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bronzestar1:
I had a '24 V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale.  I think I had it for about 16 months or so, didn't even have enough miles on it for the first service, and traded it in on a '25 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 (same dealer).  Unless you're hard up for another Guzzi, take a look at the ST1200.  It's a better all-around bike, no annoying first gear clunk, feels like it has more torque and horsepower, etc. 

Moparnut72:
Really? I had a T120 and I think it and my V7850 were very comparable in power. I know the ST is more but the Navale I had would blow them both away. 115 HP compared to 80.
kk

kingoffleece:
Better bike?  Don't know about that.  Better for you?  Better how?
I had 13 Triumphs-some old, some new.  Fine motorbikes.  Even worked for them for a while.

"Better" is a tough term to define.

TN Mark:
Everything’s a preference really.

They design and build decent bikes in Thailand under the Triumph banner. Good for them.

I’ll stick to good old American design and build quality with my Victory motorcycle. Yes, I know it’s a ‘dead’ brand. It’s still 1000 times easier to get parts for my Victory than my Guzzi.

As a second, my Italian designed and built Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400. Could very well be my last Moto Guzzi.

bronzestar1:

--- Quote from: Moparnut72 on May 12, 2026, 11:49:00 AM ---Really? I had a T120 and I think it and my V7850 were very comparable in power. I know the ST is more but the Navale I had would blow them both away. 115 HP compared to 80.
kk

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I Google'd some info, comparing my '24 V100 Mandello to my '25 Speed Twin 1200.  This is hp / torque / wet weight of the two:

V100 Mandello:      115 hp at 8700 rpms / 77 ft-lbs torque at 6750 rpms / wet weight 513 lbs (4.46 lbs per hp)
Speed Twin 1200:  103 hp at 7750 rpms / 83 ft-lbs torque at 4250 rpms / wet weight 476 lbs (4.62 lbs per hp)

The big difference is the ST has more torque at 2500 rpms lower, which gives the impression that it's "quicker" (not necessarily "faster").  Plus the ST is almost 40 lbs lighter, which is noticeable when trying to move them around in the limited space of a storage unit.  I had a '23 V7 Stone 850, and the ST would walk that bike all day every day. 

It's all good though, just set the bar low on a V100 Mandello and you won't be disappointed.  For what that bike costs, it could be better.  Don't give it a pass just because it's a Guzzi...I didn't. 

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