Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
2025 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello: 115 hp sports tourer, 1,042 cc V-twin with shaft drive, 233 kg, €15,800. Full specs, press reviews and rivals.
At a glance
The Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello is a half-faired sports tourer powered by a liquid-cooled 1,042 cc, 115 hp transverse V-twin, with shaft drive and adaptive aerodynamic deflectors. Priced at €15,800 (€19,100 for the S with Öhlins semi-active suspension), it takes on the BMW R 1300 RS and Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX with character rather than outright power. Reviewers praise its engine, riding position, finish and brakes, but criticise its price, an imperfect quickshifter and gearbox, wings with minimal effect and, on the standard version, harsh suspension over bumps.
World press review
Meta-score
9 sources
Press ratings
First ride of the S on wet roads: an all-new machine and a V-twin full of character; imperfect quickshifter and a price felt to be too high.
Launch review: thrilling compact block engine, agile chassis and great sports-touring versatility.
One-tank test of the standard version: terrific engine, excellent brakes; disappointing suspension over sharp bumps, fourth, fifth and sixth gears too close, wings that do practically nothing, screen not adjustable above 70 mph and an unflattering dash.
First ride on a pre-production S: remarkable handling in tight corners and fast sweepers alike; the effect of the wings is noticeable but subtle.
Review of the S: engine, finish, suspension, agility, overall dynamic ability and integrated pannier mounts; imprecise quickshifter, non-adjustable seat, small screen and no self-cancelling indicators.
Review of the S: pleasant, lively V-twin, rare versatility, finish and equipment; gimmicky wings, gearbox and quickshifter could be better, dished seat.
Press synthesis
What the world’s press says
Nine reviews were selected. None covers the 2025 model year: they are 2022 launch reviews, almost all of the V100 Mandello S, technically close to the current bike apart from Euro 5+ approval, the revised gearbox and the S’s PFF radars. Only Common Tread tested the standard version at length, in 2024. Three publications give a score: MCN 4/5, Bennetts BikeSocial 4/5 and Motorcycle.com 88.5/100. The 83/100 meta-score rests on these three scores of the S version. Visordown, Cycle World (on a pre-production bike), RevZilla Common Tread, Le Repaire des Motards and Moto-Net tested it without a numeric score.
What reviewers like: a V-twin full of character, flexible and lively, which Moto-Net finds unexpectedly sporty; a “nigh on perfect” riding position according to MCN; a careful finish, praised by Motorcycle.com and Le Repaire des Motards; powerful, progressive Brembo brakes; remarkable handling according to Cycle World; rich equipment and genuine versatility between roadster and GT.
What they criticise: a high price against Japanese rivals (BikeSocial, Visordown); a gearbox that needs a firm foot in the lower gears (MCN) and an imprecise quickshifter (Motorcycle.com, Visordown, Le Repaire des Motards, Moto-Net); wings with minimal effect, or none at all according to Common Tread; on the standard bike, suspension harsh over bumps, fourth, fifth and sixth gears too close together and a screen that cannot be adjusted above 70 mph (Common Tread). Le Repaire des Motards also regrets a non-adjustable seat and a small screen.
Key quotes
"Flappy wings aside, Moto Guzzi has created a tasteful sports tourer that’s neither bland, nor shouty and offers the perfect mix of comfort, sportiness, tech and character."
"The V100 is desirable, attractive and unique. Remove the badges and it’s still obviously a Guzzi."
"The Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello brings the marque to current performance and technology levels while honoring the manufacturer’s past. Although an impressive platform debut, the V100 still has some teething issues."
"As far as first rides go on wet roads, the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello did an awful lot of impressing."
"Short on compromise, long on versatility, and easy on the eyes. This is a big step for Moto Guzzi and the half-faired class in general."
"It is sincere, and honest. Beneath its strange little ladybug wings and beyond the idiosyncratic featurettes, it is a visceral experience. Unique, but relevant."
"If you can’t have fun running roads like this on the V100, hang up your boots."
"This V100 Mandello S ticks a lot of boxes, combining an effective road-going roadster and a light GT."
"The sporty character of this "big" bike is unexpected, to say the least!"
Pros
- V-twin full of character
- Natural riding position
- Careful finish
- Powerful, progressive Brembo brakes
- Rich equipment even on the standard version (electric screen, cruise control, cornering ABS)
- Shaft drive
Cons
- High price against Japanese sports tourers
- Quickshifter and gearbox could be better
- Adaptive deflectors seen as having minimal effect
- Standard version’s suspension harsh over bumps
- Short screen, not adjustable at high speed
- No A2 version
Our review
Which V100 Mandello in France?
Moto Guzzi France offers three versions of the 2025 model year, still in the range in October 2026. The V100 Mandello costs €15,800 (recommended price), the V100 Mandello S and V100 Mandello Wind Tunnel €19,100 each. Until 31 October 2026, a €1,250 discount brings these prices down to €14,550 and €17,850, with a free two-year warranty extension. In the United States, prices are $15,990, $17,690 and $16,990.
The S replaces the Kayaba suspension with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 semi-active units and adds a quickshifter, heated grips, tyre pressure monitoring, MIA connectivity and, since 2025, the PFF Rider Assistance Solution: two radars handle forward collision warning, blind spot detection and lane change assist. The Wind Tunnel, a special edition celebrating the 70th anniversary of Moto Guzzi’s wind tunnel, takes the S equipment without the radars, in a red livery with a black tail section and gold pinstripes. A 105th Anniversary edition in pearlescent grey was announced in September 2026; it is not yet on the French website.
What is the 2025 model year?
Unveiled at EICMA 2021 and delivered since late 2022, the V100 Mandello received Euro 5+ approval for 2025, a revised gearbox for smoother shifts (as on the Stelvio), a radiator guard and new colours: matte Blu Oceano and Grigio Titanio with black wheels for the standard bike, Verde Ghiaccio and Rosso Lava with gold wheels, cylinder heads and fork for the S. No 2026 model year has been announced.
How good is the engine?
The 90° transverse V-twin, called the “compact block”, shares no parts with Mandello’s earlier engines. It is liquid-cooled, with double overhead camshafts, finger followers and four valves per cylinder, and its cylinder heads are rotated by 90° to free up legroom. Moto Guzzi quotes 115 hp (84.6 kW) at 8,700 rpm and 105 Nm at 6,750 rpm, 82% of it from 3,500 rpm. A counter-rotating shaft reduces the torque reaction typical of Guzzis. The gearbox has six speeds, the clutch is hydraulic and final drive is by shaft, housed in a left-side aluminium single-sided swingarm. Motorcycle.com gives a 12.6:1 compression ratio and 52 mm throttle bodies, a figure Cycle World confirms.
MCN finds the engine full of character but says the lower gears need a firm foot. Motorcycle.com rates the gearbox the smoothest ever fitted to a Guzzi, but finds the S’s quickshifter imprecise between first and second.
How does it ride?
The tubular steel frame uses the engine as a stressed member. Steering head angle is 24.7° and wheelbase 1,475 mm; Motorcycle.com and Common Tread give 4.1 inches of trail (about 104 mm). The standard bike gets a 41 mm Kayaba upside-down fork and a Kayaba shock, both adjustable for preload and rebound, with about 130 mm of travel according to Motorcycle.com. Braking combines twin 320 mm discs with Brembo radial monobloc calipers. The 6-inch rear rim takes a 190/55 tyre. Moto Guzzi quotes 233 kg wet for all three versions.
Cycle World praises its remarkable handling. On the standard version, Common Tread finds the suspension disappointing over sharp bumps.
What equipment?
Even the standard bike is well equipped: six-axis IMU, Continental cornering ABS, four riding modes, four-level traction control, adjustable engine braking, cruise control, a 5-inch TFT screen, an electrically adjustable screen and LED lighting with cornering lights. Its side deflectors open automatically according to speed and riding mode; Moto Guzzi claims 22% less air pressure on the rider. Quickshifter, MIA connectivity and tyre pressure monitoring are optional, and a rear radar is available as an accessory.
Fuel consumption and maintenance
Moto Guzzi quotes 4.7 L/100 km, giving a range of about 360 km from the 17-litre tank. Common Tread recorded about 40 US mpg on the standard version, i.e. 5.9 L/100 km and a range of nearly 290 km. A service is due every 12,000 km; the warranty is 2 years.
Who is it for?
The V100 Mandello is aimed at riders who want a sports tourer that can travel two-up, with shaft drive, adjustable protection and strong character. It requires a full A licence: no A2 version is offered.
What recalls?
In 2023, a recall covered the rear shock of certain V100 Mandello and Aviazione Navale bikes, which could break (NHTSA 23V572000 in the United States, RappelConso 48120 and Safety Gate A12/02317/23 in Europe). No other recall is recorded.
Specifications
| Displacement | 1042 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | 115 hp (84.6 kW) @ 8,700 rpm |
| Torque | 105 Nm @ 6,750 rpm |
| Weight | 233 kg (wet, tank at least 90% full); 212 kg dry |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.03 |
| Seat height | 815 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L |
| Fuel consumption | 4.7 L/100 km (Moto Guzzi figure) |
| Maintenance interval | Service every 12,000 km (Moto Guzzi press kit) |
| Engine type | 90° transverse V-twin, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Cooling | liquide |
| Transmission | 6-speed, shaft drive, hydraulic clutch |
| License | A |
| MSRP | €15,800 |
Engine detail
| Bore x stroke | 96 x 72 mm |
|---|---|
| Compression ratio | 12,6:1 |
| Fuel system | Electronic fuel injection, twin 52 mm throttle bodies, Ride by Wire throttle, Marelli 11MP ECU |
| Valve train | Chain-driven DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max power RPM | 8700 units.rpm |
| Max torque RPM | 6750 units.rpm |
| Euro standard | Euro 5+ |
Chassis & running gear
| Frame type | Tubular steel frame, engine as a stressed member (six mounting points) |
|---|---|
| Rake angle | 24.7 ° |
| Trail | 104 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1475 mm |
| Front suspension | 41 mm Kayaba upside-down fork, adjustable preload and rebound, 130 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Kayaba monoshock, knob-adjustable preload and adjustable rebound, 130 mm travel |
| Front brake | Dual 320 mm floating discs, Brembo four-piston radial monobloc calipers, radial master cylinder |
| Rear brake | 280 mm stainless steel disc, Brembo two-piston floating caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 R17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55 R17 |
| ABS system | Continental cornering ABS (six-axis IMU) |
Electronics & rider aids
| Riding modes | Touring, Rain, Road, Sport |
|---|---|
| Traction control | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Two-way, optional, standard on the S and Wind Tunnel |
| Cruise control | Yes (Radar adaptive cruise control (FCC) optional on the V100 Mandello S) |
| Dashboard | 5-inch colour TFT |
| Connectivity | Moto Guzzi MIA (Bluetooth), optional, standard on the S and Wind Tunnel |
| Other features | Six-axis IMU, 3 engine maps, four-level traction control, two-level engine braking, Adaptive aerodynamics: automatically opening side deflectors, Electrically adjustable screen, LED headlights and indicators, daytime running lights, cornering lights, USB socket under the pillion seat, Tyre pressure monitoring and heated grips: optional on the standard bike, standard on the S and Wind Tunnel, Rear radar (blind spot, lane change assist) as an accessory; V100 Mandello S: front and rear PFF radars with forward collision warning |
Ergonomics & rider fit
| Riding position | Sports touring: upright, tall handlebars close to the rider, sporty footpegs |
|---|---|
| Passenger comfort | Large seat and grab handles |
| Wind protection | Half fairing, electrically adjustable screen (90 mm range), adaptive side deflectors |
The V100 Mandello offers a sports-touring position: upright, with tall handlebars close to the rider and sporty footpegs. MCN finds it nigh on perfect, with no cramped knees even for a six-foot rider. The seat is 815 mm high; accessory seats 20 mm higher and 15 mm lower are available, but the standard seat cannot be adjusted, which Le Repaire des Motards regrets, and Moto-Net finds it dished. The 17-litre tank extends beneath the seat. The screen adjusts electrically over 90 mm; Common Tread regrets that it cannot move above 70 mph and BikeSocial that it has no dedicated button. BikeSocial notes a large pillion seat and grab handles. The subframe takes panniers without extra mounting brackets.
Ownership & maintenance
~5.9 L/100 km (RevZilla Common Tread test of the standard version: about 40 US mpg)
L/100km
Real-world consumption
~~360 km (calculated from Moto Guzzi's figure: 17 L tank / 4.7 L/100 km); ~290 km at the rate recorded by Common Tread
km
Estimated range
| Chain | Not applicable: shaft final drive |
|---|
Average service cost
About £230 a year according to MCN (editorial estimate, UK)
Warranty
2 years
Moto Guzzi does not freely distribute the owner’s and maintenance manual: it is requested with the frame number. The press kit specifies a service every 12,000 km, which MCN (7,500 miles) and BikeSocial confirm. Detailed intervals (oil change in months, valve clearance, spark plugs, coolant) are not published. Shaft drive avoids chain maintenance. MCN estimates annual servicing at about £230. Moto Guzzi France’s warranty is 2 years; until 31 October 2026, the V100 offer adds a free two-year extension. Paid X-Care+ extensions are available (€313 for 1 year, €496 for 2 years).
Direct competitors
Compare →| Model | MSRP | Power | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello | €15,800 | 115 hp (84.6 kW) @ 8,700 rpm | 233 kg (wet, tank at least 90% full); 212 kg dry |
| BMW R 1300 RS2026 | €17,500 | 145 hp | 245 kg (wet) |
| Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX2027 | €15,649 | 136 hp | 235 kg (wet) |
| Suzuki GSX-S1000GT2026 | €13,999 | 152 hp | 226 kg (wet) |
| Honda NT11002027 | €14,799 | 102 hp | 238 kg (wet) |
| Yamaha Tracer 92025 | €12,499 | 119 hp | 219 kg (wet) |
Available colors
Manufacturer recalls
Rear shock may be missing one or both bushings and break, with a risk of loss of control (certain 2023 V100 Mandello and Aviazione Navale, United States)
Voir le rappel →Shock absorber may be faulty, break and detach from its mounting point, with a risk of loss of control (V100 Mandello and Aviazione Navale, 2022-2023 batch)
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