Dutch V100 Stelvio PPF owner here. The original wind screen is way to small, and makes the stelvio quite uncomforable for tall rider at me at 100komh+ speeds. Luckaliy he GIVI D8208ST screen makes a massive difference in wind protection. I also added a MRA X touring spoiler screen large to further reduce turbulence. I do recommend de high seat for tall riders. I absolutely love the seating postiion, the engine rumble and howling noises, the looks, on-road handling, (never done off-road) , the wide mirrors, the smooth throtlle response. I do have the PPF, it works, it is not perfect. But if it ever warns me of something I have overlooked, it is worth it IMHO. Super annoying it does not have a button for warning lights... such a weird omission, and I do still miss self canceling blinkers. Really quirky that these features are missing on such a capable and expensive bike. Wou;d I buy again: without doubt. The comfort levels and ergonomics for tall riders (after GIVI+MRA windscreen and higher seat upgrade) is really fantastic. It almost feel llike you are riding a cruiser (position and sound), but in a way way sportier and much more capable bike.
No self cancelling blinkers is bad and doesn’t exist on the Mandello either….but what I noticed on my Mandello is if you leave the blinkers on for a longer time, >6 blinks if I remember right, it actually turns off atomatically!!! Very strange!!!??? Why not do it after 3 blinks?
Yes agree, My Mandello indicators cancel after 500 meters or circa 20 seconds, and no way of adjusting in diagnostic either. like my 2 Bmw that offer 5 sec or 15 sec option in gs 911.
Mandello s owner here. Since you owned the mandello s and tried the stelvio did you noticed any improvement to the gear shifting into first gear and the way it quickshifts from 1st to third gear? I think this is the only negative thing i can say about the mandello s after riding it 6.000 km.
Agree with everything you said, it's a great bike, except for the suspension. It's very basic, harsh and doesn't give me confidence in the corners. Fortunately I only use this bike for relaxed touring, so it doesn't matter too much. I expect they will offer the active suspension soon.
The only thing I don't like about the look is the motor and gearbox should be black. I'm guessing they will do that as an update. I wish somebody would do a review of this bike with the factory hard cases. It's a great touring machine and it would be nice to see one set up that way.
hahaha. Thank you! I have ridden about 14 hours in total in this bike. But I do a lot of reviews in a year, and ride a lot of bikes so I don't need a lot of time on a bike to get to know it's short term strong and weak points. I always recommend long term reviews or owner reviews to get good picture of a bike, although that takes some time with new models of course.
The bike looks like directly taken out of the showroom. I guess you didn't even ride it for 1'000 km. That's not a review, that's just plain promotion. 😂
