2023 Moto Guzzi v100 Mandello - An 80/20 Sport Tourer & best Guzzi motor ever

[@kendil22]

I've had my v100s since March, it gets better the more I ride it.

[@riddlerrides]

It is an amazing machine. I definitely want one. I need to ride the Aprilia Tuono V4 to make sure though 😀. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@mishko01]

I've been riding Guzzi's since my first 86 V65 Lario, they have been loads of fun to ride, solid, and reliable. Certainly one of the most underrated brands here in the USA. My new V100 has already been ordered.

[@riddlerrides]

Awesome! Congrats. Which one did you order? Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mishko01]

@@riddlerrides A Magna Red base, I can hardly wait!

[@Robinbamv]

I took a test ride on a V100 to replace my Triumph 1050ST Sprint. I was just as impressed as you with the basic bike. Your brief test did not even scratch the surface as to how good the bike is, for this you need to get it onto twisty mountain roads. Following my test ride out came the credit card and I am now the owner of a V100S. IMO the semi active suspension turns a very good bike into a superb bike, on the highways you can use TOUR mode to give a soft and relaxed ride that eats the miles then with a flick of the switch as you exit the highway for the twisty bits you select ROAD mode and it tightens the whole plot for long distance two up touring fast riding on twisty mountain roads. The bike eats miles while being quite aggressive, Sport mode is a bit too aggressive for long distance riding with two people but sure is a blast with just the rider. After two weeks in Northern Spain riding the roads in the Pyrenees mountains my conclusion is the suspension, power delivery and ease of throwing a big bike into tight switchback corners along with the comfort for both passenger and rider make for a superb aggressive touring motorcycle. I am sure that if you play specification top trumps with a BMW the BMW will win the showroom competition but get the V100S on a challenging road and it pays the rider with pure pleasure.

[@brucem8129]

Is the suspension good for 2 up touring?

[@riddlerrides]

Agreed it wasn’t an in-depth review - but I’ve ridden a lot of bikes and typically when you know it’s good, you know right away. Thank you for the great comment! I love that you had an opportunity to ride it in Spain.

[@paultaylor7184]

Great informative review thanks! V100S incoming next week!😛

[@LateApexChiangMai]

I just bought the Stelvio, my first Guzzi, and am loving this engine.

[@rupertmittelstaedt4889]

My V100 surprises me all the time 🙂

[@riddlerrides]

It's a great machine.

[@brucewygal133]

I just replaced the V85TT that I lost in an accident, but really loved. I bought the V100 Mondello Aviazione Navale limited edition because it had the things I wanted and not the expensive suspension and nav. That engine is incredible. So much low end torque and smoothly building power. I also think it is one of the best looking motorcycles ever. The handling is superb and the brakes are the best I have ever used. Not quite as comfortable as the V85TT, but still quite good. Just an awesome bike!

[@riddlerrides]

I’m jealous! That is an amazing bike. Enjoy. Hopefully im right behind you in picking one up soon.

[@karlbishop7481]

A very professional review of this bike, better than any others that I have watched or read. I am glad that you covered some of the company's history. I just purchased a Navale almost a month ago. I wasn't to crazy about the other colors available. I am not into red, the white looked much better in pictures than in person, looked bland to me. I visited the dealership to ask a question about my T120 and a Navale was sitting on the floor. Now that is a great looking bike I thought, two days later it was in my garage. One of the nice things about it is that it has additional features that the base model does not have but without some of those things the S has that I don't need. I wasn't really interested in the special edition per se but since I have read quite a bit about the history of Moto Guzzi I am thrilled to be somewhat connected to it now. This is my third Guzzi having owned an Audace and also have a V7lll Special in the Garage. You have obviously done much research into the company, I thought I knew quite a bit about MG but I learned more from your video. Thanks, I have subscribed and I am looking forward to more reviews as well as checking out those that have been posted in the past .

Best review ever for the historic notes... many thxs! on the final notes, on the comparison with the S you forgot to mention that for those extra 2000 you also get the semiactive ohlins suspension, that makes some diference on worse roads... maybe not that important in US roads, but here in Europe... Congrats! great video!

[@roberts.1400]

Great review ... I own a California 1400 and it still gives me that certain feeling that's hard to describe every time I hit the road !! I'm hoping to see a new version of the California with the new water cooled engine... I'm still a cruiser guy after-all 👊🏻

[@riddlerrides]

Wow! I’d love to see that bike!

[@n22pdf]

Love this bike looks lovely and sounds amazing.. welll done Moto Guzzi ❤😊

[@riddlerrides]

Moto Guzzi is heading in the right direction! I'm excited to see what they continue to do with this motor.

[@helgejohan3604]

Feels faster then Bmw R1200R ✊🔥🔥and looks better🤩

[@surfingtheapocalypse]

Good comprehensive review 👍

[@c.g.c2067]

very interesting review. Thanks !

[@scottw550]

I'm waiting to see some more Moto Guzzi models that are coming using that new motor.

[@riddlerrides]

Same - this is an incredible motor!

[@dynomike4142]

Looking forward to riding this bike. Within the next few years Id like to pick up a Lemans Rosso Corsa. Maybe I need this one instead.

[@rdavidsen7344]

Appreciate the time spent on the history and background and your personal connection to it. Enjoyed your homage to the Moto Guzzi V100. I am having difficulty with the Aprilia Tuono V4 and V100 comparison. Have you spent a lot of time on the Tuono V4?

[@riddlerrides]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I am approaching the comparison from the perspective that a rider like me is looking for a very sporty bike that has the capacity to tour. I believe the V100 is in a unique category - more sport than tour, my 80-20 category as I mention. I have not yet tested the Tuono (I plan to soon) but it appears to be marketed as the "approachable" sport bike with comfort for commuting. I contend that the V100 can potentially dip into that market space.

[@rdavidsen7344]

@@riddlerrides Thanks for your response. Looking forward to your take on the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 once you've had a chance to ride it AND how you compare it to the V100. I see the BMW R 1250 RS as a closer 'natural' comparison, though that bike is up on power and torque versus the V100 and has had multiple development cycles to get it to where it is today.

[@helgejohan3604]

@@rdavidsen7344Guzzi feels more raw and fun then Bmw✊🔥🔥

[@rdavidsen7344]

@@helgejohan3604 Thank you!

[@havolia127]

I purchased a red one, made a huge impression on me, rid myself of a Speed Triple 1050 RS; only one gripe, if only they would have squeezed atleast 130hp out of the engine.

[@Texas2Tires]

Nice review. I’ll have to test one out and compare it to my RS.

[@riddlerrides]

Let me know if you do. I really enjoyed the ride. I am still trying to figure out what to pick up next. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Texas2Tires]

@@riddlerrides hope you faired ok during last night’s crazy storm. It shredded some of my window screens. Luckily all vehicles were in the garage.

[@p-dub7422]

Excellent video and review! I noticed that the bars look more tubular than sport like a BMW RS 1250. How was that? Also I am looking at this bike and a BMW RS 1250 sport tourer. How do you think they compare? I recently test rode the RS and liked it. I am trying to test ride the Moto Guzzi for comparison. Did the Guzzi to you seem like a bike you can easily manage around town and not just on the highway? Any thoughts?

[@riddlerrides]

100% perfect for around town riding and super comfortable. I received a lot of feedback that the true comparison is the RS 1250. Honestly I just don’t like the way the RS looks. The Mandello is a work of art.

[@marcbiff2192]

I would say the red paint job harks back to the MK1 850 LeMans

[@MotoMischiefs]

The V100 is more like a power cruiser (think MG Griso or even Yamaha V-Max) than a long distance tourer, it just does not have the wind protection or luggage capacity like a true long distance tourer. It can handle multi day rides just fine but with the mentioned limitations. As a power cruiser with a bias towards a 1000cc upright like the Tuono or the XR is where it really shines. You little test ride did not even scratch the surface how much of a gem this motor is and how much pulling power it has ... I truly think MG pulled a BMW and heavyly under rated this bike numbers wise.

[@riddlerrides]

I agree - I think this bike will shine among the BMW Sport Tourers. I loved it in the short time I had with it. It made a big impression.

[@Robinbamv]

It’s No power Cruiser, it is far closer to a sports bike in ROAD or SPORT mode as I found out during 2000 miles of riding the mountains of Northern Spain.

[@brucem8129]

How was the suspension??

[@riddlerrides]

Perfection. I still want one. I just have clear out the bikes in the garage and buyers aren’t really buying right now.

[@brucem8129]

@@riddlerrides I have 3 had Guzzis in the past. 2 were excellent machines. I really miss them, I'm thinking I going to buy one and sell one of my current bikes when I can, 3 is not enough!!

[@ellomirza]

What’s up with the messed up roads in San Antonio over there by the Palmetto Pointe apartments :-)

[@rossmaher4501]

Im so glad you mentioned the daytona 1000 Now they have brought this engine out, I can’t wait to see what other motorcycles they will offer Couple other channels have seen spy shots of their new Stelvio using this engine What I really want is a new daytona but using this engine again 😍

[@riddlerrides]

Agreed. I'd love to see that. I've seen some artists renditions of some possible future models. If MG can get them to market, it will be an exciting time for these bikes! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@prickly-pear]

I think the Stelvio version will have a tough time competing in that segment. Mind you, if they ditch the V85 and put the Stelvio in that price range, it'd be cool. We'll see. I'm hoping to see a fully faired model like the Norge again.

[@michaeldobson8859]

Whats a test ride if you dont try out the electronics? Shouldnt you see if they are easy or difficult to operate?

[@thomascollins7932]

You forgot to mention cruise control and electronic Ohlins on the S.

[@kingkrimson8771]

When mentioning the extra features you get on the "S" model you left out the most important (and costly) one - the Ohlins semi-active suspension. Every other extra feature can be added to the base model - except that gorgeous two-tone paint of course. By the way, the Mandello does have self-cancelling turn signals, but they take so long to cancel that they are essentially useless. Maybe MG can solve this with a software update.

[@riddlerrides]

You are correct sir. Its probably worth mentioning that most folks would not likely feel the difference between the base and the Ohlins. The base model suspension handled beautifully. That two-tone paint is definitely eye-catching. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jdesmo1]

@@riddlerrides The gold rims on the base look so much better than the black rims on the S

[@kingkrimson8771]

Update - my Mandello S finally arrived July 20. It's everything I expected, and more.

[@karlbishop7481]

The turn signals are not really intended to be self cancelling. They are designed to turn them off if the rider forgets to do so.

[@ronaldthomas9396]

Compares more to the BMW R1250RS than the RT !

[@riddlerrides]

Yeah, that didn't cross my mind, but I can see that.

[@michaeldobson8859]

The rear kicked out because you hit those targets snakes with the throttle on on a sunny day.

[@ronaldthomas9396]

It's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission!

[@riddlerrides]

True - that might be a good option 😄

[@hakanbasmacoglu4886]

👍👏👏👏👏

[@yuliybeilin5038]

+++👍🏻👍🏻💪🏻

[@Stevevm21]

You’re definitely Italian 😂

[@riddlerrides]

Born there, raised here 😀🇺🇸

[@billboardprint]

A real test ride is in the twisties, everything else is a waste of time and not a proper review.

[@michaeldobson8859]

What good is a V100 test ride on city streets? Pretty worthless really.

[@AuxesisHyperbole666]

Isn't holy crap a contradiction in terms, or is that the point? Anyway, really annoying to keep repeating it so I gave up.

[@deckiedeckie]

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