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I rather like the look of the new Stelvio, when it's ridden.
But it struck home with me yesterday when I had to move 7 new Ducati V4 adventure bikes out of our shed.
This things are high and heavy to push, and difficult even on a perfect concrete surface.
Add luggage, tiredness, mud caked tyres and I can't imagine the adventure lasting too long.
Chris.
I keep looking at the side photos of the seats and it's holding me back till we can actually sit on one. The front seat looks mighty thin, flat, and I hate being locked into one position.
Plus, we do a lot of two up, my lady is a solid 5'10," and we did not like how much above me she was on the Tiger1200.
I rather like the look of the new Stelvio, when it's ridden.
But it struck home with me yesterday when I had to move 7 new Ducati V4 adventure bikes out of our shed....
Speaking with my local Moto Guzzi dealer (imagine. The only one in the Chicago area, and just 4 miles away!) They are expecting one, maybe two Stelvio by the end on the year. About $16k. More sport touring than the Mandelo. Same engine but more features. we'll see.
My dealer referred me to Guzzi's website to order it there, which I did. Guzzi confirmed it right away replying:
To prepare and deliver your Moto Guzzi products it might take from 15 to 30 days.
In the next 24 hours (1 business day) one of our representative will contact you to keep you updated on the order status.
Speaking with my local Moto Guzzi dealer (imagine. The only one in the Chicago area, and just 4 miles away!) They are expecting one, maybe two Stelvio by the end on the year. About $16k. More sport touring than the Mandelo. Same engine but more features. we'll see.
Have you ridden a V100 Mandello? Time has a habit of finding better ways to do things. Let alone dealing with hardening rubber, wear, etc.
I would much rather have one of the new bike(s) a lot more than the 15-16 year old designs you mention. The only reason I haven't plunked down cash on a new Stelvio is that the seats don't look comfy so I want to sit on one first.
To each their own. I certainly don't fault people having multiple bikes but 19K Canadian seems pretty reasonable for what you get, and rather than 2 you would have only 1 to license, maintain, and insure.
Have you ridden a V100 Mandello? Time has a habit of finding better ways to do things. Let alone dealing with hardening rubber, wear, etc.
I would much rather have one of the new bike(s) a lot more than the 15-16 year old designs you mention. The only reason I haven't plunked down cash on a new Stelvio is that the seats don't look comfy so I want to sit on one first.
The Mandelo is what Guzzi made to replace the California due to the new European emissions regulations. Not bad at all. Just the seal is a little too high for me
Yeah I was trying to understand that myself. I wouldn't be surprised if the next V100 variant is a California? Or maybe a naked roadster then a California tourer?
The Mandelo is what Guzzi made to replace the California due to the new European emissions regulations. Not bad at all. Just the seal is a little too high for me