by Mark
A design revamp which looked at the aerodynamics, range and protection, Moto Guzzi brings you the 2011 Stelvio.
Named after the famous Alpine pass that connects Valtelline Valley to Vinschgau Valley the Stelvio gets a larger 32 litre fuel tank and a brand new windshield.
The top fairing, windshield and the half-fairing with integrated turn indicators are all brand new elements that combine to give the front-end of the Stelvio MY2011 a more aggressive and dynamic look.
The engine is a V-shaped 90° transverse twin-cylinder “Four valve” engine manufactured at Madello del Lario it delivers 104 Nm at 5,500rpm and 102 Hp at 7,000rpm.
There’s been no changes to the chassis, a dual beam frame in high tensile steel, as Moto Guzzi say this has been a success.
There’s Marzocchi 50mm upside-down fork with 170mm travel, with a Sachs rear monoshock which runs on a 155mm stroke.
Brembo brakes combined with a new Continental ABS anti-lock system ensures you can stop the bike.
The NTX is the more “adventurous“ version of the Stelvio, according to Moto Guzzi, and now has all the technical features of the base version, plus some new fixtures, i.e. the sturdy “armour” that embraces it and comprises the oil sump guard, engine guard, cylinder guard and full cover hand-guards to protect the rider and his bike against the hidden dangers throughout his trip.
There’s a whole host of options available from the accessory catalogue including a GPS navigator, heated hand-grips, and CA.RC protection(Cardano Reattivo Compatto, i.e. Compact Reactive Cardan Shaft Drive).
The new Stelvio MY 2011 will be on sale from next Spring boasting Guzzi Black and Diamond White colour schemes, while the NTX will flaunt a brand new colour concept on a black satin finish base.
Main Characteristics
Design
- New headlight fairing.
- New 32 litre fuel tank.
- New windshield.
- New saddle lining.
- New Moto Guzzi customised side panniers.
- Brand new shaped saddle.
Engine
- 1200 90° V-shaped Twin-cylinder “Four Valve”
- Single overhead camshaft timing system with decreased valve control noise level.
- New profile camshafts.
- Oil radiator fitted on the lug.
- Single plate clutch.
- New exhaust system.
- Transmission with compact reactive cardan shaft drive.
- 6-gear gearbox.
- Euro 3.
Chassis
- High tensile steel upper dual beam frame.
- Front fork with 50 mm legs, adjustable spring preload and hydraulics fitted with a new set of progressive action springs.
- Shock absorber with adjustable preload and rebound fitted with a new more preloaded spring
- Rear suspension with progressive articulation single arm.
- 4 horizontally opposed piston front brake system with new 320 mm discs.
- Rear 282-mm disc brake, floating calliper with two parallel pistons.
- Rear tyre ZR 150/70/17.
- Front tyre ZR 110/80/19.
Stelvio 1200 - (NTX)
| Engine | 90° V-shaped twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Engine capacity | 1,151 cc |
| Max output | 75 KW (102 CV) at 7,000 rpm |
| Max torque | 110 Nm at 5,500 rpm |
| Exhaust syste | stainless steel, 2-in-1 type, three-way catalytic converter with lambda probe |
| Gear | 6-speed |
| Final drive | CARC compact reactive shaft drive; double cardan joint and floating bevel gear set, ratio 12/44 = 1:3.666 |
| Front suspension | completely adjustable upside-down fork (spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping) with mounting bracket for radial brake calliper |
| Rear suspension | single-sided swing-arm with progressive linkage and monoshock with adjustable hydraulic rebound and dial for setting spring preload |
| Front brake | dual 320 mm stainless steel floating discs and radial callipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons - ABS |
| Rear brake | 282 mm stainless steel fixed disc, floating calliper with 2 parallel pistons - ABS |
| Tyres | 110/80 R19″ tubeless (front) - 150/70 R17″ tubeless (rear) |
| Max length | 2,305 mm |
| Max width | 1,080 mm |
| Height | 1,475 mm |
| Saddle height (adjust.) | 820/840 mm |
| Dry weight | 251 Kg - (259 kg) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 32 litres (including 3.5 litre reserve) |
| Standard accessories | Aluminium top box, Tom tom Rider2 and navigator holder, heated hand-grips, headlamp guard. |
