Moto Guzzi Stelvio 8V vs Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200cc ABS (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi Stelvio 8Vstacks up against the Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200cc ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi Stelvio 8VMoto Guzzi Stelvio 1200cc ABS
Model year20122010
Price$13,150
Engine1151 cc1151 cc
Horsepower103 hp108 hp
Torque113 Nm108 Nm
Weight214 kg
Seat height32 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity8.5 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Stainless steel wave discs, radial calipers with 4 opposed pistons.Double disc. Stainless steel wave discs, radial calipers with 4 opposed pistons.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single fixed stainless steel disc, floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons.Single disc. Single fixed stainless steel disc, floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons.
Tires110/80-R19 / 180/55-R17 110/90-R19 / 180/55-R17

Moto Guzzi Stelvio 8V vs Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200cc ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi Stelvio 8V and the Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200cc ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi Stelvio 8V brings 103 hp, while the Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200cc ABS counters with 108 hp at 214 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: