Moto Guzzi Stelvio 8V vs Moto Guzzi Stelvio 4V (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 4V. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi Stelvio 8VMoto Guzzi Stelvio 4V
Model year20122012
Price$13,150$14,990
Engine1151 cc1151 cc
Horsepower103 hp103 hp
Torque113 Nm108 Nm
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 110/80-R19 / 180/55-R17

Moto Guzzi Stelvio 8V vs Moto Guzzi Stelvio 4V — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi Stelvio 8V and the Moto Guzzi Stelvio 4V 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 4V counters with 103 hp. On price, the Moto Guzzi Stelvio 8V has the lower MSRP.

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: