Moto Guzzi V100 - The Italian Ice Queen 

Absolutely would love a Guzzi defiantly on my list.

Fantastic bike but dare I say that Honda did the across the frame water cooled V twin to great effect 45 years ago.....I still love the comfort and all day ability of my CX's which were advanced machines back in the day ....similar noise too !!!!!

You've got to give it to the Italians, nobody does style quite like they do . That is one good looking bike 😍.

Thanks TAYM. You always do an excellent review. 👍

Great bike sounds superb love the review and a shaft drive can't beat it. Keep the videos coming Mr Taym and ride safe.😊

I bought myself the V100 in red earlier this year. I absolutely love this bike. To me, the red one looks like a futuristic Le Mans. Guzzi have managed to make a modern engine while still retaining the character of their air-cooled twins (albeit slightly moderated). The handling is superb, no problem getting the pegs down, and the thrust is plentiful from low revs without feeling intimidating. It's a bike that you can manage easily in heavy traffic, but also make some serious progress when the roads open up. It's all-day comfortable too. I personally have the 'wings' deactivated except for 'Rain' mode. They really come into their own in the rain, where they do a fantastic job of keeping your nether regions dry. they also help in particularly cold weather, so I use 'Rain' mode when there's frost about. I opted for the heated grips, the media mod and the extra USB socket in the cockpit. The media mod is very useful for music and sat-nav. The heated grips never get particularly hot, but they do the job. I will probably swap out the rear shock as it's a tad on the harsh side, but it has settled down a bit over time. Other add-ons have been the Guzzi engine bars, a Pyramid fender extender, Evo-Tech radiator guard and front spindle bobbins, Givi hand guards and an SW-Motech sump guard. The standard mudguard does nothing to protect the engine and radiator, so I wanted to add as much protection as possible. The dealer I bought it from was offering the panniers for free, which was a huge bonus. And finally - you mentioned awards - the V100 Mandello won Bike Magazine's 'Bike of the Year' for 2023 (September issue).

Beautiful machine! 😮❤

Great review. “All sorts of gizmos on the Game-boy.” Love it. 😁

A good review naughty boy you crack me up spot on 👌💯👍

Morning TAYM, you're spot on with the Mandello, it's a beauty and definitely should have been bike of the year, gorgeous......

Thanks TAYM good review, it sure is a good looking bike

Italians create the best looking machines period.

Always had a thing for M G's and this is very special. I love the looks of the TT also and the V7's are really pretty in the right colour .... so many bikes, so little time and money 🙂

Thank you TAYM for revisiting the V100. I still love that bike 👍

Amazing motorcycle, artwork at its finest 👌

Wow simply stunning.

Good video! Beautiful Italian rolling sculpture! I would like to see one with the saddlebags.

Morning Mr TAYM. When you first took it out, I wasn’t so sure whether I liked it, but since then, I have perused the internet, and seen more pictures. Now, I have to say that I like it, even the non traditional exhaust coming out of the sides. Nice review.

As long as you don't go in the out; that's when you get complaints 😂😂🤣🤣. What a spectacular bike👍. I thought that she was going to park the Peugeot at the castle and take photos of it 😁. I think that I could get used to a V100, if only I could find the roads for it 👍.

Beautiful bike mr Taym, before you did the senses I thought to myself Italian ice cream too , 😊.

Wonderful work of art, The Mandello! The ole VII Le Mans from the early 2000's is on my grail list of bikes. Maybe I'll pick up a V85 TT someday, as I could pick up a used one with only a few miles on them for a reasonable price. But ohhhhhhhh, that Le Mans, such a total work of bike art. 🏎♥

Thanks for revisiting this very stylish looking bike, I've fancied one since they first showed a teaser. In fact had they not taken so long to put rubber on showroom floors, I'd have bought one rather than the ZZR. I've considered it a few times since but when they launched the Mandello they teased that there may be a new Stelvio, so I held off. Now next year we should have the Stelvio in showrooms, that will really put the cat amongst the pigeons for me 🤔😮🙄😯😂

They are stunning bikes

Back in the year 2000 I bought a Moto Guzzi V11 Sport. Beautiful bike but heavy and agricultural compared to what I imagine the V100 Mandello would be like. I can’t imagine why it doesn’t outsell the equivalent BMW. Thanks for a great review Mr TAYM.

What a machine. Would love one in my garage. There is no harm in dreaming I guess. Thanks for sharing.

Yeah they look gorgeous bikes. Unfortunately no one sells them round my way or I'd have a look. Just brought one of the best winter bikes ever made home today from Haywards though so I'm happy:)

Its got the looks and the style but with character a most unusual combination these days and in that white it pops. Like you i love it, a bit expensive, yes but worth it. Great video.

Thanks for that, great looking bike! Pity Guzzi weren’t at the NEC, I wanted to see this bike and the new Stelvio. But I have considered this to replace my faithful old air cooled 1200GS. Cheers.

Thank you Sir for starting my Saturday off with an Italian gelato, images of something dripping over the beard etc! Otherwise, Yes, we have one for sale locally at a dealer and amongst all the other shiny it just stands out head and shoulders with poise! It would be good to see you living with one because I cannot, due to the right knee unable to live with the required 'bend'!

Great review of a great bike TAYM👍🏻 as an owner of a mandello s I would say the bike is 99% brilliant. My wife and I completed the NC500 this year and found the comfort easily 2hrs doable, tank range 200 plus, engine is more the powerful enough two up and a head turner when ever you stop. Downsides- OEM panniers are small for two people touring and the heated grips could be hotter (like BMW’s) but other then that it’s a great bike, a bike you should definitely buy ( I am bias don’t you know 😉)

Beautiful bike TAYM, if I sold all my bikes to get one I'd still have to find about another seven grand! 😂.. so it will remain in my dreams for now..😆 cheers 🍻

As I mentioned before TAYM two of my pals have them, one in Cambridge who also has an 850 Mk1 LeMans & Ducati Darmah (both in long term ownership) & both of which I've helped to restore. He mostly rides two up on his V100 & has had the rear suspension tweaked by a local specialist, the other belongs to my mate in the Scottish borders who previously had a big adventure BMW. Both of them are getting on very well so far, the Scottish bike recently went on a trip to Spain.

What a beautiful machine classic Italian design and the colour is just right. Being white it would be easy to find where you parked it on a "Rainy night in Soho." Thanks TAYM.

Great review of a stunning machine. If I had the money I’d definitely have one - shame they don’t do a black one that would look ace I recon. !

Nice, you know you need one! Sell whatever & get it!

As a past owner of 2 guzzis and very happy with my 650vstrom my pockets are very twichy 😱for the new stelvio....oh dear the choice nowadays is unbelieveable👍👍👍 atb dave..

I'm looking forward to reviews of the Stelvio

Lovely bike but not white , I like the red or green one , sounds very nice 😊 looks very good for touring 👍

Nice review, thanks. I recently bought the V100S, I agree it's a stunning looking machine. Your fuel gauge is just below the 'fuel range', I was wondering if the regular spec'd machine didn't have one when you mentioned it but I could clearly see it on your's when you fired it up after your walk-around. I'm sure you've found it by now.😊

I bought the S in grey. Fantastic bike. No regrets.

Not typically a bike I would be attracted to but there is just something about a Guzzi that's so damn sexy. Add the character story of their continued manufacturing in the same town for over 100 years and what's not to like? Still have a soft spot for the V7 850 Classic though.

Not into sporty looking bikes but that is a stunner.

Very nice. I'd love one, but I wouldn't be able to get past the CFO 😁😆😅🤣😂. I'll make do with the budget Italian, and there is nothing wrong with him either 👍. Great stuff m8

Hi, not a comment on this video but an observation on your outings with Banana Man and the MBK, why not get a sidestand 'puck' you can slip into your pocket with some string on to lift it up when you leave, I have one and it is realy handy esp during the TT races when you have to park on grass to watch the races. Love the videos, been binge watching them as only just discovered your channel,..Marvelous. ATB Mark (Isle of Man )

A truly beautiful bike 👍

Years ago when I was touring I’d definitely would have wanted the Mandello. Depends often on the width of the seat but perhaps would be a little too high for me to be comfortable getting on and off. I had a Breva 1100, which I used for touring, and surprisingly that had a lower seat height than the V7 Classic I replaced it with in 2008! That was fine for me! But yes, back in the day, I’d have wanted a Mandello! 👍🤣

Another great video TAYM ( how do you find the time?) It's a great bike and Moto Guzzi have made a seriously refined motorcycle without a hint of 'retro', but it's a bit heavier and taller than my V7 so my old legs won't be able to manage it. Also it costs more than double a V7 special. Although, I am sure it's worth every penny. Back in the summer I met an owner on his way home from a huge European tour on one. After a couple of thousand miles he was still in love with it.

Sound nice with a zard pipe 🤍

I think it is absolutely beautiful but when we went to look at it Mrs Mike doesn't like the looks. I can't wait to see the new Stelvio with this engine in I think that is going to be a marvellous bike but might be a bit tall for us shorties.

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Another excellent video but i think you are getting far too excited 😂😂

l do love this bike, iv'e asked the wife if she's willing to donate a kidney with me so l can get one 😂

It may be called active aero' but its main benefit is in stopping your legs getting wet when it's raining. It keeps the wind off your legs like how a small fairing does so makes for a more relaxing ride. The V100 Mandello S model with the improved suspension seems to be an excellent sports tourer for those preferring the emphasis being more toward sports than touring. If the new engine wasn't so down on power relative to the competition then it'd be selling in far bigger numbers.

A splendiferous beautiful bike💖💖💖💖 Really! But my wallet….. empty🤣🤣🤣

Yes, this bike ticks every box. Perhaps if you speak nicely to Mrs Taym, you might find one in your xmas stocking..🤣🤣🤣

I agree Lovely bike, but I certainly wouldn't want to drop it looks a lot to get damaged especially those exhaust pipes.

It's a lovely bike TAYM dare I say probably one of Guzzi's best looking bikes to date a good character bike me thinks. Have to ask the question TAYM Guzzi V100 or the bike with no name which would it be if you had to choose ? I think I know the answer . I would have one I think because they are an interesting bike I really like those wing ding bits too 😁 .👌👍Fab!!

I like everything about it except for the headlight. But I am talking from a fully personnel point of view. It will keep you knees dry and hot in the winter times. Next Guzzi test .. California 1400 😁😁 Nick Adams's style Guzzies .. At one time years ago, I almost bought second hand Nevada 750 cruiser. I don't know what is about Guzzies but I love them, specially the old ones. 😁😁

Awesome bike & has the new designed engine with header pipes facing outwards instead of forward.

You were thrilled with it the first time, thought you were going to get one but then you got the Thruxton. Any regrets? Tempted myself but at 815 a little tall perhaps.

If I had the garage room and the money I'd have one like a shot.

Apparently Motto Guzzi are extremely reliable and this model The Mandello makes 113bhp and does a whopping 135mph. I like the Triumph Bonneville but with it's reputation for being top heavy and unreliable, l think I'd rather have this. After watching Freddie Dobbs channel l don't think Triumph will be selling very many bikes. I can't afford this beautiful Mandello anyway but it's a beauty. I'm gonna stick with my Honda, reliable, affordable, fast 😆

Style and elegance personified (the Guzzi TAYM, not you) 🤣

I'm 6 ft-1 and got the high comfort seat from Guzzi as I found the legroom a tad cramped. As a bonus the seat is also heated.

OK , this my second attempt at posting , [ maybe the yootube algo-euphanism sensor is working overtime.]. I didn't know what to make of this bike until I saw one in the flesh and then I was hooked . Very stylish and for a thousand cc bike it's compact and that's a good thing , imho . It can get quite tiresome lugging a monster bigger bike around a parking lot . 115 hp is the sweet spot for a touring or ADV bike any more is a waste of ponies . In Canada the Mandello is about the same price as a 900 Tiger , depending on model , which is not bad at all pricewise . I'm hanging on for the Stelvio though , it may suit the roads up here better than the Mandello . Being a bit of a Guzzisti , I am biased . But Guzzis are a different animal , if you know , then you understand .

Certainly a great looking bike. I’ve got a V7 and I always say that it will be the last bike to go out of the garage as it just looks great. It does nothing brilliantly except looking great. As a MG owner unfortunately you do have to be a realist, the dealer network is generally useless and more importantly the back up to the network from MG is equally useless when things go wrong (which they tend to do when the customer is acting as MG’s R+D department). Piaggio’s pricing is also a bit off given the competition even from their own Brands such as Aprillia with the V4 Tuono.

Get it bought,, tomorrow is promised to NO man 😔 get the SV trading in ,,☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️👍 from northern Ireland

Come on guys TAYM 🦒 deserves a few more thums 👍 up not hard to give HIM one👍.

Nice bike 👍. We tried the V7 Stone before purchasing our T100. Unfortunately, the demo bike had a few issues (rough running, cutting out and some spurious electronic gremlins) so our ride was cut short. True to his word, the dealer rang a few days later after they'd sorted it all out but I'd been put off. Hopefully, in the four years that have passed Moto Guzzi have improved things.

The Italians are bringing out a retro motorcycle based on a WW2 classic, apparently it goes faster in reverse.

4th😅

MG like beautiful ladies, very enticing, gorgeous but I would never be tempted due to my experience at a dealers. If you look across the net their dealer support is not well thought of. The depreciation wicked. So if you court a beautiful woman be prepared to get bitten. The attraction is the rarity and difference. Thanks for the ride. I had a friend with an aprilia a gorgeous bike but the dealer support non existent. The new bikes from benelli and voge are amongst the best newcomers challenging RE but dealer support?

Lots of serious damage if you happen to drop it.

3rd😂😂😂

If that has 150 hp, that is as quick and fast as my Concours! 💩 poop, that has some get up and go and then go some more!

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So we have F and you have C for your degrees, we have miles and you have kilometers, when you say 150 Horse power, are they the same type of horses? Lol

c' mon ,, you can't compare that wonderful look with suzuki's ugly models ;;; but beware the aprilia electrics - which is what that bike is underneath ;;; genuine good alternative to the masses without much compromise ;;; i'll speak to mrs, taym to see if your allowed ;;

No mate not for me lol just dont like the look

❤guzzi😊