Will this be the look of the new Moto Guzzi V100 Stelvio? In fact, the Gruppo Guzzisti Italiani posted on Facebook the photos of the Stelvio, complete with the final graphics, probably “stolen” from the Mandello headquarters or from some external supplier. We can also appreciate two colors for the Stelvio: an elegant gray/black and a more sporty gray/yellow.
We had already managed to show you the Stelvio in action, through photos of the Moto Guzzi test model. This is a novelty announced (at the last EICMA) and eagerly awaited by fans of the Mandello del Lario manufacturer.
The engine and frame are the same as those used in the V100 Mandello, which will make up the new maxi family. To start, we expect to see in the future a road enduro heir to the Stelvio, but also a sports bike that may bring the Le Mans name back into the spotlight, and then a true roadster. Finally, a V2 of this type could also be adapted to other models – think cruiser – and we believe it could increase the displacement, if necessary, in the future.
But let’s stick to today, which already gives us a good idea of the direction Moto Guzzi has taken. After the discontinuation, at the end of 2016, of the 1200 eight-valve engine, due to the Euro4 regulation, and then with the arrival of Euro5, only the models equipped with the 853 cc air-cooled V2 remained in the Guzzi range: V7, V9, and V85TT.
The arrival of a new engine was essential to grow the range of new motorcycles in tune with the times. And this happened with the V100 Mandello, which was then exhibited at EICMA 2021. The following year, the Lombardia salon announced the arrival of the Stelvio. And now here we are, the tests have progressed and it is only a matter of a few months until we see the Stelvio in dealerships.
It has wet sump lubrication and the oil sump is separated by a reed valve, making it lower and allowing the engine to be positioned lower, still leaving space for the exhaust system. The clutch is of the wet multi-plate type and the gearbox has six speeds.
In terms of performance, the power is 115 hp at 8,700 rpm, with the limiter cut at 9,500: that is, 110 hp/liter. For comparison, the current V2 853 cc has 89 hp/liter.
The maximum torque is declared at 10.7 kgm at 6,750 rpm and routine maintenance is scheduled for every 12,000 km (Mandello data).
The V100 also marks the debut in Mandello motorcycles of a refined electronic management system based on a six-axis IMU platform from Marelli.
In Mandello, there are four riding modes (Touring, Rain, Strada, and Sport, all at maximum power) and each of them is combined with three engine maps (read throttle response), four levels of traction control, and two levels of engine braking. In Stelvio it is conceivable that there is an additional map for off-road use, while from the photographs we can guess the presence of a front radar, useful for equipping adaptive cruise control.
We foresee two versions. A basic one, with manually adjustable suspension, and a top-of-the-line one with semi-active electronic suspension. And, once again, the suspension will have a longer travel compared to the Mandello, about 200 mm. The wheels are spoked with 19 and 17 inch rims, equipped with tubeless tires. The braking system, given the advanced electronics of the new Moto Guzzi platform, will certainly have Cornering ABS.
