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RIDE REVIEW I 2024 MOTO GUZZI STELVIO P146 to wander in the middle of the corner, which can be a little unsettling. Brembo takes care of the braking via its four-piston monoblock calipers and rather high-spec master-cylinder, which gives a great feel at the lever matched to more than enough braking performance. The Stelvio runs Corner- ing ABS as standard (thankfully, this is not an extra you need to shell out for), so there's an extra safety level in your pocket there. Our dirt riding on the Stelvio launch was limited to just the area where we took the photos so I can only comment slightly on its dirt prowess. Honestly, it feels like most other large on-road/ADV bikes out there. It's a little top-heavy but, overall, not too difficult to ride in silty topsoil, although the road-specific Michelin Anakee rubber didn't really help mat - ters. I'll reserve off-road judgment until a more thorough ride is completed. If you're planning on putting a Stelvio in your garage, that trip to the aftermarket catalog is a must, not only for the various electronic add- ons you can get but also for the luggage. MG has developed integrated mounts for the 29- and 30-liter accessory side cases, plus there's a 37- or 52-liter top box, so you can really load up and head West if you want. There's also a USB socket as standard fitment. The Stelvio walks back onto the market against some pretty stiff competition—Ducati Multistrada V2, Triumph Tiger 900, Honda Af- rica Twin, Suzuki V-Strom 1050, for example— but none of the aforementioned models can lay claim to the pure lust a Moto Guzzi can inspire. There's something about that funny-mounted engine that has captivated riders for genera- tions, but it's nice to see that Stelvio is a seri- ous contender against some of its European counterparts and against those from Japan. The Stelvio is a very good machine indeed, although it can leave you a little cold given very little of the tech that is for many of its competitors' standard fitment, is something you need to pay extra for. Thems the breaks, as they say, it's a good thing the ride is such a nice one on the re - vamped Stelvio. CN 2024 MOTO GUZZI STELVIO ($17,490) ENGINE: Transversal 90° V-Twin, VALVETRAIN: 4 valves per cylinder COOLING SYSTEM: Liquid DISPLACEMENT: 1042cc BORE X STROKE: 96 x 72mm COMPRESSION RATIO: 12.6:1 FUEL SYSTEM: Electronic fuel injection system, 52mm throttle bodies with ride-by-wire system EXHAUST: 2-2-1 TRANSMISSION: 6-speed ELECTRONICS: Five Riding Modes, Engine Brake Control, optional Quick Shift up/down, cruise control, full LED lighting system with Cornering lights, electronically adjustable windscreen, five-inch TFT dash, TPMS, optional heated hand grips, optional PFF Rider As- sistance Solution system, Moto Guzzi MIA Bluetooth connectivity. CHASSIS: Tubular steel FRONT SUSPENSION: 46mm Sachs fork, preload and rebound adjustable REAR SUSPENSION: Sachs monoshock, preload and rebound adjustable FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL: 6.7 in. REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL: 6.7 in. FRONT BRAKE: Dual Brembo four-piston calipers, 320mm discs, cornering ABS REAR BRAKE: Brembo 2-piston caliper, 280mm disc, cornering ABS FRONT TIRE: 120/70R19 in. REAR TIRE: 170/60R17 in. RAKE: 25.6° TRAIL: 4.58 in. WHEELBASE: 59.8 in. SEAT HEIGHT: 32.7 in. FUEL CAPACITY: 5.5 gal. WEIGHT (CURB, CLAIMED): 542 lbs. S P E C I F I C AT I O N S