Moto Guzzi Stelvio

[Sierra1]

No connection other than the name of the pass. . . .

I knew about the pass. (that's the one that strummer keeps "forcing" us to look at) But I'm surprised that two different companies use the same name. Couldn't imagine a Chevy Mustang being allowed.

On the other hand, I do remember my family having a Plymouth Suburban back in the '60s.

 

[ZigZag]

I knew about the pass. (that's the one that strummer keeps "forcing" us to look at) But I'm surprised that two different companies use the same name. Couldn't imagine a Chevy Mustang being allowed.

On the other hand, I do remember my family having a Plymouth Suburban back in the '60s.

I hear what you’re saying. Maybe it’s because the name is on a car and a motorbike?

 

[Donk]

Gina Lollobridgida has one of each the car and the bike.

 

[Sierra1]

Gina Lollobridgida has one of each the car and the bike.

Wow, you must be old. My dad used to have the hots for her.

 

[Checkswrecks]

I knew about the pass. (that's the one that strummer keeps "forcing" us to look at) But I'm surprised that two different companies use the same name. Couldn't imagine a Chevy Mustang being allowed.

On the other hand, I do remember my family having a Plymouth Suburban back in the '60s.

fwiw - The Guzzi Stelvio name was introduced in 2007 and the Alfa in 2016.

 

[Donk]

I was just babbling about recognizable Italian names. I think I had her and Sophia Loren confused anyway.

 

[Donk]

Moto Guzzi dealer caller me yesterday said they had a new Stelvio if I wanted to come see it. Said I'd be up later in the day. They called back an hour later and apologized, I guess it came I a week ago but sold and was delivered on Friday. That was a bit of a tease.

It seems the Stelvio is generating more interest than the Mandello. They sell every Stelvio in a matter of days and they still have a leftover '23 Mandello sitting there. Maybe it's just the adventure bike vs sport touring bike? Both are really nice bikes.

 

[Checkswrecks]

I’ve ridden several Mandellos now and even have the hat. They’re nice and are at home riding twisty mountain roads. Think FJR in seating but 100 lbs lighter and less rocket power.
Stelvio does all that, can keep going when the road turns to gravel, and is more comfortable for multiple long days. We rode 2-up for several hours on Sunday and I was shocked to hear she prefers this to the V85TT. Says the rear seat is wider and flatter.
(Says the guy with a whopping 600-ish miles.)

 

[Sierra1]

Looking at the two bikes, it's hard (for me) to tell the difference between them. I assume it's the seating position and spring rate? I'm sure the 'Guzzi faithful can list a slew of differences.

 

[Donk]

Need to see a picture of the hat! Might have to chase one down