Looks like Guzzi have got the mix of style, quality, tech and tradition perfect. I also love the way it pings as it cools down, just like the air cooled ones!
👌 They have done a fantastic job with it, such a big step forward for them. Really quality bike but still retaining that very special feeling that Guzzi's have. Cheers
I am Dutch and more important, a Guzzi fan (have 2 Guzzi’s). Dutch means somewhat tall/big and I adjusted seat heights and positioning dimensions on both of my bikes to what I like. Riding a Guzzi, for me, is more of an experience than riding any bike I had before (BMW, Yamaha, Honda (few different types). I think it is important what you preference is. If it is a big twin with the accent on torque instead of revs, Guzzi is a nice choice. 15 years ago I switched to Guzzi. A very good friend of me introduced me int the world of Guzzi. If you like to do your own maintenance (like me) the Guzzi is prevailing as well. It is somehow ‘zen’ to do. From my Guzzi heart point of few, I fully agree with your point of view. In my point of view, you produced an honest, clear and well balanced topic. Thank you.
Hi, thanks so much I really appreciate that and glad you enjoyed the review 👍 Absolutely Moto Guzzi is all about the riding experience and involvement! They have done a great job with this new V100 to update it but still retain the Guzzi character. Thanks and hope you continue to enjoy your rides.
Last year (2021), I started bird-dawgin this Italian beauty. In September 2022, I gave Plano, Texas USA Moto Guzzi a $500 deposit. Early in the morning of 10/17/2022, on the Moto Guzzi USA web store, I entered my online “reservation” for the 2023 V100 Mandello “S” in “Centenario” Livery (premium Verde 2121 color) - Special Edition $17,490. The customer care representative told me my Order# 190 was the 1st V100 Mandello order received by Moto Guzzi USA. I’m SUPER EXCITED! To me, the V100 Mandello is STUNNINGLY EXOTIC & HANDSOME!
I put in my order for an S model yesterday, should receive it in about a month. At just over 6 ft I found the seat-to-footpeg dimension a little cramped so I will fit the accessory high heated seat, it is 20 mm higher. ps. This is the first time I have seen donkeys in England outside the Houses of Parliament!
Congratulations on your oder 👍 I think this is quite a special bike, something different from the competition. Haha, get down to the New Forest and you see them everywhere!
I think I want one in the garage! Love how unique it is, I prefer low down torque motors. Love the artistic looks. I’ll never get rid of my R1250GS, I can see this Guzzi in the garage with it, for a different riding option. 👍 in Red, not a fan of the white and gold 🤔
I have never caught your work before, very well done, this kind of thing seems to fit you, keep it up! Nice job with the v100, this bike is high on my list, in fact it's at the top. I have ridden Guzzi for 24 years now, and I just love how they do their thing, and it's great to see a young dude like yourself who gets it too!
Thanks so much I appreciate that and glad you found the channel 👍 I completely understand Moto Guzzi's and love them! This new V100 really seems like a massive step forward for them. Cheers
Many thanks really glad you enjoyed the review 👍 A really great improvement for Guzzi. Yes I did! Could definitely benefit from an extension, just hope it wouldn't ruin the looks too much
I agree, the front mudguard looks completely pointless. It’s so small I can’t really see now any sort of effective extender can be fitted. The front of the engine is going to take a pounding, and as for the radiator, surely it’s only a matter of time before it’s holed! Otherwise a lovely looking bike
OMG this bike reminds me of my old Honda CX500, what a bike Moto Guzzi has here, thinking I need to go test ride one, thanks so much for the review outstanding
It is such a cool bike, also feels really premium to ride. Think Guzzi can compete with the best in the class now 👍 Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the review. Happy New Year
Many thanks I appreciate it, and glad you enjoyed the review 👍 It is a really impressive effort from Moto Guzzi to modernise there bikes but also retain the classic Guzzi character.
I think a lot of Harley Touring riders will appreciate this bike. I am one of them. After many years on a Harley, thinking a different bike more sporty yet confortable with a twin engine could be the ticket. From Florida, ciao for now!😎
Nice review. To me it reminds me most of my R1250RS. Big, torquey longitudinal twin, shaft drive, similar weight. Even the engines are both air/water cooled.
I agrée and I’m surprised not to see this comparison reminded more often on UA-cam. Congratulations, yours is my favourite sport touring bike currently on the market ✌️
After riding it, that is a very good comparison actually. They are very similar. I think the Guzzi is a great bike and can really compete with the best in its class now!
Excellent I want one, not sure that the airport thing is much more than a gimmick. 🤔 Wonder if they could wap that engine and tec. Into the TT! 😃 Merry Christmas and Happy New year be safe mate. 👍
It is a really great bike, feels so special to ride and can really compete with the best of its class now 👍 Yes think the active aerodynamics are a bit of a gimmick really! Many thanks and the same to you
Red what happened I missed this one on the notifications , Good one I like it probably the best looking Guzzi I have seen although the others are good looking bikes . Not cheap but nothing is these days except Royal Enfield and they are great value bikes .From what you say maybe not a bike for the autobahns in Germany but we don't all ride there .Good and an impressive bike 😉👌👍
Glad you found the vid 👍 I agree, think it is the best looking Guzzi and probably all round sports tourer as well. Such a great improvement for Guzzi, really impressive to ride and the build quality is top notch. Cheers
Thank you for this video. Very nice motorcycle! It's a new generation of motorcycles from the manufacturer MOTO GUZZI. The engine architecture is interesting and finaly a liquid cooling. The single arm is magnificient and the view of the cylinder heads too. This V100 MANDELLO invites you to ride 👌I think there will definitely be a trail version of this V100 Mandello 😉This V100 tempts me a lot 😁 Greatings to all bikers ✌
It is my pleasure, glad you enjoyed the video 👍 Yes I agree, think Guzzi have done a great job in modernising this bike and it can really compete with the best in the market now. I think it will sell well. Cheers
Great review of a lovely bike, thanks. For me, a water-cooled transverse V twin or boxer is just not on. I don’t want unnecessary technical trickery either. I’ll stick to my 1200 Griso, thanks.
You were shifting a bit early as the new Guzzi engines like to put on some revs. I love my V85TT but the more I see of the V100, it is getting me wondering if I should trade next year. You can lock the vent wings in or out all the time.
Yes, it was a tricky area to ring out the revs! I personally think this would be a brilliant trade in for the V85TT 👍 They have really up'd their game with this new V100, very impressive. Cheers
I am still thinking of buying but I would just buy it with out a road test and just ride it and sort it to fit me it is a belting looking guzzi and the red one looks like a guzzi le man's from the 90s I think not the 80s
Great to see a manufacturer build a proper sports touring machine. Such a great looking bike. 👌 Personally, I don't understand the popularity of tall adventure bikes as touring bikes. Only unknown is how reliable this new engine is. Who is going to be a new adopter?
👍 I do hope there is some sort of a come back to the traditional sports tourer bike. I actually really like adventure bikes and can see their benefits, however not to the expense of ignoring great sports tourers. The more bikes the merrier 😁 Cheers
Guzzi has had mules using the engine on the road for several years based on reports from Lario Mandello. There will of course, be glitches but Guzzi reliability on their bikes is much better than the old days of Italian bikes and cars.
Nice bike. I don't understand the light silver engine paint and cycle parts though. Suspect they won't fair well in our climate and show every speck of dirt. Tempting...
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I hate the term "adventure bike "coined by the marketing department and am glad this is not pushed as such. You have adventures on ALL motorcycles. It is not the privallage of those ridiculously tall things that you need a step ladder to mount! This machine is gorgeous. I need one!
Although I am not too much against the term, I completely agree with you that you can have adventures on all motorbikes 👍 Definitely not restricted to a certain type of bike. Same think Guzzi have done a fantastic job with this bike and think the sports touring aspect is a great direction. Cheers
Tha ks for the video. As you know I have pre ordered the tracer gt+ co firmed prices now at £15000. This guzzi is so so tempting for me. Such a pretty bike and got some awesome features. However I would pick the S model and speccd up with panniers and top box this bike is going to £1500 more than the tracer gt+ and even though this bike trumps the tracer on looks and maybe character the yamaha wins in every other department.. Still not 100% convinced yet depends how much commision I earn in the next few months 😅😅
It is my pleasure, really glad you liked the video 👍 Yes these two bikes really are very close competitors. Very tough decision, I really enjoyed the V100 and think it is a very special bike. Personally I think I would go with the Tracer GT+, better for long distance touring etc... Just personal opinion. However if you want something special then the V100 is great. Happy New Year and all the best for 2023
Polar White delivered today , O.M.G. 🤩. Though sad to see two air-cooled beauties (2015 V7Racer + 2022 V7 Special) go in p/ex., economics & garage space rule. Looking forward to some sun ( Ha ! - I did my rain/snow riding in the 60s and have since got some arthritis and an O-Level, so b****cks to winter ) to get the V100 run-in. Just f.y.i. - Both my ex. low mileage, beauties should be at Mototechniks, Stowmarket ( Good guys 👍) soon if you fancy a classic air-cooled V-twin. Ride Safe
Lovely looking bike, except for that exhaust. Does sound lovely too. The gizmos and gadgets are interesting but not really necessary, just adds to the price. You make every bike look fun 😊
👌 It definitely makes you feel special. So different to anything else on the road and now with all its updates it feels really premium. The active aerodynamics are not really necessary haha
So far only got it out of the garage to drool over 😂 It's a bit heavy so waiting for this weekend when my son can take me out to a car park to get the hang of. Was going to ride it up and down our lane but it keeps tipping down. No point getting soaked for five minutes ride 😊 Can't wait to try it out.
@@lilynorthover8378 👍 haha that is fair enough, however you get pleasure out of it is what counts. Nice, good idea. Nice safe place to start getting to know it more
I enjoyed that video ver much...Because I saw you Tracer 9gt review it seems to be that both of them has its Advantages...I am an old rider and for me what really counts is the question...Which one would you prefer for long distance ride?Which motorcycle is more comfortable to sit on...Thank you if you can answer that.Happy new year and stay healthy
Many thanks, really glad you enjoyed the video 👍 For longer distance rides I would go for the Tracer 9GT, I would be more comfortable on it for longer rides. This does depend on individual dimensions though. Happy New Year
Hello! Thanks for another very nice test ride review on this different sport touring bike. Would like to know your comparison opinion about how it feels comparing with the Japanese touring bikes that you’ve tested before, namely the Suzuki S1000GT and the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX? ✌️✌️
Hi, it is my pleasure, really glad you enjoyed the review 👍 I think the handling has slightly similar characteristics, as in likes nice long smooth corners etc... However the engine is vastly different! The Ninja and Suzuki are a lot faster and more exciting engines to rev out (being inline 4 cylinders). However the Guzzi has lovely useable low down torque and is full of character. I would like to ride them back to back to find out.
@@redangrevival Thank you for giving here your personal opinion. I think that I understood it well. Maybe the Japanese being of a more sportish nature, they invite the biker to ride faster, like the BMW S 1000 XR or the SDGT (one is a screamer and the other one a Beast). The Guzzi is more a roadster machine with touring capabilities, it compels you to drive fast but at slower top end speeds (isn't it?). We have, as riders, the decision how to ride the bike, but at the same time, the bike can transmit you what she's more able to do and that ends influencing our way of riding, I believe.
@@Fernando90054 Hi, I'm moved by the same curiosity as you. I have a keen interest in the V100 as it would make a great tourer, torquey engine, shaft drive, decent protection, luggage. I do weekend tours and motorcycle on my motorbike, used to have a GS, moved to a Ninja 1000sx which I love. I compared it to the S1000XR and although both have four-inline engines, the Ninja's is very different, it's much more useable low down, you don't have to rev it that hard to get a decent response and thanks to the extremely elastic engine you can ride it quite relaxed, knowing that there's enough power if you want it. My only two doubts with regard to the Mandello is whether it won't feel a little bit "underpowered" compared to the Ninja as there's a 25hp gap for the same weight, I can't wait for a face-to-face comparison
@@carlosalonso9866 Yes, your fears may be confirmed. The truth from my point of view is that in this case the phrase less is more, doesn’t apply. What I think in fact, is as follows:- if you have a powerful bike, you can always make use of it if you want, even if you don’t have on public roads a lot of opportunity to do so, in a safe way. But you know that it’s there at your disposal. Other thing, is that you have a not so powerful bike, but you have torque and a very nice low and medium range power band response, but no top end speed. This, is annoying to me. I want a bike that even when I ride relaxed and chill, I feel all the power beneath my seat, just waiting for me to unleash it , if it is my desire.
Thanks Angus. I'm a Guzzi fan, and a sports tourer fan (and a Speedmaster fan). I'm interested in how you think this compares to the BMW R1250RS- someone else mentioned this, I think. I love my RS, but you have the benefit of owning neither the Guzzi or BMW. Push come to shove...which would you have? (And no, you're not allowed a GS...)
That is a tricky question! To be completely honest I think I would go for the R1250RS, because of the extra power. However I think I may live to regret it haha Need to ride both again, but atm I would go BMW
Nice review of a nice bike. Not a fan of the wing things tho. Unusual for an Italian manufacturer to put American brake & gear levers on their product 😂
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the review 👍 I don't mind the wings personally, although think they are a bit of a gimmick! Haha, might as well use the best braking system!
I have ridden the Guzzi V11 Sport and yes I get exactly what you mean about the character 👍 I suppose you could say that about a lot of older air cooled bikes though
@@redangrevival I dont think it has to do with aircooled though. The old bikes had no ballancer shafts, counter rotating flywheels to mitigate vibrations, stuff like that. Just a simple very heavy flywheel and that was it. Also I think key was that the reaction forces of the rear drive went through the entire frame, and where not contained to just the rear drive and gearbox.
Yes you really have to watch your speed! Not a good place for fast riding. Yes very I liked the V7, however this new V100 Mandello I think is a great improvement.
No offence, but I rolled my eyes at the musical interludes. I realise you are enjoying yourself trying to make a video that seems "professional", but honestly I'd rather just listen to the engine.
I think the R1250R is the closest modern rival to this, but really it's sort of a dead class this is in, previously populated by the Suzuki Bandit, Yamaha Fazer and Honda CBF bikes.
Yes I agree, they are quite similar bikes. Both torquey engines and similar riding positions 👍 Hopefully the V100 can bring to class back to life a bit. Great job from Guzzi
@@redangrevival One day, if you have a 40-hours or so (!), I will tell you about my Moto Guzzi dealer in the USA. Who in 20-trips (exaggerating) could not get my brand new 1997 Moto Guzzi Sports 1100 to run properly. Idle - but pop and fart on throttle. Marginally acceptable on throttle - and would then stall at every stop light. Maddening! He tried dozens of different computer chips. Not that it mattered - the speedo stopped working in 50-miles anyway! We finally gave up - the sad tale of how I came out of this financially- makes me (and my wife) cry! Would I buy another one? Guess!
Looks like Guzzi have got the mix of style, quality, tech and tradition perfect. I also love the way it pings as it cools down, just like the air cooled ones!
👌 They have done a fantastic job with it, such a big step forward for them. Really quality bike but still retaining that very special feeling that Guzzi's have. Cheers
I am Dutch and more important, a Guzzi fan (have 2 Guzzi’s). Dutch means somewhat tall/big and I adjusted seat heights and positioning dimensions on both of my bikes to what I like.
Riding a Guzzi, for me, is more of an experience than riding any bike I had before (BMW, Yamaha, Honda (few different types). I think it is important what you preference is. If it is a big twin with the accent on torque instead of revs, Guzzi is a nice choice. 15 years ago I switched to Guzzi. A very good friend of me introduced me int the world of Guzzi. If you like to do your own maintenance (like me) the Guzzi is prevailing as well. It is somehow ‘zen’ to do. From my Guzzi heart point of few, I fully agree with your point of view. In my point of view, you produced an honest, clear and well balanced topic. Thank you.
Hi, thanks so much I really appreciate that and glad you enjoyed the review 👍 Absolutely Moto Guzzi is all about the riding experience and involvement!
They have done a great job with this new V100 to update it but still retain the Guzzi character. Thanks and hope you continue to enjoy your rides.
How tall are you? I am 195cm and am curious to how you adapted your Guzzis. I love the bikes but assumed they would be suited to short people only !
Last year (2021), I started bird-dawgin this Italian beauty.
In September 2022, I gave Plano, Texas USA Moto Guzzi a $500 deposit.
Early in the morning of 10/17/2022, on the Moto Guzzi USA web store, I entered my online “reservation” for the 2023 V100 Mandello “S” in “Centenario” Livery (premium Verde 2121 color) - Special Edition $17,490.
The customer care representative told me my Order# 190 was the 1st V100 Mandello order received by Moto Guzzi USA.
I’m SUPER EXCITED!
To me, the V100 Mandello is STUNNINGLY EXOTIC & HANDSOME!
Massive congratulations on your order 👌 A stunning bike and am sure you will love it. Also will feel all the more special on such a rare edition.
Moto Guzzi V100 Motor performance 9/10 chassie 8/10 design 9/10 great bike ✊🔥🔥
Italians are very good designers. A beautiful motorcycle.
They absolutely have lived up to their reputation with this bike, beautiful and rides just as well 👌
Love the Pearl white and gold wheels😍
I mostly a HD guy but have had several Guzzis. They are solid bikes.
Such unique bikes 👌
I put in my order for an S model yesterday, should receive it in about a month. At just over 6 ft I found the seat-to-footpeg dimension a little cramped so I will fit the accessory high heated seat, it is 20 mm higher.
ps. This is the first time I have seen donkeys in England outside the Houses of Parliament!
Congratulations on your oder 👍 I think this is quite a special bike, something different from the competition.
Haha, get down to the New Forest and you see them everywhere!
I believe the engine features a counter rotating crankshaft to compensate the lateral movement.
Great review only I DO think it is stunning, in several of the color combos. I think they nailed it, but I am biased as I have a V7III Special.
Many thanks I appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the review 👍 Such a cool and different looking bike, but now really up to date with the competition.
Finally it arrived in my country. :) Waiting to go on a test ride. Hopefully in March.
p.s. Here goes my like. All the best in 2023.
Roll on the Spring time! A really massive improvement from Guzzi. Top quality bike and great to ride.
Many thanks and the same to you. Happy New Year
I think I want one in the garage! Love how unique it is, I prefer low down torque motors. Love the artistic looks. I’ll never get rid of my R1250GS, I can see this Guzzi in the garage with it, for a different riding option. 👍 in Red, not a fan of the white and gold 🤔
👍 Think the red is the best colour option. A very special and different bike this, and also feels like a premium bike. I think they will sell well.
I have never caught your work before, very well done, this kind of thing seems to fit you, keep it up! Nice job with the v100, this bike is high on my list, in fact it's at the top. I have ridden Guzzi for 24 years now, and I just love how they do their thing, and it's great to see a young dude like yourself who gets it too!
Thanks so much I appreciate that and glad you found the channel 👍 I completely understand Moto Guzzi's and love them! This new V100 really seems like a massive step forward for them. Cheers
Love the new Guzzi. Great review mate. But!!! Did you notice the major skid mark on the front? Front mud extenders are a requirement IMO…😮
Many thanks really glad you enjoyed the review 👍 A really great improvement for Guzzi. Yes I did! Could definitely benefit from an extension, just hope it wouldn't ruin the looks too much
I agree, the front mudguard looks completely pointless. It’s so small I can’t really see now any sort of effective extender can be fitted. The front of the engine is going to take a pounding, and as for the radiator, surely it’s only a matter of time before it’s holed! Otherwise a lovely looking bike
Have a healthy and happy new year 🎈
🙌 Many thanks and the same to you. All the best for 2023
OMG this bike reminds me of my old Honda CX500, what a bike Moto Guzzi has here, thinking I need to go test ride one, thanks so much for the review outstanding
It is such a cool bike, also feels really premium to ride. Think Guzzi can compete with the best in the class now 👍 Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the review. Happy New Year
@@redangrevival I was looking at the S version as well and omg Thuderbird 2 colour's outstanding lol
@@deanchild9848 haha 👍 I didn't think of that! Now you mention it what a great spec 💪
Great job!👏 This has been my favorite review so far of the beautiful Moto Guzzi Mandello. That white and gold was looking so good as well.
Many thanks I appreciate it, and glad you enjoyed the review 👍 It is a really impressive effort from Moto Guzzi to modernise there bikes but also retain the classic Guzzi character.
Enjoyed the vlog thank you, Happy New Year looking forward to more interesting reviews.
Many thanks really glad you enjoyed the video 👌 Happy New Year to you and all the best for 2023
And an happy new year to you. I like the sweep of the exhausts but there still the question of reliability of Italian bixe.
Many thanks 👍 Yes I suppose only time will tell for reliability of this bike. Great impressions on the first ride though 👍
The engine is visually attractive.
Rides nice as well 👍
I think a lot of Harley Touring riders will appreciate this bike. I am one of them. After many years on a Harley, thinking a different bike more sporty yet confortable with a twin engine could be the ticket. From Florida, ciao for now!😎
👍 Hopefully this bike will full-fill what you are looking for. It certainly has character and a great engine. Cheers
Good review All the best for the new year .Bring on 2023 .
Many thanks I appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the review 👍 And the same to you Happy New Year.
I like very much the video. Very beautiful bike, yes.
Feliz Navidad desde Zaragoza (España ) 👍🏻🙂🙂
👍 Many thanks I appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the video. A stunning bike and great improvement for Moto Guzzi
Nice review. To me it reminds me most of my R1250RS. Big, torquey longitudinal twin, shaft drive, similar weight. Even the engines are both air/water cooled.
I agrée and I’m surprised not to see this comparison reminded more often on UA-cam. Congratulations, yours is my favourite sport touring bike currently on the market ✌️
After riding it, that is a very good comparison actually. They are very similar. I think the Guzzi is a great bike and can really compete with the best in its class now!
@@redangrevival I agree on the Guzzi. I'd be very tempted. The biggest downside with Guzzi in the US is the dealers are few and far between.
@@paulv22 Yes that is annoying! A stunning bike though and could be worth it 👌
Only the Guzzi looks way better than any beemer.
I can't wait for an adventure bike with this engine!
Would be a great engine for it, lots of nice low down torque 👌 I would want some engine protection bars though!
Excellent I want one, not sure that the airport thing is much more than a gimmick. 🤔 Wonder if they could wap that engine and tec. Into the TT! 😃 Merry Christmas and Happy New year be safe mate. 👍
It is a really great bike, feels so special to ride and can really compete with the best of its class now 👍 Yes think the active aerodynamics are a bit of a gimmick really! Many thanks and the same to you
I think you nailed it on this review, happy new year to you and thanks again for the great content ✌️
Many thanks I appreciate it 👍 And a Happy New Year to you, cheers
Red what happened I missed this one on the notifications , Good one I like it probably the best looking Guzzi I have seen although the others are good looking bikes . Not cheap but nothing is these days except Royal Enfield and they are great value bikes .From what you say maybe not a bike for the autobahns in Germany but we don't all ride there .Good and an impressive bike 😉👌👍
Glad you found the vid 👍 I agree, think it is the best looking Guzzi and probably all round sports tourer as well. Such a great improvement for Guzzi, really impressive to ride and the build quality is top notch. Cheers
If these avoid the "handmade in Italy" foibles I expect, they'll be a great purchase in 10 years when they're affordable. Lovely looking bike.
👍 I must say it does feel well built! Much better quality than previous Moto Guzzi's
I think it's beautiful!
Nice bike. Nice review very enjoyable 👍
A really unique and special bike to ride, am sure it will sell well 👍 Many thanks glad you enjoyed the review
Thank you for this video. Very nice motorcycle! It's a new generation of motorcycles from the manufacturer MOTO GUZZI. The engine architecture is interesting and finaly a liquid cooling. The single arm is magnificient and the view of the cylinder heads too. This V100 MANDELLO invites you to ride 👌I think there will definitely be a trail version of this V100 Mandello 😉This V100 tempts me a lot 😁 Greatings to all bikers ✌
It is my pleasure, glad you enjoyed the video 👍 Yes I agree, think Guzzi have done a great job in modernising this bike and it can really compete with the best in the market now. I think it will sell well. Cheers
The V100’s gorgeous design is my favorite part. The price, not so much lol Great review Red
Thanks glad you enjoyed this one 👍
Great review of a lovely bike, thanks. For me, a water-cooled transverse V twin or boxer is just not on. I don’t want unnecessary technical trickery either. I’ll stick to my 1200 Griso, thanks.
Many thanks I appreciate it, glad you enjoyed the review 👍 Fair enough I can understand that, much less to go wrong! Cheers
looking forward to seeing this engine in something more like a v7, maybe abit sportier!
👍 Absolutely that would be great. I think it is on the way! A great engine that hopefully Guzzi will roll out in some more bikes
You were shifting a bit early as the new Guzzi engines like to put on some revs. I love my V85TT but the more I see of the V100, it is getting me wondering if I should trade next year. You can lock the vent wings in or out all the time.
Yes, it was a tricky area to ring out the revs! I personally think this would be a brilliant trade in for the V85TT 👍 They have really up'd their game with this new V100, very impressive. Cheers
I am still thinking of buying but I would just buy it with out a road test and just ride it and sort it to fit me it is a belting looking guzzi and the red one looks like a guzzi le man's from the 90s I think not the 80s
👍 You can't go far wrong with it! If you like the looks then am sure you won't be disappointed with the ride. The red is my favourite spec
Hard to find national speed limits around that area. Enjoyed your video
Yes it is a bit! There are a few though 👍
Lovely. Everyone seems to like the wings even through they don’t make any difference 😆
haha yup a great fun feature!!
Great to show off at bike night, and they remind me of something you'd see on a modern jet fighter!
Great to see a manufacturer build a proper sports touring machine. Such a great looking bike. 👌 Personally, I don't understand the popularity of tall adventure bikes as touring bikes.
Only unknown is how reliable this new engine is. Who is going to be a new adopter?
👍 I do hope there is some sort of a come back to the traditional sports tourer bike. I actually really like adventure bikes and can see their benefits, however not to the expense of ignoring great sports tourers.
The more bikes the merrier 😁 Cheers
Guzzi has had mules using the engine on the road for several years based on reports from Lario Mandello. There will of course, be glitches but Guzzi reliability on their bikes is much better than the old days of Italian bikes and cars.
An wonderful Bike👍
Nice bike. I don't understand the light silver engine paint and cycle parts though. Suspect they won't fair well in our climate and show every speck of dirt. Tempting...
👍 It is a massive improvement for Moto Guzzi, really feels like a premium bike to ride. Think it looks great when clean though!
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I hate the term "adventure bike "coined by the marketing department and am glad this is not pushed as such. You have adventures on ALL motorcycles. It is not the privallage of those ridiculously tall things that you need a step ladder to mount! This machine is gorgeous. I need one!
Although I am not too much against the term, I completely agree with you that you can have adventures on all motorbikes 👍 Definitely not restricted to a certain type of bike.
Same think Guzzi have done a fantastic job with this bike and think the sports touring aspect is a great direction. Cheers
nice musick
thanks 👍
Tha ks for the video. As you know I have pre ordered the tracer gt+ co firmed prices now at £15000. This guzzi is so so tempting for me. Such a pretty bike and got some awesome features. However I would pick the S model and speccd up with panniers and top box this bike is going to £1500 more than the tracer gt+ and even though this bike trumps the tracer on looks and maybe character the yamaha wins in every other department.. Still not 100% convinced yet depends how much commision I earn in the next few months 😅😅
It is my pleasure, really glad you liked the video 👍 Yes these two bikes really are very close competitors. Very tough decision, I really enjoyed the V100 and think it is a very special bike. Personally I think I would go with the Tracer GT+, better for long distance touring etc... Just personal opinion. However if you want something special then the V100 is great.
Happy New Year and all the best for 2023
Polar White delivered today , O.M.G. 🤩. Though sad to see two air-cooled beauties (2015 V7Racer + 2022 V7 Special) go in p/ex., economics & garage space rule. Looking forward to some sun ( Ha ! - I did my rain/snow riding in the 60s and have since got some arthritis and an O-Level, so b****cks to winter ) to get the V100 run-in. Just f.y.i. - Both my ex. low mileage, beauties should be at Mototechniks, Stowmarket ( Good guys 👍) soon if you fancy a classic air-cooled V-twin. Ride Safe
Congratulations 🥳 Sounds like a great upgrade to me! Such a special bike. Hope you enjoy it and all the best to you
Lovely looking bike, except for that exhaust. Does sound lovely too.
The gizmos and gadgets are interesting but not really necessary, just adds to the price.
You make every bike look fun 😊
PS still within the twelve days of Christmas, so enjoy the rest 🎄🌟☃🔔
👌 It definitely makes you feel special. So different to anything else on the road and now with all its updates it feels really premium.
The active aerodynamics are not really necessary haha
Thanks and you. Hows the scooter going?
So far only got it out of the garage to drool over 😂 It's a bit heavy so waiting for this weekend when my son can take me out to a car park to get the hang of. Was going to ride it up and down our lane but it keeps tipping down. No point getting soaked for five minutes ride 😊 Can't wait to try it out.
@@lilynorthover8378 👍 haha that is fair enough, however you get pleasure out of it is what counts.
Nice, good idea. Nice safe place to start getting to know it more
I enjoyed that video ver much...Because I saw you Tracer 9gt review it seems to be that both of them has its Advantages...I am an old rider and for me what really counts is the question...Which one would you prefer for long distance ride?Which motorcycle is more comfortable to sit on...Thank you if you can answer that.Happy new year and stay healthy
Many thanks, really glad you enjoyed the video 👍 For longer distance rides I would go for the Tracer 9GT, I would be more comfortable on it for longer rides. This does depend on individual dimensions though. Happy New Year
@@redangrevival Thanks a lot .I am 6ft2.does this better fit to the tracer?...Thank you for response
@@thomasorlowski4839 I think the Tracer may be a better fit for someone of your height
Nice review! And much nicer looking bike than the S version!
Many thanks, really glad you enjoyed the review 👍 Yes I agree, think I like the red colour the best
Hi Red....question on your comment towards the end regarding the size of the machine. As a matter of interest, how tall are you please? I'm 6' 2".
Hi, I am 5'9". It's a nice size this bike, sort of in between an adventure bike and a traditional sports tourer
Hello! Thanks for another very nice test ride review on this different sport touring bike. Would like to know your comparison opinion about how it feels comparing with the Japanese touring bikes that you’ve tested before, namely the Suzuki S1000GT and the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX?
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Hi, it is my pleasure, really glad you enjoyed the review 👍 I think the handling has slightly similar characteristics, as in likes nice long smooth corners etc... However the engine is vastly different! The Ninja and Suzuki are a lot faster and more exciting engines to rev out (being inline 4 cylinders). However the Guzzi has lovely useable low down torque and is full of character.
I would like to ride them back to back to find out.
@@redangrevival Thank you for giving here your personal opinion. I think that I understood it well. Maybe the Japanese being of a more sportish nature, they invite the biker to ride faster, like the BMW S 1000 XR or the SDGT (one is a screamer and the other one a Beast). The Guzzi is more a roadster machine with touring capabilities, it compels you to drive fast but at slower top end speeds (isn't it?). We have, as riders, the decision how to ride the bike, but at the same time, the bike can transmit you what she's more able to do and that ends influencing our way of riding, I believe.
@@Fernando90054 Very well put 👍Very much agree, you can still ride fast on it but lower top end. Both styles have their own appeals
@@Fernando90054 Hi, I'm moved by the same curiosity as you. I have a keen interest in the V100 as it would make a great tourer, torquey engine, shaft drive, decent protection, luggage. I do weekend tours and motorcycle on my motorbike, used to have a GS, moved to a Ninja 1000sx which I love. I compared it to the S1000XR and although both have four-inline engines, the Ninja's is very different, it's much more useable low down, you don't have to rev it that hard to get a decent response and thanks to the extremely elastic engine you can ride it quite relaxed, knowing that there's enough power if you want it. My only two doubts with regard to the Mandello is whether it won't feel a little bit "underpowered" compared to the Ninja as there's a 25hp gap for the same weight, I can't wait for a face-to-face comparison
@@carlosalonso9866 Yes, your fears may be confirmed. The truth from my point of view is that in this case the phrase less is more, doesn’t apply. What I think in fact, is as follows:- if you have a powerful bike, you can always make use of it if you want, even if you don’t have on public roads a lot of opportunity to do so, in a safe way. But you know that it’s there at your disposal.
Other thing, is that you have a not so powerful bike, but you have torque and a very nice low and medium range power band response, but no top end speed. This, is annoying to me. I want a bike that even when I ride relaxed and chill, I feel all the power beneath my seat, just waiting for me to unleash it , if it is my desire.
Thanks Angus. I'm a Guzzi fan, and a sports tourer fan (and a Speedmaster fan). I'm interested in how you think this compares to the BMW R1250RS- someone else mentioned this, I think. I love my RS, but you have the benefit of owning neither the Guzzi or BMW. Push come to shove...which would you have? (And no, you're not allowed a GS...)
That is a tricky question! To be completely honest I think I would go for the R1250RS, because of the extra power. However I think I may live to regret it haha
Need to ride both again, but atm I would go BMW
@@redangrevivalShooks, I’ve got the RS, my fifth one, but now time for a change. I hope it fits the bill 😮
@@ArnoldClarke Hope you like it 👌
I want that bike! Don’t need it, but I want it. Standard, not S. Red.
👍 Its a beauty! Same I would go for exactly the same spec
Random question - does it have hazard warning lights? I couldn't see a button on the bars
Good question, I actually cannot remember 🥴 However I think it is a legal requirement, so it should have them
Thanks
Nice review of a nice bike. Not a fan of the wing things tho. Unusual for an Italian manufacturer to put American brake & gear levers on their product 😂
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the review 👍 I don't mind the wings personally, although think they are a bit of a gimmick! Haha, might as well use the best braking system!
my next! If I can get my lacking 16k :)
It’s worth it 👍
hmpf, as someone who owned a Guzzi Le Mans 3, the current bikes all lack the original character. You should try one and you know what I mean.
I have ridden the Guzzi V11 Sport and yes I get exactly what you mean about the character 👍 I suppose you could say that about a lot of older air cooled bikes though
@@redangrevival I dont think it has to do with aircooled though. The old bikes had no ballancer shafts, counter rotating flywheels to mitigate vibrations, stuff like that. Just a simple very heavy flywheel and that was it. Also I think key was that the reaction forces of the rear drive went through the entire frame, and where not contained to just the rear drive and gearbox.
@@bmp72 Yup many factors! Each have their benefits I suppose
Please remind people it’s 40mph in the New Forest. Many ponies are killed by arseholes going too fast . Have you tried the V7?
Yes you really have to watch your speed! Not a good place for fast riding. Yes very I liked the V7, however this new V100 Mandello I think is a great improvement.
I know why but still not keen on the exhaust exit location.
Yes may take some getting used to. I don't mind it. Also if dropped the engine casing will hit the ground before the header pipes
Active aerodynamics on a sport tourer… what is the world coming to? 😅
Great bike, great review! Cheers!
@@jmlupoludowicy1239 haha not completely sure how necessary it is!!
No offence, but I rolled my eyes at the musical interludes. I realise you are enjoying yourself trying to make a video that seems "professional", but honestly I'd rather just listen to the engine.
I think the R1250R is the closest modern rival to this, but really it's sort of a dead class this is in, previously populated by the Suzuki Bandit, Yamaha Fazer and Honda CBF bikes.
Yes I agree, they are quite similar bikes. Both torquey engines and similar riding positions 👍 Hopefully the V100 can bring to class back to life a bit. Great job from Guzzi
If im gonna die on the road, i want to die on this bike
Lets hope it doesn't come to that!
Every type of engine has its own characteristics. Stop using the term characterful fgs! Just call it a tractor!
haha. I would, but feel like that term may be taken in the wrong way
assume that would have been "Second Off The Bat". ..Tractors is gud tho , right?
@@kevenbassett7323 👍 tractor is a good term. Lots of low down pulling power
Moto Guzzi(Goozy)..Not Gootszi.!!!!
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@@redangrevival One day, if you have a 40-hours or so (!), I will tell you about my Moto Guzzi dealer in the USA.
Who in 20-trips (exaggerating) could not get my brand new 1997 Moto Guzzi Sports 1100 to run properly.
Idle - but pop and fart on throttle.
Marginally acceptable on throttle - and would then stall at every stop light. Maddening!
He tried dozens of different computer chips.
Not that it mattered - the speedo stopped working in 50-miles anyway!
We finally gave up - the sad tale of how I came out of this financially- makes me (and my wife) cry!
Would I buy another one? Guess!
@@DennisMerwood-xk8wp Yes haha
„This is a brand new motor“ - coldstart, revs it … 🎉😂🙄🤌🏻 - nice review anyways! Thank you! 😎👌🏻
Haha I meant brand new in general! Not this very one. It had been run before. Thanks 👍