V100 Mandello Merged Threadfest

[Huzo]

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!

Yeah +1 to that…!

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

https://www.rideapart.com/news/609878/moto-guzzi-v100-mandello-pricing/

[PJPR01]

https://www.rideapart.com/news/609878/moto-guzzi-v100-mandello-pricing/

Now all we need is a European delivery program!! 

[LowRyter]

Cool Chris, you got sit on one!

I have to agree with Leafman, nice if they can get it all together.

The bike seems pretty close to my Duc SS939.  It's a little heavier and little larger engine.  If their quality is up, it would be in consideration. 

[Tom]

The factory is still following the model of making their bikes for Euro riders.  Mostly riding on mountain roads and short sprints down an "autostrada".  The American customer usually larger riders are out of the demographics.  If you're 6' or taller then it may not work for you.  5'10' height is what they use.  They went bigger with the Cal 1400 bikes but the sales worldwide did not live up to expectations.  They'll sell more these as mid-size bikes worldwide.  The Cal 1400's might have worked if they would push for police sales in the U.S. but they seem to have covered it with V85TT bikes.  If they want to do that.   

[bad Chad]

It's a sport touring bike, it's not supposed to be a barge.  However, Guzzi has stated that the new engine has been designed to be downsized and upsized on forthcoming motorcycles.   As has been predicted for decades, but now very close at hand, the air cooled mill is close to the end.

The new motor, will carry on in different iterations and sizes, just as the air cooled blocks did, there just won't be any air cooled blocks in a few years or less.

[Tom]

Y'ep tell that to the 6ft. plus guys wanting more leg room.

[PJPR01]

Y'ep tell that to the 6ft. plus guys wanting more leg room.

Oddly enough there are a bunch of 6/3 or 6/4 guys riding V11's...considerably more cramped than the V100 is looking, I'm sure there will be lowered peg options, seat options etc. to make it more comfortable.

 

[bad Chad]

I think I understand what you're saying Tom.  I'm 6'6" and currently ride a v9 and a Breva 1100.   I would like more leg room on both, but it's not a deal killer.   For many of us, tall or short and inbetween, knee bend is the key.   The v9 is a smaller m/c is most every way than a B1100, but it is more comfortable to ride, because of a 90 degreeish knee bend, the B1100 looks to be much closer to the v100 in peg placement, with that being well over 90.

Those who want a bigger bike, will have to wait at least tell next year, but if your a Guzzi fan, your used to waiting!  

[Tom]

I think I understand what you're saying Tom.  I'm 6'6" and currently ride a v9 and a Breva 1100.   I would like more leg room on both, but it's not a deal killer.   For many of us, tall or short and inbetween, knee bend is the key.   The v9 is a smaller m/c is most every way than a B1100, but it is more comfortable to ride, because of a 90 degreeish knee bend, the B1100 looks to be much closer to the v100 in peg placement, with that being well over 90.

Those who want a bigger bike, will have to wait at least tell next year, but if your a Guzzi fan, your used to waiting!  

So true.     I feel for the bigger guys and have always wondered about the cramped "cockpit" seating of Moto Guzzis in general.  I'm 5'9" but I like the 6' seating.

The type of mods I'd do to an oem set-up.  Higher seat and lowered foot pegs.  Of course all of that would have to comply with the oem set-up.  Footpeg mounts etc.  Then you'd have to look at a different wind screen.  All of that for naught as I do 45 minute to 60 minute sprints with short breaks.   

I got my V11 LeMans Nero Corsa from a Milwaukee Motor Cop already set with all of that.  He is  6'4", 250lbs.  He doesn't post here anymore.  He ended up getting a Goldwing for him & wife to tour on.  A Sport Tourer does not work for him.  I tour ride by myself.  A better fit.  A Cal 1400 Touring is over kill for me but it works.     Less hassle with strapping down with bungees and cargo net.

[kingoffleece]

Have the seat modded to be a bit taller, add drop pegs, install bar raisers, Bob's your Uncle.

[Clifton]

It's a sport touring bike, it's not supposed to be a barge.  However, Guzzi has stated that the new engine has been designed to be downsized and upsized on forthcoming motorcycles.....

OK I'll bite, why would they "downsize" this motor given there'd be no weight savings? I can see future increase in displacement for performance, and to seduce current owners to "trade up".

[ridingron]

OK I'll bite, why would they "downsize" this motor given there'd be no weight savings? I can see future increase in displacement for performance, and to seduce current owners to "trade up".

Probably to save cost on developing and building several motors. Have to meet all those "new" emission standards you know.

[blu guzz]

sometimes smaller displacement bikes are sold in different countries for various license requirements. 

[bad Chad]

Bingo!   The old 2 valve big block, in it's final incarnation was available in various markets as a 850,940,1100 and 1200, all the same block.

[Clifton]

OK I can see reducing displacement to meet a country's requirement, just like Blanton reduces their alcohol to 40% when exporting to some countries (how's that for an analogy?) :)

But to my knowledge for marketing purpose it hasn't been very successful in the past such as when BMW tried it with their air-cooled twins and Suzuki with the DR350 and DR250. They all cost the same to manufacture.

 Although isn't Harley making different sizes of their new revolution motor like in the Pan America? I guess they could put a reduced displacement version in a bike like Sportsters for a few years then introduce a higher priced model with the regular motor.

[Groover]

Another video, not sure if it has been posted already. Anyone know what the price?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRPs1loIqFk

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Another video, not sure if it has been posted already. Anyone know what the price?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRPs1loIqFk

European pricing announced, but not US yet. https://www.rideapart.com/news/609878/moto-guzzi-v100-mandello-pricing/

[ScepticalScotty]

I'm hoping there will be an 850 "no frills" version down the line that will be a proper replacement for a Breva750. And cheaper than the base model of this (which I have absolutely nothing against at all, but the £££££ will be a bit to spicy for me).

[Vagrant]

Fobs are great for cars. SUCK for bikes! How about a $1700 towing bill thanks to a key fob.

[Tom]

I have one of those for my MP3 500.    $45 for the blank.  ACE Hardware didn't want to do the laser cut.  Had to send it to the vendor to get it cut.  Postage etc.  $100 total for the key AND.....you still have to program it for the bike.

[blackcat]

For you aviation guys:



I guessing this is the current line up of colors and bikes:



https://www.motoguzzi.com/it_IT/mg-v100-aviazione-navale/?fbclid=IwAR3PNjMZe818QVWT7iakhlhSiDr7fwOV2s-oTCc8rl7N7y2W_t9sVNHB1zQ

[AJ Huff]

I use the key to lock/unlock the ignition switch on my 15 year old Road King. Otherwise the key and fob stays in my jacket pocket. Or even at home.
In 2020+ ignition keys are dumb.

-AJ

[bad Chad]

Somebody's all ways got to complain about something.  Guzzi has always done thing their way, and if you don't like, so what?

Example, auto turn signal cancellers on bikes have been around since at least the mid 70s, but Guzzi, for decades said, "you want to turn off your blinkers, be a man, and do it your self."   I think it wasn't until the advent of the 1400 series that they gave in.

[guzzisteve]

They are also buying lots of supplies from China, Rings, valves, electrics, making the bikes unreliable.
For $20,000 I would want all European parts not junk.

[sidecarnutz]

What do you think folks, cool or cringe?

Being retired navy, I kinda like it.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/moto-guzzi-and-navy-present-the-limited-edition-v100-mandello-aviazione-navale/ss-AA125iW1?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=7b491fa8b76f4a9cd1331e3723b88385#image=1

[Bulldog9]

Pick your color scheme...... I'm really liking the Grey and White

[berniebee]

Not military or ex, but I think the colour scheme is eccelente!  A beaut. The serial number engraved on an easily removed handle bar clamp seems pointless. A neat option would be for the manufacturer to engrave something personal when you order the bike! Also, I'd like to see some higher res pics.

[bigbikerrick]

I love it! What a beautiful, mechanical looking machine.  My First Guzzi was a numbered Rosso Mandello, its the one that planted the seed, way back in 2001. Its been mostly all Guzzis ever since. Im a sucker for special edition stuff!
Rick

[OldMojo]

The roundel is cool. Someone did that with a V11 Sport awhile back.