2016 Stelvio Long tern review

[GuzziGoneWild]

I know the Title will make some of you giggle a bit, But I purchased mine last Sept, it was the the First one sold in Canada. I now have over 7000 km on it and still think it is a great bike. Some minor annoyances, The known Hella driving lights problems( I think I have cured the problem)
It ran great until after its first service. The service tech was a little aggressive with the spark plug boots and they needed to be replaced.
Other than that it has been spot on and a dream to ride. Sure the motor is not smooth as silk , but that's why I traded my smooth Concours 1400 in on the Stelvio. This bike is a sensory smorgasbord,and all day comfortable and really comes into its own in the twisties.

I taken the Stelvio on Packed and Loose gravel roads, It  impressed me . Loose the Side cases and its a different animal. I have a set of Mitas 07 Dakar rubber sitting in the garage and I will post an update once they have some KMs on them.

Two up riding is a real treat, I actually thing it rides nicer. This bike gobbles up bumps, Dips , Pot holes and holds its line. I use to avoid road imperfections, now I find my self actually aiming for them.
When it comes to fuel range I find that I'm skipping fuel stops my riding buddies have to make. Riding 500 km before I really need to stop for fuel is common. Which brings into the mix the seat. I have to stop to take a leak long before my butt says its time to stop.

I really  can't think of any bike I've owned our riden that checks all these boxes for me.

[kirb]

This is the fog lamp solution: http://stelviontx.blogspot.com/2013/05/fog-lamp-fuse-holder.html

Followed up with these: http://www.rigidindustries.com/led-lighting?f[0]=field_product_family%3a7&f[1]=field_product_family%3a58&f[2]=field_optics%3a102

[Mooney78865]

Great post! I bought mine 3 weeks ago and with 1300 miles on her I couldn't be happier.  I came off a KTM 990 I put 50,000 miles on and was looking for for a change.  I've been prepping for the AZBDR which I leave for in a week. I'm expecting 2,300-2,400 miles round trip with 800 +/- off road.  This is my 4th BDR trip all done solo. Running lights have the mod done as well as a mud flap in front of the rear shock.  Another member hooked me up with the dimensions and it fits like a glove.  I've done less than 50 miles off road but did do a loop that is indicative of most of what I ran into on the other BDR's.  I believe I have the suspension well sorted as well as the levers, bars and what not.  I'm going with the Shinko 804/805 combo for the trip.  Aggressive, and reports say they will do the miles.
You are 100% spot on as being a sensory smorgasbord, nobody could ever call 'em "boring"
When looking to make the change from the KTM I was told " ride it 20 miles and you'll never buy one, ride it 200 miles and you'll never sell it" I'm in the never sell it camp!

[WitchCityGuzzi]

I was one of the early adopters with an 09. I have about 70,000 miles on it and its been perhaps the best overall motorcycle I've ever owned. Other than the rollerization (which I don't consider a big deal), it's been faultless.

I'm doing a cross country out and back to the National and am not giving it a second thought. This will be the second time across for it. On the first trip it was flawless.

I have had mine off road a fair amount, and I agree, without the bags and knobbies on, it's a whole different level of fun. I hope the rumors of Guzzi dropping the Stelvio are wrong, because it's an amazing bike.

I've said it before... if something were to happen to my current Stelvio, I'd go out and get another one the next day. I can't imagine not having one.