New Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1000 Honest Review 2024

This is my full test and review of a brand new 2024 Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1000.
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This is the return of Stelvio in a very different form. Lots of new tech and segment's best practices used but is that enough to place it in the top of adventure motorcycle segment?
All views are my own and are based on my personal experiences with this Moto Guzzi Stelvio from the early 2024.
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[@Motomack1042]

I have to disagree with you on your assessment of the Stelvio. Riding and racing motorcyles for close to 50 years, having owned 41 bikes I feel I can say without reservation the Stelvio is one of the best bikes on the market period. I just sold my 22 Ducati Multistrada V4 S Travel and Radar because I much prefer the Guzzi. I find the Stelvio engine to be one of the nicest engines available. Sure it would be awesome to have an addition 15-20hp, but is does a wonderful job as is. Anything above 4500 and the engine pulls strong and smooth, throttle response is excellent, and my engine make a wonderful sound at higher rpms. The Stelvio has better front end feel than the Duc, the Stelvio is more comfortable, and has better ergonomics. I have added heated grips, high comfort seat, quickshifter, and center stand. The Stelvio is definitely one of the best bikes I have ever owned.

[@pierre-213]

Das geht mir genauso! Sie ist sehr gut ausbalanciert und hat eine tolle Ergonomie. Es macht riesen Spaß sie zu fahren😊. Bella machina

[@Mousedroid]

Great to hear. I'm looking to switch out my xDiavel (sick of the cruiser configuration) and this bike just sounded and looked like just the thing. I daily city commute and then do the occasional 4-7hr day rides, so being able to stand and stretch would be good.

[@hexthank]

Aside from the extra height, is the comfort seat noticeably softer/more "comfortable" than the standard seat? I have short legs and I was thinking of getting the standard height heated comfort seat for my Stelvio.

[@Motomack1042]

@hexthank For me, the comfort seat is worth every penny. It has better support and comfort. The difference is very noticeable.

[@robinrawle5909]

Totally agree--just bought one after test riding a load of bikes including the 1200 Tiger, V-Strom 1050 and Yamaha Tenere. The Tiger is hilariously fast, but the Guzzi is not for behind on performance, handles well and is a joy to ride. Perhaps this test bike is a duff one...

[@mauriziorandazzo6791]

Is this guy actually evaluating the Moto Guzzi? I rode this bike and I don’t know where this guy is coming from. I’ve owned quite a few bikes in my life and it is one of the best handling bikes. I have lived in Italy and I could definitely tell you that I have ridden some bikes, everything from French, Spanish, Japanese, German, Ukrainian, Taiwanese…anyway you get the point. The only negative would be that it needs about 15-30hp more but that’s it.

[@VToldsMotoShow]

And what would those French, Spanish, Ukrainian and Taiwanese bikes be? Handling may be subjective up to some point until you test other motorcycles. Then it's not really in my eyes. I've been fortunate enough to be able to put time and effort to try them all and here are my conclusions. It's not there on top of the large adv bikes category for the reasons explained in the video. And I've got no personal interest to praise other motorcycles. Try the others and you'll see where the differences are.

[@JCermak]

I have Stelvio for 5000 kms now and to be honest I don't know what is this guy talking about. It is similar nonsense as with V85 :-) The only thing I agree is big clunk when engaging first gear, but it is a feature so no worries here. Sorry V Told, but this is "again" complete out of reality :-D and yes I have ridden a lot of competitors. I have ridden many many motorcycles and Stelvio is one of the best till now....

[@VToldsMotoShow]

Sure, the clunk is a feature ;). Actually, it's pretty sweet. But maybe not, I'm not buying that :)

[@stevesteve1965.]

I think most motorcycle reviewers try to put all bikes in certain categories and most fit into their respective categories however, Moto Guzzi produce motorcycles that look like they are for 'this or that' category but in fact Guzzi present their version of a motorcycle for 'that' category..It's a Guzzi made by Guzzi for those who want a Guzzi.. if you want a bike from 'this or that' category then buy another brand Guzzi do things their way and always have, take it or leave it. It's absolutely NOT a GS.!

[@VToldsMotoShow]

I see where you're coming from but in the end of the day one won't avoid comparing it to some other motorcycles and this won't look favorable for Moto Guzzi. It's not a Rolls-Royce either than can keep manual air conditioning adjustment instead of automatic and still be on top despite this being in fact a downside of the car. Today, in such a competitive market with other European brands really nailing it, it requires a true Moto Guzzi fan to choose this brand over others. Still, clearly there's a market for that and it's great.

[@FrancisLukesh]

I'm convinced you rode a flawed bike. The V100 motor pulls fantastically from 3.5K-9K, and my overall experience has been completely different than yours.

[@VToldsMotoShow]

Nope, the same comments appeared after I rode Moto Guzzi V85 TT and it was an official Moto Guzzi press bike. There's nothing flawed about it I believe, just the way it is - not competitive. But then it depends whether we do care about being competitive or just want a Moto Guzzi. As for the engine and its power delivery, this is a hard no from me. Compared to everything else and what it presents on paper, it should be much more enjoyable in my opinion.

[@nidzovski]

This engine has a lot of torque and pulls like a bull. I'm baffled too.

[@gb6003]

I think he rode it in rain mode

[@c.g.c2067]

Rode the V100 Mandello and loved it. Engine, brakes and performances.

[@ozyrob1]

Yep, same motor gearbox and shaft drive system. His opinions are completely different to every other review of the machine. As for having less power than a GS, that's just ridiculous power in an adventure bike. It's just about numbers and bragging rights after a point. If you can't have fun on a 100 plus hp bike maybe you should have been an astronaut?

[@c.g.c2067]

@@ozyrob1 exactly, 110 bhp is more than adequate in all scenarios.

[@VToldsMotoShow]

Agree to disagree about the Stelvio. Try a 150+ hp bike with no prejudice, sit down afterwards and reevaluate the perspective. 50% more power makes a world of a difference. Get into a 100 hp car and then drive a 150 hp one. The same kind of difference.

[@martinharnett6922]

It's a great looking bike

[@christianmouraux7269]

Lazy engine...?! No way! That engine is extremely linear and delivers great power from 2k to 8k. I think you haven’t understand this motorcycle at all. Big test fail 😉

[@VToldsMotoShow]

Definitely yes, way! The power delivery depends on what you compare it to. If to a Versys 650, then perhaps it's worth giving a praise. I definitely haven't understood this bike if it's supposed to be classified as a large adventure motorcycle. And I would still put it there. It's just really not there yet with the top competitors. Love the electric windscreen though.

[@perto6747]

Must have been something wrong with that particular bike. Rattling windscreen are fixed on newer bikes. Handlebars are adjustable. Slack off half an turn on the rebound damping front and rear and the suspension improves a lot.

[@VToldsMotoShow]

Thanks for the hint on suspension.

[@LansaDiag]

I think allot of these disagreeing commenters forget that they're not bike reviewers. Meaning that they don't have the ability to try out a bunch of brand new bikes all the time. If you like your Stelvio, that's great! But that doesn't make it an excellent bike.

Sorry, but you don't need to be a bike reviewer... just see other channels, he is alone against the world... He most probably got a fluke bike... he evens says so at minute 15 (it feels like two ceramic or metal parts are rubbing against eachother)... that is definetly an indication of something is wrong... probabbly the shaft is broken/mislaigned and kiiling all the power of the bike due to friction.

[@m4ci3j88]

I was very fortunate to buy used v100 and guess what. It was from 63 year old guy with lots of touring experience that actually bought Stelvio as a replacement. If v100 gets so many positive reviews and can convince many non-guzzi riders then how it happened that this bike is so underrated here. It would be stupid to argue when I wasn't riding this exact model but I was sitting on this bike and for someone with 184 cm it's quite compfy. Comfort wise the only thing I didn't like was that handlebars were too close which was causing very upright position. On the other hand adventure bikes aren't my favourite type and many riders are looking for such position. Just like Witold said, test this bike (ask for longer ride, 2h at least). After watching this review you may be positively surprised.

[@Motomack1042]

@m4ci3j72 that is a great bike you got! Your welcome 😆

[@m4ci3j88]

@@Motomack1042 Yeah, thanks, still waiting for delivery since I had to go to Germany to buy it 🙄

[@VToldsMotoShow]

Interesting! I hope you enjoy the Stelvio at 100% then! Thanks for sharing all that.

[@m4ci3j88]

@@VToldsMotoShow I bought Mandello Witold, Stelvio is not my cup of tea, but thanks for wishes anyway 🙂👍 Stelvio reminds me 2nd gen hondra crossrunner a bit, in a good way of course. I hope this new model will find owners because it's quite uncommon for brand that base on nostalgia, heritage and history to release 2 flagship bikes that definitely have Moto Guzzi spirit but on the other hand are really modern and placed in very competitive segments.

[@analogie5138]

you don't understand this bike and the Guzzi philosophy

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

Did you Adjust the suspension ? , if you backed off the rebound that more than likely would have fixed the problem.

[@VToldsMotoShow]

Not sure about that.

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

@@VToldsMotoShow, adjusting the suspension can make ALL the difference between a crap 💩 ride and a Fantic riding de

[@Spreadingdword]

This guy doesn't have a clue to what he's talking about 😂

[@kokilimonke]

What do you expect from a guy who tests adventure bikes by riding it around in a city a few hours. The offroad testing was through a gravel park road. I watch his reviews mostly for the laughs. Another review he was jumping over the bike when testing the seat height. It's hilarious but not to be taken seriously.

[@BlackHeart_YouTube_Channel]

This is the best Bike of its class and delivers much more emotions than any other plastic japanese. I don't get you. Did a guzzi driver got your girlfriend? 😂

[@pedroquerido2268]

So the alternative is.... a chinesse bmw xD

[@hair2050]

As with any bike one should watch every review, there’s always a consensus. A few reviews will go either end of it. Not surprisingly either. This is the case for every subjective situation. I can’t exactly remember what the other reviews said but I seem to remember most complaining about the gearbox and quick shifter. And it is too heavy. Personally I think it is a truly beautiful bike and would like to own one but for several reasons I would buy the Suzuki 800re. Cost, dealer network (I live in rural Australia) parts availability, running costs, insurance costs, ability to do more maintenance than I could on the V100, I assume.

[@VToldsMotoShow]

Thanks for sharing! I'd sum it up by saying that if the way a certain bike presents its individual style suits us, we should test-ride it. Perhaps it will be just enough for someone and they'll live happily ever after.

[@hair2050]

@@VToldsMotoShow I appreciate you pointing out the weird skip ⏭️ and catch, accelerating out or around a corner. That is weird. I’ve only ever had that happen on my VStrom 650 when the road has been very dusty, after high winds.

[@TwoHemiViewer]

This review is way way different compared to almost all the other reviews out there, his review is in the negative where as almost all the others were in the positive. I have not ridden it so I will take any information I can get.

[@VToldsMotoShow]

1) Its not my bike so I don’t need to boost my ego. 2) I wasn’t given this bike on special terms but just rented it like anyone else can. 3) I’ve ridden everything else so now I’m very much focused on what the other bikes were like and can compare them directly. Hope this helps.

[@LateApexChiangMai]

Wow, I totally disagree with this review, it's as if you rode a different bike!

[@VToldsMotoShow]

You don't have to agree at all. If you like it this way and it satisfies you and fulfils your expectations, then it's awesome and I'm happy for you. Comparing to all other bikes in the category, it's not anywhere near the top at all.

[@LateApexChiangMai]

@@VToldsMotoShow Partly this is a category problem, you're classing it as a heavyweight because it is heavy, which is definitely a fact worth noting. The more relevant categories are price and horsepower. At $16,400 it should be compared to the Tiger 900 and Africa Twin, for example, and it compares favorably there IMO. Those were the bikes I considered and rejected in favor of this bike for my summer riding in the US. Those bikes also have more comparable horsepower to the Moto Guzzi. (In Thailand for the rest of the year, I ride a Tiger 1200, and no doubt it has more power, better brakes, better suspension, a quickshifter, heated grips, center stand, etc., but it is also more than 50% more expensive.) I traded in a Kawi Versys 1000 (covid era purchase, it was what was available) for this bike, and the two have almost the same engine displacement and rated horsepower. But the Moto Guzzi feels so much more powerful and engaging to ride, despite being considerably cheaper. My main criticism of your review is after 3:50 you say that the engine is not exciting, you have to have the throttle completely open to have any excitement. That is completely different to my experience and makes me wonder if there was something wrong with the bike you rode. I get great power down low, in fact it lugs better than the Tiger 1200. And there is some neck snapping acceleration in the mid to upper revs, it's very exciting, more so than the Tiger 900 or Africa Twin. On the suspension, I somewhat agree, this is the main weakness of the bike. I'm still playing with it so I may find a good setting, but it's primitive for what otherwise feels like a premium product. Hopefully they will fix that next year with a semi-active suspension option. Disclaimer: I am not a Moto Guzzi "fan," I am a first time Guzzi owner and came to this purchase purely on my perception of the merits.

[@MIKIgriso]

​@@VToldsMotoShowthe top of what? I think your reviews lack a bit of a human approach. A motorcycle is also a buddy, not a scalpel. I have ridden many motorcycles. I take many of them for tests at liberty motors. Many machines are really great, they are like top-class but they lack that something that is usually not lacking in guzzi

[@kostastsaknidis7861]

Get him guzzihools!!

[@pierre-yvesfrancois5028]

I not bought this bike but I have to say that your review is not quite …. Honest. Unless you compare with the useless expensive maxi trails above 145 hp, this beautiful bike gives a lot. Way above your review. I feel you are not fan of this type of motorcycle. I see 2 improvement. Original tyres are noisy. And The screen should better fixed at high speed. And it seems to give a smile on your face while looking at it in your garage. My Next might be this one for my use 80/20.

[@Snowhite808]

The place I find Guzzi missed out on, is the fact that we do not have the "NTX" version of it. So, if this particular would be the base Stelvio, then I would like to have one with either active suspension or with high end manual settings. And 25-28l tank with all the electronics package added too. Then yes, it would be very expensive, but so are the other "premium" machines and at this level I too was a little disappointed from the performance. I had 1290 before and now Ducati multi, really loved to play with the idea of stelvio, but performance wize it is not up there and kit is a bit shallow. Price of course is nicer than beemer or duca, that cost almost a car. But its funny about the torque, I found that it pulls very nice from bottom. just lacks the revs and top.

[@Simulera]

I have had a lot of motorcycles over a 50 year riding “career”. I am lucky to be able to have pretty much whatever bikes I want. And for quite a while now, about 10 years, I want Moto Guzzi. I guess I just don’t agree with much of what you say here. Everybody can ride what they want, so 👍 but I do not agree. I have become a total M-G fan. Maybe your test bike was set up wrong.

[@aces928]

Can you name another shaft driven bike at this price which is a better alternative?

[@VToldsMotoShow]

You've made it a tricky question. Not many shaft-driven ones there are but at this kid of money, I'd go with a used BMW R 1250 GS 100%. You're welcome. I'm serious.

[@aces928]

@@VToldsMotoShow Now that is a plausible alternative. Thanks.

[@nessuno7071]

i v had some Moto Guzzi big block this is not a Moto Guzzi but another crap aprilia made

[@johnybigarms]

I have the same engine in the V100 and its engine performance was poor until I had the 1st service, where they put in a better tune, I added a better end can (muffler) and it’s peach now, fast and sounds lovely, I think the emissions from new are too lean, and the 1st service corrects it. The Stelvio will have the same benefit when it’s serviced, I’m sure

[@VToldsMotoShow]

If that's so then fine but I tend to stay a bit skeptical.

[@ruffleschips9055]

Thanks for your thorough, and honest opinion.

[@Irfan87]

A bit bummed cos the rest of the Guzzi line up these past few years have been amazing. You'd think they would hit it out of the park with their top of the line adventure bike.

[@VToldsMotoShow]

The core is there but the details aren't on the top level I believe.

[@mac22011964]

Obviously there is some subjectivity to any test but some elements I very much agree. On my test ride across some fairly bumpy back country roads I felt the bike was hard to control and extremely harsh. On a test ride you don’t get to adjust the suspension! I don’t recognise the comments about the motor as I found it grunty and rapid. Certainly faster than an Africa twin. I agree the front brake could be better calibrated and the gear box into first is interesting. It’s nearly there but needs some more development. It will be interesting to see how the S version with the electric suspension performs.

[@simonlangmead7]

I get a kick out of the comment, if it only had 20 more horsepower. If it did, they would complain that it didn’t have 20 more horsepower on top of the other 20 they said they would like to have.

[@VToldsMotoShow]

Maybe yes, maybe not. Some say that the benchmark, so BMW R 1300 GS now, is underpowered. But some claim that it's not. That's over 20 hp more than Stelvio and there are still the same talks, so in this regard yours is a valid comment. But seeing what I see on paper, the expectations for the powertrain of the Stelvio are much higher than what it eventually delivers in my experience.

[@gavfr]

Had my Stelvio 2 weeks, screen is improved, handlebars are adjustable!! engine is great, only flaw I've found is the clunk into first gear, and that doesn't happen every time, the first demo I rode was horrendous, and had a wobbly screen! I think you got an early production model, glad I bought this over a GS, Tiger 1200 (pre 2024 update), Ducati or Africa Twin.

[@VToldsMotoShow]

I'm glad you're happy with the bike - that's the sole point of it all.

[@robbieandbeckie]

Yeah, but it's a pizza pie, I mean a Moto guzzi!

[@jefflukas2732]

Guzzi seems to be the Campari of motorcycles.

[@trevorknotts4093]

You are up in the night

[@dennisogwang7135]

It has an excellent position for the exhaust.

[@herrdirektor1969]

Great looks and what a shame they didn't do a good job on the throttle, brakes and suspension.

[@pko1099]

kupiłem ostatnio taki i nie zgłaszam zastrzeżeń

[@pierre-213]

Prima Gas Annahme, hervorragende Bremsen und das Fahrwerk ganz toll auf die Maschine zugeschnitten!

[@alessandrocristalli6966]

In my Stelvio, throttle is very good. Suspensions work very well on paved road. Better than in other Guzzi. The front suspension is set too soft for sporty drives, but is easily adjustable. Brakes are very good Brembo. As with all the bikes you get to know each other and you can use them perfectly. I find the bike so so enjoyable in twisty roads for long journeys

[@m4ci3j88]

Dude, don't rely only on review. If you are interested in this particular machine, test it. I bought tiger 660 without tests and it was very okay bike until I ended run-in period and tried to push a little, nothing happened 🙄. What more, you will hardly find any negative review on this triumph but I am selling it, so learn at other faults and don't take review as granted. Everyone is different. You may appreciate another qualities when for some it is "no no" bike.

[@herrdirektor1969]

@@m4ci3j88 Thanks for the suggestion. I already bought a Moto Morini xcape without test riding it (reviews only) and a r1250rt, also no test ride. So far perfect bikes. But you are right, in the end your own test right will decide the truth, if there is doubt on the reviews.

[@copywriter12]

I found Moto Guzzi Mandello is way more fun. Stelvio disappointed me. Lack of engine breaking was the main point. Sport mode is ok though, fast and angry :)

[@VToldsMotoShow]

Interesting, perhaps I've got to try the Mandello. It's on my list but I got discouraged after the Stelvio experience. Might reconsider so thanks for sharing!

[@copywriter12]

@@VToldsMotoShow honestly --- I would have had the same discouragement if Stelvio would be the 1st motoguzzi i rode. Anyway, thanks for the video and greetings from Rīga.

[@MrWadeStevens]

Don’t understand this review. I’ve ridden this bike, and have owned over 30 bikes, and this Stelvio was great compared to all of them. If I didn’t own a V100S, I’d buy the Stelvio in a heartbeat.

[@VToldsMotoShow]

So Stelvio is the best bike for you then. 29 bad bikes and a great Stelvio. I don't own a Stelvio nor any other Moto Guzzi and hence share my experiences very openly. Take them or leave them.

[@HUW-05039]

Ok review, but I'm still waiting for kove 800x review.

[@VToldsMotoShow]

Nah, I think I'm going to pass for now. Doesn't seem like a real member of the segment.

[@HUW-05039]

@@VToldsMotoShow I won't push, but don't give up. Who will have *vtold* us better than you 😁?

[@hammerhead28]

will you review cfmoto 450mt? 😊

[@VToldsMotoShow]

Not likely ;)

[@bressan1998]

Do you prefer the Stelvio or the Multistrada V2s ?

[@VToldsMotoShow]

I'd go with the Mulistrada V2S.

[@lukaszsliwa1850]

I’d switch mine 950s for Stelvio :) Better low rpm, less clutch in city traffic - and overall engine just feels great. In terms of performance and pull - it’s super subjective - so don’t trust talking heads, go and test ride one :) Concerns I do share - 1st gear clunk that move the bike few mm, wonder if it gets better in time, and suspension - coming from skyhook - might be bit hard Blind spot radar and shaft is really cool “usp” for this segment. And even after spending a week with magnificent V4 Rally and thinking about used V4S, I’m still seriously considering Stelvio - as it has enough character for my taste.

[@bressan1998]

@@lukaszsliwa1850 No don't do that. I tried both and I prefer the Ducati. The gear box on the Stelvio is awful. Also the Ducati V2s is more confortable overall also better customer support from Ducati VS Guzzi.

[@lukaszsliwa1850]

@@bressan1998 Haha well, that's subjective, my experience where bit different - but in all honesty as much as I am considering Guzzi, suspension and less off-road capability probably will keep my away, I would love to stick with Ducati, but V2s in not enough upgrade from owned 950s, I have issues with base V4s small range, Rally with I had almost 10/10 experience is outside my budget - I'll probably end up with Honda's new ATAS :D

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

The Stelvio is a nice bike, but just like any Guzzi it is not for everyone. I had fun riding it and to me it feels a very good bike and in the same time it is hard to compare it to any other brand because it is not in line with any segment at all. By the way, I am not a Guzzi fan. Anyways a great video. Those interested can check my test ride video of the Stelvio. Cheers.

[@VToldsMotoShow]

I'd put it aside a V-Strom 1050, Africa Twin 1000 and Versys 1000 due to "compatible" engine displacement. Thanks for contributing to the discussion, mate!

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

My pleasure. You are welcome

[@sandwaves5642]

A very nice review ‼‼👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Let's take one thing out of our system : This bike looks like no other - in a positive way. It is, also, very comfortable ( on +/- ok roads ). It handles very well.... BUT I think Piaggio has made a strategic mistake, by NOT including the ACC and the QS. Center stand - for easier maintenance, would also be nice to have. It is ( unlike the 1300GS ) very top-heavy, not very economical, and with ( possibly on the next gen ) electronic suspension + all the mentioned above, it will be at, around, the 1300GS price tag ! Then - the looks - will, probably, be the only argument to buy this bike 🤷‍♂

[@VToldsMotoShow]

It does look good to me too but today it's indeed not enough to be truly competitive.

[@sandwaves5642]

@@VToldsMotoShow Those who buy it, are happy that it does THAT MUCH, otherwise, it's sold for being a GUZZI ‼️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@fayezhamad2173]

Great, we still waiting for cfmoto 800 mt explore to be reviewed by your channel Thanks

[@VToldsMotoShow]

I'm not sure if I'm going to do that. It looks like a generic bike to me and at this level I don't think I'm ready to validate that by trying and reviewing it. Chinese manufacturers are getting better but I have a slight feeling that they may still fail in some areas and until they're 100% competitive, I think I'm going to leave them aside.

[@fayezhamad2173]

I think in some aspects about the cfmoto bikes you’r not considere them to match the level one manufactures before you try them it’s kind of out of fear my friend,cfmoto it’s become so popular in USA , Australia, uk , and so many countries around the world, give it shot, your thoughts so important for us

[@redbull4fly797]

@@VToldsMotoShow And what are those areas? 800mt is the best value bike a money can buy, with 790 ktm engine and good specs, 8inch tft with apple car play and android auto (you cant get that even on 1300gs), heated seat, grips, cruise control, QS...for 11k euro...I'm sure they are more than competitive that any other 11k bikes.

@@VToldsMotoShow man... CFMOTO is the only chinese brand that is betting their own name on world market. All the other chinese factories are hidding behind some know brand from the past. This means everything, Just test it... don't be afraid of embracing the chinese borg. they have 曲奇饼!. that shit is so snub.

[@dorstefan]

Good and honest review.

[@VToldsMotoShow]

At your service!