Why I Bought a Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 NTX

I take the long way home from work one cold, early spring day and explain why I chose to buy a Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 NTX. Some nice country and gravel roads included in this video. Enjoy.
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[@travelinben1966]

The Stelvio is definitely the best looking adventure bike out there, along with the Super Tenere.I wish they still made the Stelvio.

[@mcragosta]

When riding gravel, drop the tire pressures to low to mid 20's psi. It will help tremendously. Get yourself a little $20 portable air compressor (about the size of a sandwich) to carry around so you can air back up on the asphalt. Those Pirelli's you now have are mostly street purpose. If you're going to be doing a decent amount of gravel, I would get some adventure tires with a little more off-road bias. Sexy bike. I'm considering one myself.

[@halinabiegalski9509]

I’m just waiting for the summer and videos capturing the beauty of the North, it will be something to watch...

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Lots more coming up and we will definitely chronicle the more beautiful parts of Ontario as we move toward the summer.

[@basdebruin2355]

Being a Guzzi owner myself I congretz you with your Guzzi. Done a few km’s on a Stelvio the Stelvio is a very reliable allround bike. If you ever find the time, ride it on the Stelvio pass or one of the passes nearby Mandello del Lario Italië, home of the Guzzi. Beautiful area, a lot of camping places in the area.

[@brooke5455]

Nice place to ride!

[@chrishall4342]

Hi mate nice guzzi I have a stevio ntx my self done 18000 ks and I love it you won't regret I have owned bmws as well but they don't have half the riding pleasure that comes from riding a guzzi all the best Chris from nz 👍

[@MRmotrhead]

That is the secret...if it gets deep, or things get squirrely, stand up! I do a lot of km standing on adventure bikes. I had Pivot Pegs on mine, and they were perfect for standing, and great sitting down.

[@stonesharve]

hello my friendnd at what intervals do you have to do the engine valves service

[@Guybrush1816351]

Congratulations on the good choice :) Come say hi in the Stelvio topic on advrider if you want :)

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks! Will do.

[@rickrides8352]

1:35 You should watch Royal Jordanian's Daily observations :) (about having fun in THE City)

[@patrykbiegalski3656]

Nice!

[@mikecampbell7558]

Nice Review...I love my Stelvio and was in the same position as you...checked pretty much everything else out, couldn't justify the price of the BMW, no shaft on the Africa Twin and the super ten was the only serious competitor. I picked mine up in late August of 2017 and rode to Belize in November.....no problems at all - rock solid on the slab and surprisingly light in the marl, just a solid does it all with character bike. I am not sure why BMW's are so pricey here (Canada) in Europe the difference was only a thousand euro or so... cheers M

[@mikecampbell7558]

oh and make sure you fuse those aux lights as they will short out and as they are connected to the alternator fuse can kill the battery....

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Sounds like an awesome adventure. I finally have mine at my cottage by Algonquin Park. Can’t wait to explore every nook and cranny around here.

[@ZX9RDan]

I put some Michelin Road 5 TRAIL on mine this year because the 10 000K I did on the Scorpions left to be desired. I LOVE them, sticky in curves and long lasting (so far). But at $620 for an installed pair... Not cheap. Not as good on gravel, but adequate. I love my Fat Italian! Planning a trip across Canada on it.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Yeah, these Italian bikes ain’t cheap. I’m learning everything I can about the maintenance so I can do it myself. I really need tires that are good off road because so many of my rides are on gravel. I love the bike but it definitely has issues. Video on electrical problems coming out tomorrow.

[@Heartofthevillage]

Bought mine for the same reasons. Well-built, adequately priced, super comfy, checks almost all boxes. Just installed Mitas E-07 Plus Dakar on my 2013 NTX. Rock solid. Of course, experience, skills and confidence go a long way. Experiment with tire pressure and ABS/ATC on/off settings for better off-road experience. Standing up on the pegs when going off road and over bumps and humps helps with stability and with the sphincter ;)

[@XCTERRA]

The sphincter factor on the gravel will greatly be reduces with a set of TKC80''s tires

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks for the tip. Since then I've been on some gnarly dirt roads on it and have really improved and raised my confidence.

[@ZERODOSI]

Don't forget radial caliper brakes. I've one since 2012. Best bike. I love it like the first day. You'll be there in Mandello at 2021 for the centenary of Moto Guzzi?

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

I'd love to but it's a long way from Canada. We'll see.

[@ZERODOSI]

@@DifferentSpokesTV I was wrong the interrogative form but you understood. Sorry. From Canada it's hard! For me is easier: I live in Abruzzo!

[@gisepy]

Hi There! I'm 193cm (6.3ft) tall. How do you think, would it fits for my size? Thanks!

[@nuggethead008]

As an owner of an MG Griso, I'd love a Stelvio. Easy bikes to live with, and self maintain on your own. To my eyes, I love the dual headlights and overall feel of an MG over the BMW which my buddy has (R1200r). BM's lack a little excitement for me personally.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Agree. I love the shake of the Guzzi’s. Character seems to be a cliche but it’s real to me.

[@gregorytimmons4777]

Oh, i love Griso's. Especially that green color they paint some of them. Painted i should say. I don't think they are being built anymore.

[@GiorgioPranzo]

I got both and love both. Taken the Stelvio on really long rides, from Seattle to Nevada etc. great cruiser. The Griso is awesome around the city.

[@northof-62]

I found it to quite capable on gravel. But off-roading needs better tyres.

[@uralbob1]

Try TKC-80s. That's what I use on my '09. They are great on bad gravel roads. These are the stock tires on the BMW Adventure. I even love them on the street.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks. Since this video came out I’ve been riding off road quite a bit a have gotten a lot better at it. Those vids will be out soon. I’ve had the bike on some trails in Algonquin Park and the Scorpion Trails have handled them pretty well.

[@MRmotrhead]

I rode my '11 Stelvio up the Dempster to Inuvik and back (1400+km) in about 26 hours including waiting hours for a ferry...the big girl does just fine on gravel! Relax and let it move around. I made a stupid mistake and traded it for a Norge, which is a nice bike, but I will be going back to a Stelvio as soon as I can!

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

I’ve gotten better on the loose stuff since I made this video and feel much more confident on the gravel. Standing up helps too. Unfortunately Guzzi discontinued the Stelvio but they can still be found used. I hope they bring it back soon but until then we have the V85TT.

[@UncleWally3]

I’ve been riding for 50 years on many bikes for many miles, but never owned a Guzzi. Still own a sport touring bike and a trusty but not exciting V-Strom. But today, today I rode a 2013 Guzzi Steivio NTX. Let’s just say I found it has a lot of character; kind of got me looking for a place to attach a winch. I used to say these bikes appeared to be half NASA half Massey-Ferguson but really, I’m not sure about the NASA part anymore. Feels more Russian than Italian - okay, that’s just not fair. That said, nobody could say it isn’t interesting and different; wouldn’t see yourself coming and going on one of these. At the end of the day, I’m not sure what I admire more, the bike or the people that appreciate them.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks for the comment. Love the Guzzi with all of its character and I find it to be the most comfortable adventure bike that I’ve ridden.

[@gregorytimmons4777]

I love riding a bike that almost no one else has and it's not because it's a shitty bike because they are pretty damn reliable. There engineering is unique. Somewhat more automotive like but pretty simple and basic for the most part. The tonti frame mean't that for a long time Moto Guzzi's were great handling bikes. I just love having Moto Guzzi on this planet so i can have my own favorite brand and it isn't the same brand 99% of people convince themselves to buy. The engineering, handling and the horsepower curve really make it a fun bike that's not too much of anything but just right in a lot of ways. I don't really need the power some bikes have and i am not buying into the lifestyle. I love motorcycles and Moto Guzzi is my Harley Davidson. I just ride old classics. I'm sure i'd like a Harley but it's just a lot of money. At least there are some cheap ones finally. When i was younger they just were a little too rare still but now? Something that has the power but makes it a little higher, is a little lighter and still a little less expensive. Because even if you can get bikes at a price you can stomach it's still going to cost what they cost to fix or upgrade.

[@ronaldwesterduin3719]

@@gregorytimmons4777 very well said,you are a real Guzzisti.

[@gregorytimmons4777]

@@ronaldwesterduin3719 Thanks Ron. Maybe not exclusively because i daily an 80 XS1100 Yamaha for the time being but that's only because my 76 Moto Guzzi 1000 i convert is being torn down (by me) to tidy up the wiring, brake pads all around, lower bars, charging issues, etc. Oh well, no bike is perfect but i know a Moto Guzzi can be a damn reliable bike that will travel a LOT of miles. I love their engineering and the simplicity and ease of maintaining it.

[@ronaldwesterduin3719]

@@gregorytimmons4777 well nothing wrong with Yamaha good bikes👍

[@Turco949]

Even before buying a Stelvio, I have always thought, as good as they were, BMWs were overpriced. Again, glad to hear you, too, are enjoying your Stelvio! I bought my 2017 new and it was a real bargain to boot. No regrets! I don't know about their other models but Stelvio and V7 models are highly reliable yet underrated bikes, imho.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Thanks. My wife will upgrade her bike soon and the V7 is one of the Bikes we’re considering.

[@Turco949]

@@DifferentSpokesTV If I wasn't too big for it, I'd definitely buy one to ride around town or even for commuting. Another one that seems fun is the new V9 Roamer. If you got the money, the new model, V85 that replaced Stelvio is definitely a gorgeous bike! Have fun and ride safely!

[@derciodias62]

We have 2 in Angola

[@BROne7zerO]

👍👍

[@johnhauber6458]

I think you made the right choice... not sure the BMW would've given you anything this one won't, and it would be just as heavy.

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

I think you're right. The BMW had some more fancy electronics but I don't think those make it worth twice as much.

[@TylerPoppe]

@@DifferentSpokesTV I tried the new 1250 GS and I really loved it, but found all the electronics, the 45 different maps, how it did rev matching up and down, it was all just really weird to me and felt very sterile. Plus the expense. Still had a huge smile on my face, but then I got back on my v7 and I was blown away at how fun the bike was and just how it felt so mechanical and raw and thrilling to ride again. Really want a Stelvio one day!

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

I know what you mean Tyler. Love the BMW but all of the R&D that goes into the technology is driving up the price of these bikes. They're becoming very expensive toys indeed. Love the v7! It's on my shortlist of bikes to ride and review. Can't wait to swing a leg over one.

[@TylerPoppe]

Different Spokes TV nice! Look forward to your review on one. I think they are really crimped by the fueling, so if you can ride one with a proper tune, you’ll be blown away as a fun romper for the streets and canyons.

[@halinabiegalski9509]

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[@Kwhopperfan]

Too bad they quit making them when they decided to make little bikes from here on out. I know where there are a few left overs across the country.. I still want one, keep coming back to it. Love my Super Tenere, but would love something different and more comfortable

[@DifferentSpokesTV]

Definitely the most comfy ADV bike I've ridden.

[@sorryociffer]

And air cooled means less stuff to go wrong!

[@Docv400]

Loose surfaces? Stand up!

[@Me-yh4uc]

John Warner Shut up.

[@Docv400]

@@Me-yh4uc ?

[@Kwhopperfan]

Tire choice, standing up and getting time in, really makes a difference

[@northof-62]

@@Me-yh4uc lol