a touring enduro , which was originally developed for the European market,
stands somewhat apart For this reason alone it is worth taking a closer look! Moreover, for the money they are asking for it, you can only buy some ancient “Japanese” from 25 years ago. And the Stealth 400 GS is, albeit lightweight, but still a truly full-fledged tourenduro , which is capable of mastering a long road, dirt tracks, and many other difficulties. True, its design is, of course, not for everyone, because it looks like a Chinese copy of touring enduros from BMW, but the guest from the Middle Kingdom is still good in many respects. In addition, the choice in this cubic capacity is still insignificant, and the Stealth 400 GS simply has no competitors, except for several old Japanese models that have long been discontinued.
Brief history of the model range
Stels is a brand under which a large Russian engineering company, in collaboration with Asian partners, has been producing bicycles and motorcycles since 1996.
The cooperation of the Velomotors holding with China Qianjiang Group, the largest Chinese manufacturer of motorcycle equipment and owner of the Keeway and Benelli brands, marked the beginning of the production of a new line of products.
The first signs of Russian-Chinese collaboration were the Skif 50 mini-scooter (2007) and the Stels Gryphon Orion 125 A road motorcycle (2010).
Wanting to expand the range of models offered, one after another Velomotors offers Enduro class motorcycles.
In 2011, the Stels 400 Enduro model appeared, already in its name indicating the class. Two years later, three more models were added to this model range - Cruiser, GT and GS.
In some characteristics they are similar, and some indicators significantly distinguish them from each other.
Now the partners of Velomotors are actively working on the development of new models of motorcycles that operate exclusively on electric traction.
Stels 400 Enduro
The Stels 400 Enduro model (2011 - model year) has a sporty appearance.
Thanks to the soft suspension, the motorcycle can easily move on a flat road (can accelerate to 100 km/h) and off-road, and its small dimensions allow it to maneuver in dense traffic.
For the four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, which is started by an electric starter, the Stels 400 Enduro design provides protection.
The manual transmission is a 6-speed foot-operated gearbox . Braking at the slightest pressure on the clutch is provided by a multi-disc brake system.
A comfortable steering wheel and optimal layout of a steel tubular frame make this motorcycle accessible to inexperienced off-road enthusiasts.
Motorcycle STELS 400GT Motorcycle reviews, test drives
Alexey5
Biker
Good day to everyone – gentlemen! And so - I finally bought myself a bigger motorcycle - more solid and with a larger cubic capacity than I had before. Meet the Stels 400 GT! Actually, before buying it, I read a lot of reviews and forums - they write that the model is broken - we’ll see if this is true or not - in any case, I liked the equipment - and besides, for this money (125,000 rubles) there is nothing not to buy from new 400 – current.
