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to take on a bit of the rough stuff , Moto Guzzi has reinforced the unit on the Stelvio for added durability . The suspension system has been exclusively tailored for the Stelvio , offering both control and excitement in sporty riding , as well as comfort during long journeys and reliable grip on what Guzzi calls “ less conventional terrain .” That all comes courtesy of its ample 170mm travel . The Sachs fork , equipped with 46mm stanchions , is adjustable for rebound and spring preload , while the KYB shock absorber allows adjustments for rebound and spring preload . The Brembo braking system incorporates a pair of 320mm floating steel discs at the front , with radial-mount monobloc calipers . Both the front brake and clutch master cylinders are radial pull and feature span adjustment . The 19- inch front and 17-inch rear wheels are a tubeless design . A 21-litre fuel tank provides enough juice for a touring range of around 400km while the rider can choose from up to five different riding modes to tailor the ride to their liking . These link in with the bike ’ s six-axis IMU , traction control and ABS systems . While the V100 Mandello debuted a first for Guzzi in the form of the highly refined
“ Compact Block ” engine , the Stelvio also brings to the table a first for the Italian brand . The Stelvio is the first Moto Guzzi equipped with the PFF Rider Assistance Solution , which is offered as a factory option ( the bike can be ordered with or without ). This cuttingedge driving assistance platform is built on 4D Imaging Radar technology . According to Moto Guzzi , this is the first time that such radar sensors ( one is located above the front headlight assembly and one below the rear headlight assembly ) have been implemented for use on a motorcycle . The advantages , compared with a traditional ultrasonic sensor-based driver assistance system , lie in an extremely wide field of vision and reliable monitoring regardless of lighting and environmental conditions . Between them they offer Following Cruise control ( FCC ), Forward Collision Warning ( FCW ), Blind Spot Information System ( BLIS ) and Lane Change Assist ( LCA ) functions . FCC is an advanced cruise control system using the front radar to adapt the speed based on the vehicle in front . The system acts on engine brake control , increasing it if the vehicle in front slows down . Kiwi fans of the brand can expect the Stelvio to arrive in here the latter half of 2024 .
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