up : Electric
- Spark plugs : NGK PMR8B (Long Life)
- Exhaust system : stainless steel, 2-in-1 type,
three-way catalytic converter with lambda probe
Type approval : Euro 3
Transmission
- Gearbox : 6 gears
- Gear ratio values : 1st 17/38 = 1 : 2.235 : 2nd
20/34 = 1 : 1.700 : 3rd 23/31 = 1 : 1.348 : 4th
26/29 = 1 : 1.115 : 5th 31/30 = 1 : 0.968 : 6th
29/25 = 1 : 0.862
- Primary transmission : with helical teeth, ratio
26/35 = 1: 1.346
- Final drive : Compact reactive cardan shaft drive
system called CA.R.C.; double joint and floating
bevel gear pair, ratio 12/44 = 1 : 3.666
- Clutch : single-disc with integrated anti-vibration
buffer
Chassis
- Chassis : tubular in high-strength steel with
integrated engine
- Wheelbase : 1,535 mm
- Trail : 125 mm
- Headstock angle : 27°
- Steering angle : 34°
- Front suspension : fork with Ø 50mm inverted
stems, fully adjustable (spring preload and hydraulic
compression and rebound damping) with radially-mounted
brake calliper
- Front wheel travel : 170 mm
- Rear suspension : single arm with rising-rate
leverage, single shock absorber with hydraulic rebound
damping adjustment and knob spring preloading set
screw.
- Rear wheel travel : 155 mm
- Front brake : double stainless steel floating
disc, Ø 320 mm, radial calipers with 4 opposed
pistons
- Rear brake : fixed stainless steel disc, Ø
282 mm, floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons
- Wheels : Tubeless with spokes
- Front rim : 2.50” x 19”
- Rear rim : 5.50” x 17”
- Front tyre : 110/80 R19”
- Rear tyre : 180/55 R17”
Electrical System
- System voltage : 12 V
- Battery : 12 V – 18 Ah
- Alternator : 12 V – 550 W
Dimensions
- Length : 2250 mm
- Width : 1025 mm
- Height : 1475 mm (windshield high position)
- Saddle height : 840 mm
- Minimum height from ground : 210 mm
- Dry weight : 214 kg
- Kerb weight. : 251 kg
- Fuel tank capacity : 18 litres
- Reserve : 4.5 litres
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