Thursday, January 15, 2009

2009 Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 ridden

Pic: www.motorcycledaily.com

Barry Winfield from www.motorcycledaily.com got astride the new 2009 Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200. Here is what he has to say

The big deal about the Moto-Guzzi Stelvio 1200 4V is how it feels to ride. You can read all about how it is named for the famous Stelvio Pass cut into the Ortles Massif, and how there are 84 hairpin bends in it, and write that off as romantic piffle. You can check out the gladiatorial looks of the bike and put that down to the usual European fascination with adventure-tourers.

But once the big Goose is rolling along under you, the accumulated engineering experience associated with a long and storied heritage are made real by the beat of the venerable V-twin, the precision of the big chassis, and the sheer organic conversation the Stelvio has with its rider. Even if you aren't a fan of this genre, or of big V-twins with shaft drive, this bike will charm you into seeing things differently......


Read the whole article HERE

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