The Stelvio Pass is a road that pretty much all motorcyclists have heard of. It’s one of the most hyped roads on the face of the earth, and for good reason. The iconic road is filled with hairpins, sweeping turns, elevation changes, and breathtaking views; the perfect recipe for adrenaline-seeking motorcyclists like you and me.
And indeed, the Stelvio Pass has pretty much become synonymous with Italy’s motorcycle manufacturers. In fact, for a certain Moto Guzzi, it’s so important that they decided to name an entire model range after the mountain pass: the Stelvio adventure-tourer.
Now, the Stelvio name was recently reinvigorated, rejoining the motorcycle market late in 2023. And now, for the 2025 model-year, Moto Guzzi has launched the Stelvio Duecento Tributo, a special-edition model designed to pay tribute to the 200th anniversary of the Stelvio Pass. Only 2,758 of these things will ever be produced, and that number is a nod to the elevation of the road, which is 2,578 meters above sea level—the more you know.
So, what makes the Stelvio Duecento Tributo so special?
Well, for starters, each unit gets a production number engraved on the handlebar riser. Of course, it also gets an eye-catching livery composed of white, red, and blue elements. Moto Guzzi says that the livery is meant to encapsulate the curves of the Stelvio Pass, while coordinates on the fairings of the bike give it an adventurous feel. Styling-wise, it’s pretty cool, as Moto Guzzi has managed to keep the thing looking sleek, yet sporty. It’s just that this particular livery reminds me of Aprilia’s Indaco Tagelmust colorway on the Tuareg 660.
Aesthetics aside, however, Moto Guzzi continues its maximalist approach with the bike’s features. This thing is packed with tech—way more tech than anybody asked for. For starters, there’s a 4D radar system from Piaggio Fast Forward that handles safety features like Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Information, and Lane Change Assist. Heated grips and seats come as standard, and there’s even a built-in TPMS.
Oh, and of course, it gets a built-in multimedia system for you to pair and mirror your smartphone. And while all this may come in handy, there’s no denying that they’ll also cause this thing’s price tag to skyrocket.
At the end of the day, it’s hard not to second glance at this limited-edition Guzzi. It’s a cool, rugged machine with tons of tech and capability. But here’s the thing. Is the Stelvio itself a fitting platform to pay tribute to the iconic Stelvio Pass? It’s a fully paved, well-manicured road with dozens of hairpins and tons of sweeping turns—not exactly the playground of a heavyweight ADV machine.
If you were to ask me, I’d carve the corners of the pass on something nimbler and stripped back. Perhaps a lightweight machine like a Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono, or perhaps even the Aprilia RS 457. But hey, that’s just me.
Source: Moto Guzzi
