Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 vs Honda Xl1000v Varadero
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 vs Honda Xl1000v Varadero. Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200: 105 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 259 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Xl1000v Varadero: 98 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200
Honda Xl1000v Varadero
Horsepower (hp)
105 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
107 Nm
98 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
259 kg
247 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
105 hp @ 7,500 rpm
98 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
107 Nm @ 6,400 rpm
98 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight
259 kg (wet/curb weight)
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200
7.5/10
"Flawed, characterful, and deeply rewarding for the right rider."
Pros
+Massive low-down torque
+Shaft drive zero maintenance
+Unique character and soul
Cons
−Alternator belt service critical
−Clunky gearbox needs patience
−Mediocre stock suspension
Honda Xl1000v Varadero
8.0/10
"Underrated, bulletproof tourer that punches well above its used price."
Pros
+Bombproof Honda reliability record
+Shaft drive, minimal maintenance
+Exceptional long-distance touring comfort
Cons
−Fuel pump failures on FI models
−Complex fairing, expensive to repair
−Carb models need careful inspection
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