Why do you think they have the PFF (or radar package) option but they don’t bring an option for an electronic suspension that the Mandello has? Is it because they needed more time to develop it and it wasn’t ready?
Any chance you can get a larger/heavier rider to test the Stelvio. I am concerned that for heavier riders the front end might get a bit light. I note that reviews from lighter riders as yourself have no issues at all but it was raised by another who was a 6 footer. He said he corrected the issue by stiffening up the rear shocks to the max and then it was absolutely fine. Being an even larger lump myself (6'5) this concerns me. Otherwise what a lovely machine!!
Hi @neilfitter9834, thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, we didn't test the Stelvio with other riders yet but our journalists are now aware of your question and will answer you if they try the bike a second time. We are happy you liked the bike!
@@johnwiffen6655 Hi mate, yes I can see that would be an issue as although I've had many Guzzi's I've never seriously considered any of the models they produced capable in the dirt, V85TT may be a better choice for this type of riding and a lot of reviewers preferred this model over the STELVIO.
I have a v85tt and a good gearbox, I wanted a bigger bike and made a test ride on the stelvio. (I love guzzis) Unfortunately the first gear was a drama, with clutch from N to 1 you will move forward 0.5 meter. The dealer says it's a problem in all v100 engines, no adjustment problem. After driving a suzuki 1050 vstrom I have bought this one. Cheaper and the vtwin is a pearl.
Thanks, for me the best review I have seen on UA-cam ! Oh and I want one !
Thank you!
Thanks, for this great and honest test
Well done!
I insist on a shaft drive bike for the occasional off pavement and long distance riding. Below 20k in price, is there a better choice?
Why do you think they have the PFF (or radar package) option but they don’t bring an option for an electronic suspension that the Mandello has? Is it because they needed more time to develop it and it wasn’t ready?
Any chance you can get a larger/heavier rider to test the Stelvio. I am concerned that for heavier riders the front end might get a bit light.
I note that reviews from lighter riders as yourself have no issues at all but it was raised by another who was a 6 footer. He said he corrected the issue by stiffening up the rear shocks to the max and then it was absolutely fine. Being an even larger lump myself (6'5) this concerns me.
Otherwise what a lovely machine!!
Hi @neilfitter9834, thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, we didn't test the Stelvio with other riders yet but our journalists are now aware of your question and will answer you if they try the bike a second time.
We are happy you liked the bike!
SO near and yet so far.. Sold mine back to the dealer at it’s first service
Can you tell us why?
Hi John, can you tell us why you sold it back to the dealer after it's first service? Greetings from Australia.
@ much worse than v100 Mandello. Awful gearbox and terrible suspension.
@@johnwiffen6655 Hi mate, yes I can see that would be an issue as although I've had many Guzzi's I've never seriously considered any of the models they produced capable in the dirt, V85TT may be a better choice for this type of riding and a lot of reviewers preferred this model over the STELVIO.
I have a v85tt and a good gearbox, I wanted a bigger bike and made a test ride on the stelvio. (I love guzzis) Unfortunately the first gear was a drama, with clutch from N to 1 you will move forward 0.5 meter. The dealer says it's a problem in all v100 engines, no adjustment problem. After driving a suzuki 1050 vstrom I have bought this one. Cheaper and the vtwin is a pearl.
Beautiful bike but no electronic suspension.