V100 Mandello Merged Threadfest

[PJPR01]

I'm sure the photo's with the boxes on the passenger seats are test riders and the one above is the same but I'm not sure what the story is about that bike. The photo's are from the V100 Mandello FB page taken by locals.

  Thanks! Will have to take a look there!

[raulnor]

The tank area on those looks HUGE from the rear. It does look like you very much sit inside the bike, not on top of it, which I prefer.

[blackcat]

It does look pretty wide but it doesn't bother me, it looks like the seating is similar to my Norge.

[blu guzz]

the V85 has a pretty wide tank too.

[blackcat]

The white is nice but I’d rather have the red one or the green one with the better suspension.

[Cam3512]

The white is nice but I’d rather have the red one or the green one with the better suspension.

I really like the white one.  Then again, I tend to be partial to white Leman’s, etc.

[PJPR01]

It does look pretty wide but it doesn't bother me, it looks like the seating is similar to my Norge.

I love the look of this cockpit and position...wide is nice (similar to Griso and Norge) so it hits my eye nicely.

Curious to see what other colors they are going to come up with!

[blackcat]

“I really like the white one.  Then again, I tend to be partial to white Leman’s, etc.“

If they ship in white ones is that what you’re going to buy?

[Moparnut72]

I like white bikes generally. When I saw a picture yesterday I was kinda nah. But looking again today at a larger picture the white would be my choice, unless there were a all green one, like the Stelvio. Is there any information out about weight yet. At my advanced age that would be my main concern. I'm getting the feeling that MG better be prepared to ramp up production. From the increased press MG seems to be getting lately I wouldn't be surprised to see these flying off the shelf. If everything fits what I would have to have,  I could see my Triumph and V7lll with new owners.
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[blackcat]

I remember reading somewhere that it was 507lbs but I don't know if that was with fuel and oil. And I could be completely wrong with that number.

[steven c]

 Did the designers of the Mandello work for Suzuki in the 90's? https://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/suzuki/church-of-mo-1997-suzuki-xf650-freewind.html

[Tom]

Freewind...........   also known as FART. 

[Joliet Jim]

Without a dealer network in the US.....

[blackcat]

513 pounds with all fluids.

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

SO....

RED or WHITE on the base model

2021 Centanario GREEN/GREY or 'Avant Garde' GREY for the S model....

I really like the WHITE but still think the green is going to be the best, but has anyone seen the Grey yet?????

[blackcat]

First I’ve heard of the grey S model.

[Bulldog9]

The white is nice but I’d rather have the red one or the green one with the better suspension.

Best color combo so far to my eye. Red should have black motor and swingarm with gold accents.

[ccoli]

Got to sit on it today at GMG 101. A bit tall for me as I am inseam impaired at 28.5 inches.
Otherwise felt to fit me quite well.  Not too much different than my old 1200Sport but a few seconds standing still, doesn't tell the story like a few hours on the road.
Spec sheet also included.

[PJPR01]

Super Chris...thanks for sharing.

60 mpg!!  Wow...that's efficient!

Rosso Magma...Molten Volcano Red...nice color!  And White...so not many color choices for the first year edition, at least in this model...both look great however!

Look like someone else likes this color too:
https://www.carthrottle.com/post/the-one-off-ferrari-omologata-is-the-21st-centurys-most-stunning-car-full-stop/

4.6 gallon tank...not bad
513 lbs...very decent!

[moto]

I'll bet that's Imperial mpg -- it's the only non-metric value displayed, which seems suspect.

[leafman60]

I've been poring over the recent pics of the new V100 from Mandello.  The design is great. Looks awesome to me. When I first saw it months ago, I thought, if Guzzi could get their quality control up to snuff, I might like to have one of those. 

Seeing these new pictures confirms my appreciation for the design concept.  However, for me, it's just too small.  Dimensionally, I don't think it work work well for me at 6'2" with an occasional passenger wanting to ride and overnight camping gear in tow.   

The engine is way ahead of anything they've shown before but it's a pea-shooter compared to flagship bikes of all the other brands. Park it next to a BMW R1250 and the difference will be blatant.  Maybe Guzzi is planning for this machine to be their successor to the current V7/V85 series as the entry-level ticket for a larger bike yet to come based on a similar engine architecture.

Good job, Moto Guzzi. More potential still out there for a full-sized bike.

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[guido guzzi]

Super Chris...thanks for sharing.

60 mpg!!  Wow...that's efficient!

YMMV! 

[kingoffleece]

I dunno.  To me the 1250GS motor is overkill.  Guzzi is what, 115 or so at the crank?  100bhp at the wheel.  Sounds like enough for the real world and further if the 1250 GS walks the new V100 it's the rider, not the motor-unless it's a 5 mile drag race.  And then, who cares about that?

[ccoli]

I'll bet that's Imperial mpg -- it's the only non-metric value displayed, which seems suspect.

Listed as 4.7l/ 100km which converts to 50mpg US and 60mpg Imperial

[PJPR01]

Listed as 4.7l/ 100km which converts to 50mpg US and 60mpg Imperial

Which is great by the way, compared to 42-44 mpg on the 1200 Norge, so that would be just fine AT 50 MPG.

[Huzo]

Listed as 4.7l/ 100km which converts to 50mpg US and 60mpg Imperial

If that’s not BS, then it’s better than my Norge. I can get that under absolutely ideal conditions at 100 kph but not in real world conditions,
My Norge will do 500 km to a tank to save it’s life, but you’re better off aiming for 470 safe k’s.

[lazlokovacs]

specs make interesting reading

its not gonna be much faster than a griso then...?

All the early talk was that it would come in much lighter if I recall correctly

I really don't know how they can say it'll be a good 2-up bike when those passenger pegs are sitting so high...

Can't wait to swing a leg over one myself though and see whats what

[Murray]

All that newness and it still has an ignition key. Dumb.

-AJ

In the car theft world key less ignitions are preferred, easiest to hack.

[ridingron]

All that newness and it still has an ignition key. Dumb.

-AJ


In the car theft world key less ignitions are preferred, easiest to hack.

Yea, I consider the key ignition to be a very big plus!

[Clifton]

 .....I consider the key ignition to be a very big plus!

Oh how I wish my new Goldwing had a simple, small key, and latches for securing the pannier lids. I HATE the huge, battery operated "fob"! And you have to have the fob not only to open the panniers but to close them!