Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 NTX 4V vs BMW R1200GS (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 NTX 4Vstacks up against the BMW R1200GS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 NTX 4VBMW R1200GS
Model year20112007
Price$13,590
Engine1151 cc1170 cc
Horsepower103 hp102 hp
Torque113 Nm115 Nm
Weight259 kg199 kg
Seat height33 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Stainless steel wave discs, radial calipers with 4 opposed pistons.Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single fixed stainless steel disc, floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons.Single disc
Tires110/90-R19 / 180/55-R17 110/80-H19 / 150/70-H17

Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 NTX 4V vs BMW R1200GS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 NTX 4V and the BMW R1200GS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 NTX 4V brings 103 hp in a 259 kg package, while the BMW R1200GS counters with 102 hp at 199 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: