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Bison:
Hello Folks,
There are a couple of very good deals on the Mandello here in the UK at the moment, specifically the 2026 models in satin grey and satin ocean blue ( I assume they are 2026 models). Are there many upgrades to this model compared to the first generation?, for example, clunk when shifting into first, water leaks and water pump problems, in other words, are the newer models  a better buy from a reliability and running point of view?. Perhaps the problems on the first iterations were overblown?.
The only fly in the ointment is I would have to trade in my V85tt, and I just love it, I would hate to find after a few thousand miles I still preferred the V85tt
Thanks,
Alan.

Dave Swanson:
The clunk into first is still present.  Some find this very annoying, but I hardly notice.  Many other bikes I have owned in the past had this clunk, and I never thought twice about it, still don't.

As per usual, component failures get highlighted on the internet while untroubled service by the vast majority goes unnoticed.   I would not be concerned.

I own both the V100S and a V85TT.   Both are wonderful bikes, and both have similar Guzzi charm.  The V100S has a better ride as it should with the Ohlins, but the V85TT is pretty darn good with its "built to a price" suspension.  All comparisons fall away when you twist the throttle of the V100.  It has more go everywhere. 

PeteS:
I also have both a V85 and V100. The V100 has the clunk but I don’t have enough miles on it to see any other faults. I can live with the clunk, its finding neutral thats the PITA. Other than that its a great bike. One downside is I can’t move around in the seat like I can on the V85. I would not use the V100 on long trips for that reason. Keep the V85 if you plan to tour on it.

Pete

Moparnut72:
I no longer have my Mandello but in the 13k I had it no issues. I aged out of it. The only gripe was the gearbox, it took some real mileage to break in and get reasonable smooth. Even though the rider is kind of locked in I found I was able to ride for hours with little discomfort.
kk

Bison:
Thank you all, good information.
I'll probably wait until the autumn before deciding whether to go for a V100, and if I do I'll try for an E5+ I think. I'm lucky enough to have an LM3 and a Norge, so really I would be buying with my heart not my head, but there's nothing new in that!.
Alan.

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