Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello

[RandyShields]

I've never been a big fan of Moto Guzzi's, but this new Mandello is very pretty.  And it looks like the engine is pretty peppy.

 

[scout6]

Susan tested out one of the 700cc bikes many years ago.  Loved the ride, but the motor felt buzzy.  It was very good looking.

[roadscholar]

Good looking bike. I've had several Guzzi's from the 70's and 80's, they're an acquired taste but can be addictive if you like them. Still have one of these in the stable.

 

[wbw6cos]

Not a bad looking bike.   If someone threw me the key fob, I would keep it.   My next bike needs to venture off the beaten path a little more.  

[John Ranalletta]

MG dealers are akin to hen's teeth around here. 

[roadscholar]

There aren't many and of those some are still old school shops similar to BMW dealers in the 70's/early 80's when there were only airheads. Aprilia bought Moto Guzzi in the late 90's/early 2000's and Piaggio bought both along with Vespa sometime later. The 70's and 80's bikes are interesting and have a great feel when you're riding them, obviously not high performance but plenty of usable grunt if you need it, kind of like a cross between a Harley and an Airhead. I'm just glad someone rescued them with the resources to bring them up to modern standards. They were founded about the same time as BMW just after WWI and have been around for 100 years, not many motorcycle companies can say that.  

 

https://www.motoguzzi.com/us_EN/dealer-locator/?f=all  

[fatbob]

I’ve put 70K on t

my 2007 Norge.   She’s been a great bike.    
the new 1000 Mandelo looks a lot like the sport touring Norge.   

[beemerboy]

Having just kicked the Ducati habit FOR THE THIRD TIME, I don't appreciate you posting that photo. 

[TEWKS]

11 hours ago, roadscholar said:

There aren't many and of those some are still old school shops similar to BMW dealers in the 70's/early 80's when there were only airheads.

A-J Cycle out in Gill Mass is one of those throwbacks. He sold BMW up until a few years ago when I guess, BMW wanted too much from him (go big or go home). I kind of respect that screw you attitude! Neat old shop. 

[TEWKS]

A couple neat features not seen in pictures. 

 

[wbw6cos]

"air brakes?"   Or in pilot speak - "speed brakes?"

[TEWKS]

Great option to have when Bernie is running up on your six! 

[Rob Nowell]

On 11/25/2021 at 10:35 PM, fatbob said:

I’ve put 70K on t

my 2007 Norge.   She’s been a great bike.    
the new 1000 Mandelo looks a lot like the sport touring Norge.   

beautiful bikes

 

[RandyShields]

Here is a longish and very positive Cycle World first ride review of the Mandello.  

 

EXCLUSIVE First Ride: Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello (msn.com)

 

 

[Rotor]

I always thought they were a beautiful, sexy looking bike but low on power and lacking dealer availability – worse than available BMW dealers.  I could definitely be a player for the right Guzzi with the right support network.

[TEWKS]

On 7/28/2022 at 6:08 AM, RandyShields said:

Here is a longish and very positive Cycle World first ride review of the Mandello.  

 

EXCLUSIVE First Ride: Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello (msn.com)

 

 

And if you don’t feel like reading …

It’s aways a good thing when the bike looks as good with luggage as without. 

 

[Rob Nowell]

On 11/25/2021 at 10:35 PM, fatbob said:

I’ve put 70K on t

my 2007 Norge.   She’s been a great bike.    
the new 1000 Mandelo looks a lot like the sport touring Norge.   

Is that Libby Dam in the background?

[fatbob]

Rob that is Flaming Gorge Dam in Utah.   Fabulous ride around the reservoir.   

[Rinkydink]

Beautiful machine. If I was younger and richer…