TRAVERSE Issue 45 - December 2024 | Page 101

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NEWS

THE STELVIO

It was 1825 when the Stelvio Pass was opened to traffic : 200 years of history for an imposing project that quickly became more than just a simple communication route .
The famous pass linking Valtellina and Val Venosta , with a total of 88 hairpin bends – 48 on the Alto Adige side and 40 on the Lombardy side – is now , more than anything , a legendary destination for any motorcycling tourist . A home for the soul and an unmissable conquest for every fan of the two wheels .
To celebrate this important anniversary , EICMA 2024 is the occasion for Moto Guzzi to unveil the Stelvio Duecento Tributo : a special version – a limited and numbered edition – of the latest adventure of the Eagle , designed for borderless journeys and bearing the prestigious name of the famous pass .
Produced with Stelvio PFF Rider Assistance Solution , the Duecento Tributo version stands out for its brandnew dedicated colours that emphasise this particular model ’ s disposition for adventure .
Livery inspired by natural elements such as the white of the snow , combined with graphics in blue and red – very popular colours for the technical clothing designed for mountain excursions . Graphics enriched by unique details like the pattern that traces the form of the mythical hairpin bends and the geographical coordinates of the Stelvio Pass .
Another element that visually conveys the spirit of the unflagging traveller is the radiator protection grille , where the stylised “ signature ” of the eagle shines out .
Stelvio Duecento Tributo is produced in a limited and numbered edition of 2758 , exactly the elevation ( 2758 metres above sea level ) that makes the Stelvio the highest paved pass in Italy . The number of each bike is shown on the handlebar riser .
The accessories of the Stelvio Duecento Tributo are designed with every type of journey in mind . Sharing the technical base of the Stelvio PFF Rider Assistance Solution , this model boasts the innovative driving assistance platform based on Imaging Radar 4D technology and developed by Piaggio Fast Forward . These devices play a vital role in terms of active safety , guaranteeing the Forward Collision Warning ( FCW ), Blind Spot Information System ( BLIS ) and Lane Change Assist ( LCA ) functions .
The outfitting includes heated hand grips , heated comfort rider ’ s and passenger seats , a central stand , the TPMS tyre pressure sensor , the bi-directional Quick Shifter and the Moto Guzzi MIA multimedia platform .
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