I bought the S version in February having had 3 GS’s & S1000XR previously & have just clocked up 7200miles. I’ve taken it on a number of tours including Northern France & it’s been unbelievably good. I fitted the powerbronze touring screen which transformed it into a proper touring bike. I’m 6’2 and have ridden over 500miles in a day. Best bike I’ve ever had & will keep it indefinitely!
txs for the comment, my xr will hit 100 k kms in the spring, and i ride 25k per year, year round, so the shaft drive will be a huge advantage (but i don't like the r1250 because they are agricultural for me, especialliy the quickshifter) I'm 56, 6'3 and 120 kgs so I need a comfortable, big bike.
Well I have bought one, you're absolutely right it is a thing of beauty. I have no problems with the riding position (but it's a personal thing and I have short ish legs). It truly is a superb bike and well worth the premium price. You know you're on something special when an MV rider does a double take.
I fell in love with this bike in 2021 when it was revealed and bought the S as soon as it was available in Romania. I have to admit that no other bike I've owned managed to make me this happy on every ride. It's brilliant: looks awesome, rides good, sounds perfect with the stock exhaust, it makes you giggle under your helmet when you ride it... What more could you wish for? 😊
@@jeanpequignot80 I can't tell you anything about maintenance because I got an extended 4 year warranty without km limit and 4 year or 24000 km free maintenance deal when I purchased the bike as it was the first one in our country 🙂 All I know is that I got the first service done at 1500 km and the next one is at 10000 km or 1 year.
I had one of the first ones in the country and have covered 3000 miles or so. I have fitted the powerbronze touring screen. I’ve dropped the pegs by 40mm to make the seating position slightly more comfortable and added 20mm bar risers. It is now genuine all day tourer. The aero flaps don’t make too much difference to the wind but they definitely help to keep you dry. I love the bike and intend to keep it for some time, although I may be tempted by the V100 Stelio when it appears. Excellent review, thanks.
I'm a 35 inch in seam 6'2" bloke. Long legs. I simply had a custom seat designer raise the seat so it measure 870mm from the ground. Perfect. Love love love this bike.
Without a doubt one of the best looking bikes I’ve seen for many years,totally agree about it looking like a work of Art,great video and well worth the wait.👍🏻
Yes been hoping to hear what you think of the v100. This would be a dream bike for me. Would really love to own one. So nice to see a new bike with so much character.
I had the good fortune of getting on a S-version for a test ride this spring. Hands down the best bike I've ever ridden. I'm with Tim here, if I had the money I would buy it in a heartbeat!
Great review. Love the look o and sound of the bike. The fact that you can attach full size panniers and top box, may one day encourage me to change my Pan 1300 for the Mandello.🤔
I was waiting for this one ! As usual your interaction with Tim makes some good viewing :) and as I Moto Guzzi owner/convert I really want to get some riding time on the V100 . And seeing Tim's seal of approval makes the book a test ride even more! Ps If You ever want to see how the big block Moto Guzzi is the best kept secret of the Motorcycle world give me a shout and I will pop down on my Audace! Believe me You want to try it :)
Thanks MotoBob. Great review. Definitely have one of these or its successors on my buy list. Currently own a 1200 Griso, Triumph Rocket III and 900 GT.
Of the 43 bikes I've had since 1968, my 1978 850 LeMans Mk II has always been in my top 3 bikes, ever. Coming off a '76 R90S sure was a revelation with the extra power and superior handling of my Guzzi. It was so much faster, and fitted with LaFranconi exhaust and openmouth velocity stacks on the DelOrto carbs, sounded Freakin' Fantastic. That R90S would weave flat out at 110 mph, and the Guzzi was rock solid stable right to top speed, realisticly about 120-125mph. I loved that bike, but sold it for a Dunstall Suzuki 1000, and the beginning of my addiction to really fast sportbikes.
Back in '79 I bought a brand new Mk2 LeMans and it was my only transport for the next 7 years. My favourite bike ever and I wish I'd never sold it. My current ride is also a lemon, but in a bad way. A 1995 Triumph 900Sprint. The next time that breaks down, I might just leave it on the side of the road with the keys.
Great vid. Very much like rhis bike. Very cool. I've seen one in person a few times but not ridden it yet but hope to in the not too distant future. I was surprised how big it looked & it's quite heavy but seemingly not an issue when it's rolling. I'd love to see a Daytona version.
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Missed this year's demo day for Moto Guzzi where they had V100s, can't wait to try this one out! Fell in love with it since the day they announced it; and here I was, thinking my Street Twin might be a "forever bike" 😅
Brilliant review as always🎉 I have really been like looking into this bike here in France where I live, alongside other potential purchases, and I have to admit that it definitely stands out. I find that it stands apart from the rest in its category or even in comparison to bikes in other categories. Every V100 review I read or watch (in French or English) sings its praise and just makes me want to sell a kidney to buy one 😂 I don't think it'll come to that, but this Guzz' is really creeping up on me and I might just give in to the temptation 🔥
What you experienced is the old Guzzi credo: they were (are) designed for people with long arms & short legs. Many of their models feel like that to sit on, but interestingly, it's not uncomfortable (speaking for myself only - hmmm, maybe I possess those simian features!). I, too, have 3, but a lot older than the Mandello. The MG Club of Victoria (Australia) regularly get together for ride days, with a Mandello making its debut recently. I wasn't riding it, but I can say I ate a lot of dust behind it - that thing can move!!! There is a great deal of interest amongst club members, with many going on a test ride a few weeks ago when it was launched here. Like your mate, there's a bit of saving of pennies going on. Thanks for the review. It's great to hear a non-Guzzisti give it the thumbs up. Cheers.
I've been contemplating replacing my gsxr1000r with something a bit more sport tour'y and i had looked at s1000xr's and some others, then i remembered that the V100 Mandello exists and I've been obsessed about it for the past week, this video's upload timing is on point!
Test ride them all, but I think if you want to hold on to that superbike performance feeling, then the XR will be the one to go for, but if you want to have something more characterful in a more road friendly power output then this would be better. Don't forget the Tracer 9, awesome engine from the MT-09, great handling and comfortable (price vs the MG is a silver lining as well).
I love BMW boxers, and i love these too. Horizontal opposed engines are great. I think MG could be the best if the quality is in place and they become known for their durability, reliability, and ease of maintenance as the old boxers were. In cooler climates, those cylinders really help keep your legs warm, while offering some leg/foot protection as well in the event of laying the bike down. Very clean looking.
A friend of mine test rode one recently. He's never been keen on twin cylinder bikes, much preferring in-line 4s, but he absolutely loved it. Only snag, as mentioned in the review, is the price.
I'm amazed at people on here and elsewhere complaining about the price. What planet are you people living on? This is a reasonably priced bike given the R&D that's been spent, and the direct competition is about the same. This is exactly what you would expect to pay for this kind of machine. It is normal for the manufacturer to make a decent profit after their costs, and the margins on this machine won't be huge.
Nice one. I love my V100. Ticks all the boxes, looks and sounds fab. If you had tested the bike in cold weather you would have found that the adaptive flaps make a substantial difference to keeping cold air off your legs. In warmer weather they don't seem so effective.
@@ianfrancis6694 It's a sport tourer, so not as much as you get on the barn door fitted to the big Beemers. That said, it's more than adequate. I rode around Scotland last autumn in the pouring rain and while I was wet, no more so than if I'd been on my RT. What protection there is, does the job well enough and I have no regrets. Manage your expectations, is the best I can say.
@@markellott5620 Thanks Mark I appreciare it. The reference to your RT is a good one and answers my question perfectly. Now that I don't have a fat ass on my pillion seat I can dispence with the barn door and get the wind and rain in my face!
I picked mine up yesterday. I got the red one, as when I first saw it, it reminded me of a futuristic LeMans. I'm not interested in the semi-active suspension as I personally think it's overkill and the suspension on the standard model is excellent. I love the fact that even with all the new tech and resources available through the Piaggio group, they haven't engineered the Guzzi character out of the V100. Coming from a Triumph Street Scrambler I did notice the more lofty peg placement - time will tell if it's uncomfortable on longer trips. It is a thing of beauty, and it's a bonus that the gold wheels are on the standard model and not the more expensive 'S' version. The 2 biggest bugbears for me are that the radiator has no protection whatsoever (I've got an EvoTech one on order), and the mudguard, as is so often the case nowadays, is purely cosmetic (again, resolved with a Pyramid Plastics Fenda Extenda). Early days for me, but I love a bike with character, and the V100 has it in spades.
Super short front mud guards are my biggest pet hate. Unfortunately they are fashionable in the design world. Even with a Pyramid Plastics Fenda Extenda, the coverage is still inadequate, but better than nothing. One thing I like about my 850 LeMans III and that's the coverage of the front mud guard.
@@Jonathan-L Pyramid do 2 different lengths for the V100. Thankfully the long one is very long, and has kept the engine clean since fitting. Not particularly cheap, but very well made and worth the money.
I love the look and have been fallowing all the reviews. I wish Bajaj would find some inspiration in that to do the next iteration of the Dominar 400 (instead of the old Diavel) and it'd be a splendid all-rounder with a hint of touring.
ln my youth l owned a new 850 LeMans back in 78/9, the first incarnation, wobbled as described, Was fast for its time, Handled very well. Now the marque has had forty years to refine the genre... wish my pension would stretch to this new Bike....
Gorgeous looking machine and I appreciate your fairly thorough review. I have an '07 Breva 1100. There is something about owning the Guzzi (which I feel privileged to own!) which is a bit hard to explain - but it has to do with its uniqueness, it's gorgeous Italianness, its industrial beauty. And the handling is superb. Perfect? No. Special? Oh ya'! It's also just nice to have a bike that is fairly rare on our roads here in Ontario.... quite a few V7s but not too many Breva 1100s. I would take a serious look at the V100....simply beautiful!
Im in Ontario too. The biggest roadblock for me owning one is having a local dealer for servicing. The nearest dealer is over an hour away, which makes it a major pain. But yes I’d love to have one.
I’ve always loved the look of the Guzzi’s but have never owned one. Based on what you’ve said about this edition I’m tempted to go and check one out. I’d go for the top of the range if I did choose to buy one. The only stumbling block I’ve got is that I’d need a bigger shed. I have got three bikes already 😂😂
im not even a motorcycle rider and this thing is so gorgeous that im going to become one...seems like the perfect commuter / errand runner / day tripper
Good to hear a return to the vibraphone hip hop backing track vibe! At some point I’m going to write and play a rights-free version exclusively for you. Perhaps there could be a moment in a review with the music playing, you pass a field and there a fleeting visual of me in it playing the vibes live…for no explainable reason….
I really should test ride one of these. I've seen them at my local dealership - stunning looking bike. I've currently got a Tracer 9GT but the Mandello definitely appeals.
Previously a Tracer 900 owner, now on a Mandello S for the last month. Trust me when I say, if you do take a test ride be prepared to pull out your checkbook. It's that good.
I think that's a very desirable motorcycle indeed, and I'd be more than willing to accept its foibles in return for that unique character. I visited the factory and museum whilst touring the Alps back in 2019 and felt that Lake Como magic. How I wish I'd bought a new 1200 Sport Corsa when one knocked my eyeballs out in a showroom back in 2011.
MotoGuzzi is the kind of motorcycle manufacturer similar to say BMW that produces a high quality product. it’s not meant to brake any speed records, not does it have more power than other brands, but it’s a well made high quality luxury motorcycle that will definitely make you feel like you just purchased a motorcycle that other riders will admire. i bought a new triumph scrambler 1200xc, and i must say it i had done just a little more research, i would have purchased this bike. not that the scrambler isn’t quality, it’s just the heat from the exhaust that’s a bit annoying.
Nice one Rob/Tim, How cool if they do a retro based on this platform 😎 would really shake up the retro segment 😎 my choice would be the standard bike in Le Mans 850 Red scheme with the updated Ohlins 😎 JB
Test rode one 20 days ago (the standard version) and still cannot get over it. I am just 165 cm "tall", and although it is a tall and heavy bike, it is the most enjoyable and pleasure bringing bike I 've ridden, since... well... since having ridden the Griso 1100 back then, or the Ducati ST4S (just another underestimated bike)! I actually had no problem at all with the seat or the riding position. Just wonderful overall. The only 2 things I didn't like were: 1. Its price. 2. The side stand - in fact, this seems to be the only thing MotoGuzzi cannot make right!
I remember back in the late 80's I was at a bike show in Toronto that had a Moto Guzzi on display. I can not remember what model it was, but, damn! It was an absolute work of are...a beautiful machine! Probably the first time that brand came up on my radar. Now, with the Mondello, I'm experiencing a little bit of deja vu. I look at it's lines, and it reminds me of a BMW k75s. The flying brick brought a whole bunch of new buyers to the German brand...and what they've done with the Mandello, I think, has done the same for the Italian marque. They sure as hell have my interest.
I don’t regret buying the V100s for a moment, pay the extra and get the trick suspension , to be able to have it set soft in touring mode for the long motorway rides and then at the touch of a button have a sports ride for the twisty roads is brilliant.
Yes I love that about my R1200RT. Soft with screen up and CC on (140-160 kph, absolutely perfect at 160), come to the twisties and sport suspension, screen down and go. I ride in western Canada, so I really needed to protection of the RT fairing, heated grips and heated gloves, heated seat. 5 deg C and pouring rain in the mountains will test your protection. Might need more on the V100 for me, where I ride. But beautiful bike, just needs a nice aftermarket pipe.
Put money down and bought one without hesitation. I have been on a Guzzi for more that thirty years and this is the bike they should have built twenty years ago. I love mine and look forward to seeing what they develop out of this platform.
I bought one. It's an ideal replacement for my BMW R1250RT. On the subject of ergonomics, I'm reasonably fine, but will probably put the low seat on so that I can flat foot it.
Although I haven’t tried a V100 as of yet; I do own the 2022 V85TT Travel and at this point I think the V85TT is the best in my opinion it isn’t overly equipped with gadgets and electronics that could fail in the future, it has just enough features in the TFT to be adequate and still be simple and as far as the engine and suspension I have decatted and done a upload with Upmap and now the bike has a bit of extra power and runs richer and cooler keeping the original simplicity and ease of maintenance of the Moto Guzzi; I also own a 2021 V7 Special and feel the way about it! Thanks, John
Great review! Consider - There is the axis of the bike and the axis of the crankshaft. When they are perpendicular to each other - the motor is transverse. EG. Triumph twin, Honda CB. When they are parallel to each other - the motor is longitudinal. EG. Guzzi, Triumph Rocket, BMW boxer. Agree?
interesting that no one talks about (except on forums) that Moto Guzzi delivered plenty of V100s with loose water hoses, and during the first few hundred kilomteres the coolant started to leak extremely fast. I saw, we were on a trip with a brand new one, and after a 350km day it started to leak everywhere, obviously in a different country. The rest of the trip was ridiculous: filling water every 50kms OR use the bike air cooled, and never go slower than 70km/h. I'm sure it's great to ride but still have the "italian spirit"
I love it. A bit pricey but hey, it's Italian ! The looks are great with the goldish wheels and heads. 😎 I love that motor. I have a 1986 CX500 in my shed with a similar engine. Cheers
Earlier today i took one around the block and i have to say. I kinda love this bike. Its so unique inndesign with that boxer engine character. Its above my price range otherwise id consider ir
I love my V7II Special but after seeing one of these in the flesh, I very quickly decided I want one & as soon as I have the cash, I'll have one. Sure, they are a bit dearer compared to other bikes in the same category but but premium products demand a premium price, that's just a fact of life...
Test road 1 today loved it for me (being short) So much noise off the screen was horrible i would need to try the touring screen. There is more than enough power for the road 😮. offered a deal very good deal on the s
Got one in april, very happy with it. Really the nice-looking all-rounder I expected. Two things I find a bit annoying: the gearbox, precise enough but kind of hard and clunky on 1st and 2nd, and the rear brake, too spongy, which is strange as it sounds efficient on paper).
Interesting, I found it cramped too - I'm 5'9" and I think it's as you said - the pegs are set quite high. Must get round to editing my review, had the footage sitting around for months 🙄🤣
Some people bring up the price of this bike, as being too high. But here in Canada, any new 1 litre Japanese sport bike is the same or maybe a bit more than the Guzzi. Guzzi has shaft drive and offers a centre stand if you want one, plus saddle bags. The Japanese sport bikes are narrow focused and not likely to be used for long trips.
I'd love to consider one but, along with KTM and Ducati, I give them a miss because the lack of dealer facilities outside of big cities, my nearest are all 70+ miles away. Enjoyable for a nice summer service ride out but horrible if issues to sort out.
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I have test ride one base model, coming from my w650... It was a eye opener. Tied in with the z900rs, but if I could keep the w650, I would pick this one for longer rides... if had to loose the w650, the z would be my choice (87% of rides done in city)
It looks fantastic, almost has me, I had a Le Mans Mark V in 1989, but I choose to keep a Harley Davidson 1988 Low Rider Sport because if was more comfortable and rideable (which I still have, with a sidecar fitted). Do I regret selling the Mark V now? You bet. But I brought a Pan America 2022 Special (the green army painted model), and I feel very spoilt, with its multiple engine and suspension settings, and the ability to set ups 3 custom modes. For examplep power 50hp, 139hp, 126hp or 86hp. Throttle 4 settings of response. Engine braking 5 settings. Suspension 5 settings, with Sport, Balanced, Comfort, Offroad soft and firm. ABS and TCS 3 settings each. I have the low tinted screen, with a small extension flap on the top, and I don't get any turbulance at my helmet, with the wind hitting it at the top of the visor level. I fitted highway pegs, which come off when I go dirt riding. The Pan Am is 90% a road bike and 10% dirt, but it is amazingly capable on off road, I took it on 80km of fire trails, that had several kms of very rough single track, it did it with out me crashing, I was exhausted after hanging on, but it did it. Yes it would have been more comfortable to be on a 350 or 500cc adventure bike, but is still did the track. Negatives, the HD maps are crap, the HD bluetooth connection to phone and headsets is crap, the front exhaust is too close to the radiatior hose, and you need to trim the hose and wrap the header, the stock radiator hose clamps occasionaly leak when the bike is cold (fixed with adding normal hose clamps), and the battery is not really up to the task. But I still love the Pan Am and I could not see myself trading it for the ADV version of the V100.
I saw one live and one thing that caught my attention was that the heat shield that's on the pipes coming from the cylinders looks kind of beaten up and rough. I thought that was weird because the rest of the bike is super tidy and smooth so that piece didn't really fit overall aesthetically.
Love my Guzzi. I've owned a bunch of bikes over 45 years of riding, and they are something special. Maybe not for everyone, and that's OK - and yes, the Yamaha FJ09 is a great benchmark - a real nice bike.
