V100 Mandello Merged Threadfest

[fotoguzzi]

Motorcycle and Navy? I don’t get the connection.. anyway I hope it’s the Italian Navy.

[PJPR01]

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

Well well...what a nice display!  Thanks for sharing.   That grey looks awfully good, can't tell if the 2nd one is black or a dark blue??

[sidecarnutz]

Motorcycle and Navy? I don’t get the connection.. anyway I hope it’s the Italian Navy.

I commuted by bike to the Navy base every day for over ten years. Many years, I didn't own a car. I was on my Convert or Mille' GT.

You can see they are running a VERY tightly focused marketing campaign on this one. ;-)

[willowstreetguzziguy]

Can’t they offer at least one model without the gold cylinders and make them a natural alloy color? Kawasaki did that with some of their models back in the 80s.

[blackcat]

Can’t they offer at least one model without the gold cylinders and make them a natural alloy color? Kawasaki did that with some of their models back in the 80s.

Looks to me that the valve covers are the only thing gold on the engine.

[jrt]

In one of the earlier video reviews of the V100- Motorcyclist maybe? - someone pointed out a small leak on the front of the engine case (where cam chain is on older bikes).  The leak looked like it came from a bolt into the case.  No such bolt exists on any of the newer pictures.  So...what was that bolt for, you suppose?

[Murray]

In one of the earlier video reviews of the V100- Motorcyclist maybe? - someone pointed out a small leak on the front of the engine case (where cam chain is on older bikes).  The leak looked like it came from a bolt into the case.  No such bolt exists on any of the newer pictures.  So...what was that bolt for, you suppose?

Might of been a extra sensor port for prototype/ condition monitoring purposes.

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

Well well...what a nice display!  Thanks for sharing.   That grey looks awfully good, can't tell if the 2nd one is black or a dark blue??

the Second from the left is the 'Avant Garde Grey' color announced for the S model

the center/light grey is a special edition for Italian naval aviation

funny they are showing a special edition before the standard models can even be ordered

[leafman60]

Those are all handsome little bikes. Good design effort. Quite an attractive evolvement of the current V7's.
I don't like hearing what Guzzisteve said about cheap component parts and possible continued reliability/quality issues. 

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[PJPR01]

the Second from the left is the 'Avant Garde Grey' color announced for the S model

the center/light grey is a special edition for Italian naval aviation

funny they are showing a special edition before the standard models can even be ordered

Thanks!  Saw the video this morning aboard the aircraft carrier...quite a nice marketing launch for Piaggio and Guzzi...well done.

[egschade]

the Second from the left is the 'Avant Garde Grey' color announced for the S model

the center/light grey is a special edition for Italian naval aviation

funny they are showing a special edition before the standard models can even be ordered

Specials probably have a higher margin than the standards. Sell the 'halo' model to generate interest and cashflow then add more buyers with the standard later.

[Moparnut72]

Specials probably have a higher margin than the standards. Sell the 'halo' model to generate interest and cashflow then add more buyers with the standard later.

Learned this from Harley? SOP for them.
kk

[twowheeladdict]

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

Harley lets you enter a PIN in case you lose or break your fob. 

[twowheeladdict]

Nice article.  https://powersportsbusiness.com/top-stories/2022/09/23/moto-guzzi-italian-navy-celebrate-new-bike-aboard-aircraft-carrier/

Just not a big fan of radiators and hoses on a bike.  Some do a better job at hiding them than others. 

[bad Chad]

I would rather the bikes have all Itallian made parts too, but that just isn't going to happen.

I challenge anybody to find any MFG who produces vehicles in any real numbers, who doesn't use at least some parts from all over.

[Bulldog9]

MG is saying they prioritized pillion comfort, but it doesn’t look like
that is the case. Time and the aftermarket seat and bag mfgs will tell.
Also hoping there will be a cat eliminator pipe. (shhhh :cool)

Also wonder if there will be a topcase option for the
Mandello or if that will come on future Norge or Stelvio styled models.

Really liking the battleship grey package.

[twowheeladdict]

Specials probably have a higher margin than the standards. Sell the 'halo' model to generate interest and cashflow then add more buyers with the standard later.

Might have higher margins, but a better value for the buyer if they want everything that comes standard on the specials when compared with adding it all piecemeal.  My new Guardia D'Onore was the best value in the 2022 V85TT lineup even though it is a special edition numbered bike. 

[lazlokovacs]

MG is saying they prioritized pillion comfort, but it doesn’t look like
that is the case. Time and the aftermarket seat and bag mfgs will tell.

The guzzi quote qbout prioritising pillion comfort seems like major bs to me

just look how high the pegs are!

Compare that to a cali or a loop frame

kinda makes me think the whole thing is just marketing nonsense and I'll admit to being really excited when I saw the first pics

[Tom]

I would rather the bikes have all Itallian made parts too, but that just isn't going to happen.

I challenge anybody to find any MFG who produces vehicles in any real numbers, who doesn't use at least some parts from all over.

Very true.  Most conglomerates are using suppliers or subsidiaries from cheaper labor markets.  Piaggio is making their wheels in China.  Michelin tires made in Serbia are supplied to Piaggio.  Honda is making their PCX 150 scooters in Vietnam & Thailand.  The tires for those scooters are made by factories in those respective countries.  The turn signals on the V11 Sports were also supplied to Kymco for their scooter line.

[blu guzz]

if you want a bike you can afford, it has to be this way.  we have to hope that piaggio is keeping an eye on the quality control.

[blackcat]

“Tentative V100 accy list so far

Electronic antitheft
Moto Guzzi MIA installation kit
Side Panniers
Rear Rack
Center stand
Mounting equipment for auxiliary LED lights
Touring Windscreen - DOT
Antitheft installation kit
TPMS
Up/Down quickshifter
Aluminum cylinder head protection
USB socket (cockpit)
Engine protection bars
Heated grips
Passenger comfort seat
Heated Comfort Rider Seat - Low
Heated Comfort Rider Seat - High
Heated Comfort Rider Seat
Auxiliary LED lights
Moto Guzzi Mia
Topbox with brown backrest
Topbox with black backrest
INDOOR VEHICLE COVER”


“Got some USA delivery dates.  Pre-solds will ship first. 

The pre-book on the Moto Guzzi store is set to go live on Monday the 17th of Oct. 
[https://storeusa.motoguzzi.com/](https://storeusa.motoguzzi.com/)

-Bianco Polare – first arrivals (January arrival)

-Rosso Magma – first arrivals (January arrival)

-Verde 2121 – first arrivals (January arrival)

-Grigio Avanguardia – second arrival (invoiced January, arrival February – March Showroom)

-Special Edition: Avazione Navale – Q2 (May production, June arrival US)

Note: the dates above are the expected ETAs for USA dealers to be invoiced, it still take 30-45,
sometimes up to 60 days for your dealer to actually get the bike delivered.
Add that into the times above.”

[dguzzi]

  You missed "Long lasting valve train durability"

[Bulldog9]

“Tentative V100 accy list so far

Electronic antitheft
Moto Guzzi MIA installation kit
Side Panniers
Rear Rack
Center stand
Mounting equipment for auxiliary LED lights
Touring Windscreen - DOT
Antitheft installation kit
TPMS
Up/Down quickshifter
Aluminum cylinder head protection
USB socket (cockpit)
Engine protection bars
Heated grips
Passenger comfort seat
Heated Comfort Rider Seat - Low
Heated Comfort Rider Seat - High
Heated Comfort Rider Seat
Auxiliary LED lights
Moto Guzzi Mia
Topbox with brown backrest
Topbox with black backrest
INDOOR VEHICLE COVER”


“Got some USA delivery dates.  Pre-solds will ship first. 

The pre-book on the Moto Guzzi store is set to go live on Monday the 17th of Oct. 
[https://storeusa.motoguzzi.com/](https://storeusa.motoguzzi.com/)

-Bianco Polare – first arrivals (January arrival)

-Rosso Magma – first arrivals (January arrival)

-Verde 2121 – first arrivals (January arrival)

-Grigio Avanguardia – second arrival (invoiced January, arrival February – March Showroom)

-Special Edition: Avazione Navale – Q2 (May production, June arrival US)

Note: the dates above are the expected ETAs for USA dealers to be invoiced, it still take 30-45,
sometimes up to 60 days for your dealer to actually get the bike delivered.
Add that into the times above.”

Looks like they are doing this right.

Look forward to seeing the bike with matching side and top cases.

[blackcat]

Looks like they are doing this right.

Look forward to seeing the bike with matching side and top cases.

[blackcat]

Surprised no one commented on the center stand.

[Phil/TX]

I hope they have gold wheels, but it looks like they will be black. I guess I will have to get them powder coated at the first tire change. That said, I’m thinking of flying into Austin, and getting an Uber to the dealer and riding it home. Will have to see when they come in. AF1 told me mid December, so it looks like bu April I will have mine.

[blackcat]

I hope they have gold wheels, but it looks like they will be black. I guess I will have to get them powder coated at the first tire change. That said, I’m thinking of flying into Austin, and getting an Uber to the dealer and riding it home. Will have to see when they come in. AF1 told me mid December, so it looks like bu April I will have mine.

I was looking at the USA online ordering options for your bike and they only show black rims. I'm with you, I'd prefer the gold rims and I wonder if there is some way to swap them out at purchase time?  I'd ask AF1, you never know.

[lucian]

The local dealer called me on Friday to inform me that they are taking pre orders for the first release of of the V100. I had expressed interest when the bike was first announced almost a year ago.  They have me on a list of similarly interested prospects. I am considering trading my 2016 Tuono Factory and was in hopes that the V100 would be, spec wise, somewhere in between the Tuono and griso. Not the case obviously at 115 hp and 77 ft. lbs. and 10 lbs. heavier. I imagine it will be quicker revving than the griso mill with the shorter stroke and wet clutch but no one seems to know for sure.   They told me the base model is white only and the s model is in grey only for the early arrivals in mid November. The grey  S model will have a grey fairing also. I do really like the white but I would most likely opt for the Ohlins on the S. What is peoples thoughts on how the new bike will stack up against the mighty griso? Hoping to replace two bikes with one I can live with.
There is a lot I like about the new platform but a lot of unknowns at this point also. They will be calling me back tomorrow and will hopefully have some more info which I will share.
 

[Murray]

Looks like they have had an official press release launch event in Mandello https://youtu.be/c2J91UG6Fn8 so steadily getting closer, interesting comments on the power delivery in this one, although I expect quiet a number of first ride style reviews coming in the next couple of weeks.

[Frenchfrog]

Apparently it should be in the French dealers in November