Adventure Motorcycles

2008Moto Guzzi Stelvio

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The 2008 Moto Guzzi Stelvio is a big adventure tourer for riders who want Italian character and long-distance comfort. Its 1151cc engine makes 108.4 hp and 108 Nm, with an 840 mm seat and 18-litre tank.

Capacity: 1151.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 214.0 kg
Seat height: 840 mm
Power: 108.4 HP (79.7 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail55%

Cornering62%

City riding55%

Daily riding65%

Touring82%

Two-up72%

Track40%

Best for: This is a big-bore adventure-touring machine built for covering long distances comfortably with occasional light off-road excursions rather than outright sport performance.
Built for: The Stelvio suits a rider who values a characterful transverse V-twin, strong torque delivery, and long-haul stability over razor-sharp agility or track-focused handling.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders wanting a lightweight, flickable machine for tight city streets or aggressive track riding.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 840mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2008 Moto Guzzi Stelvio, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1151.0 ccm
Power: 108.4 HP (79.7 kW)
Torque: 108.0 Nm (11.0 kgf-m)
Engine type: V-Twin
Power/weight ratio: 0.5065 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 95.0 x 81.2 mm
Compression: 11.0:1
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Lubrication system: Oil bath

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Clutch: Single plate with integrated flexible couplings

Dimensions & weight

Overall length: 2250 mm
Overall width: 1025 mm
Overall height: 1475 mm
Seat height: 840 mm
Dry weight: 214.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 18.00 litres
Ground clearance: 210 mm
Reserve fuel capacity: 3.30 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: High tensile steel tubular twin cradle
Front suspension: Upside down 50 mm fully adjustable forks (spring preload and hydraulic for rebound and compression) with mounting for radial calipers.
Rear suspension: Progressive single swingarm, fully adjustable monoshock with separate gas reservoir (spring preload and hydraulic for rebound and compression).
Front wheel travel: 170 mm
Rear wheel travel: 155 mm
Rake (fork angle): 27.0°

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Twin floating 320 mm stainless steel wave discs, radial calipers with 4 opposed pistons.
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Single 282 mm fixed stainless steel disc, floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons.
Rear brakes diameter: 282 mm
Front tyre: 110/90-19
Rear tyre: 180/55-17