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Last week we receive e-mail advertising the test ride of the Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 4V. We have seen the previews and magazines talking EICMA 2007 and was immediately drawn to the attention of us tigers.

We discuss a little and decide to go and try sabato15 March 2008. Unfortunately, the tiger ballast works Saturday and we can do is inform us if you can take the test in the afternoon. Phone and you're done! I say there are problems and you do not need to book.

Tigerbum fetch the Saturday after lunch we drive to our destination:

HIGH TECH GARAGE BET WITH ANDREA & C. SAS VIA NAZIONALE 82 San Fior (Treviso) Already at the first telephone contact have proved helpful and friendly. Once on the freeway and exited at Conegliano wander a bit 'but in the end we find a dealer.

The day is not the best in terms of climate, but the ambience and sociable atmosphere. We ask for information to test the Guzzi Stelvio 1200 and we expect and also show other Guzzi Norge in fact also attracted us. But the passion is such that the transmitted zavorinna haunt me with a "cute but did you see that is the Nevada?" for a while '.

Let's go outside to wait for the trial and the Stelvio see coming, sleek but muscular, and with two red eyes! Yes, because the double horizontal light may like it or not, but certainly by people in this terrain. We are the last on the list for the test so I take the opportunity to hear the views of the other testers who have gone before us. Who liked it and some less, but all left an impression deep enough in my opinion. At first glance, certainly remembers the rival BMW 1200 GS, but then you start looking good to notice the differences that emerge in the course of the tiger better test ride. Taking a closer look you notice the generous size of the shock absorbers and dual front disc quality, the bike is also equipped with paramotor testing in my opinion essential that contributes to characterize well the half. We look forward to taking advantage of our turn to look at other Guzzi exposed and exchanged views with the other people present.

We are in pairs of two-wheeler users, so let's see if we can prove it in two and once again available with courtesy and tell us that there is no problem, since we appreciate that not always happened that way.

It 'our turn! And in fact the emotion does not make me realize that the last user has left the gear engaged and the side stand and the bike did not turn on immediately, but if I had been paying a little 'more attention I would have noticed that there is lamp stand, and obviously that's crazy. Start! I am struck by the vibration of the handlebar switch on, but I'm used to a Transalp, however, compared the GS is more comfortable since the beginning. The sound is good, along with the posture immediately sends a good feeling.

Our crawler with us for quite a trail in the vicinity of San Fior (TV), I enjoy the view only partially taken from the test, but the tigerbum greatly appreciated.

The friction compared to my off immediately, but it is good and the lever is adjustable, the gears are pretty smooth, but my driving is not a guide to attack. The rear brake has a race a little 'long pedal before answering, but once you get used to.

You realize almost immediately that the Guzzi Stelvio has a strong personality and torque to sell, just open the throttle it to hear the power going to the rear shaft drive. In comparison with the natural rival, once you highlight a more sporty and aggressive. Must be interested to try it in the mountains or in some nice bend. but we are not testers, and we do not have the bike for us all. Also appreciate the test. Within a few holes and some even take root outcropping and you'll immediately notice the goodness of the suspension system, in my opinion better than the GS. The shaft drive system excites me, as I liked the BMW, but in this case I find it a little 'more responsive both in acceleration and climbing.

The wind protection seems good, but I have not been able to test at high speeds, the seat is comfortable. The center of gravity is low, again similar to the BMW and the bike seems glued to the ground, perhaps even more, giving a feeling of stability and excellent reliability, perhaps even on the wide rear tire.

Unfortunately, the test is completed, not before a brief stretch in the road where I could appreciate the good handling of the medium, despite the weight.

We stop and I present my mind I feel positive the final drive and my concerns about the vibrations tigerbum she speaks of the comfort of the passenger seat style chair. The spirit of sport has also heard you, but the overall impression is good for both.

While we discuss some details with our guide we are also offered coffee (thanks!) And so we find that the bike is quite fuel efficient. On the day of testing with stop and go, revs, pull, etc.. consumed for the 100Km 7. Not bad, considering that should arrive in peak condition between 4 and 5 liters per 100 km. We also illustrate the glove compartment on the side of the tank and opened only on command and some features of the computer. Let's look better finishes such as hooks for bags inserted into the frame of quality.

The overall impression is so good, in comparison with the GS the Stelvio has a heart more aggressive and sporty, while the BMW is more docile, however, we would have liked to try it longer, who knows that the Guzzi does not accept our advice to make an agreement with any hotel or hotel and put on test the bikes on our beautiful mountains. PS If you like the Enduro Guzzi Stelvio 1200 4V is definitely a bike to try

For technical details, just look on the official website of the Guzzi