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More Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello finer details revealed | 115 hp

November 30, 2021 mcnews Leave a comment

2022 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello

More details about Moto Guzzi’s V100 Mandello are now available – apart from local pricing and arrival in Australia – with questions about performance finally answered.

The V100 Mandello is a number of firsts for the brand, starting with the inclusion of adaptive aerodynamics, as well as fitting semi-active suspension, an IMU and cornering ABS, plus quick-shift. An even greater change in some ways is the use of liquid-cooling, something that Moto Guzzi have kept away from as long as possible but have adopted largely to meet ever increasing emissions standards.

The Mandello will run a compact 90 degree transverse V-twin with a 1042 cc capacity, and is actually shorter than the motor in the V85 TT, while boasting significantly more performance.

The V100 Mandello runs a liquid-cooled 90 degree transverse twin

Cylinder heads have been rotated 90 degrees and the exhausts exit out of the sides of the heads, instead of towards the front of the bike, with the radiator now taking up that forward facing real-estate.

115 hp and 105 Nm of torque are the official figures of the V100 Mandello

The figure everyone has been waiting for is the 115 hp. Torque peaks at 105 Nm but the vast majority of that is available from just 3500 rpm, with the red-line at 9500 rpm.

A wet sump lubrication system is run, as well as a hydraulically controlled wet clutch, as had been spotted on the earlier images released.

The V100 Mandello boasts a significant jump in performance over the V85 TT

The V100 Mandells boasts an almost 50 per cent increase in power over the V85 TT for a point of comparison, while torque is up by 30 per cent. Those wishing for a higher performance Moto Guzzi look to have their wish granted.

Moto Guzzi also highlight the single-sided swingarm, with shaft final drive for less maintenance, and run without a linkage when it comes to the rear suspension.

A single-sided swingarm and shaft drive is joined by Brembo brakes

A steel tube frame that’s mainly hidden away behind the bodywork runs to a wheelbase of 1486 mm.

Pillion get what looks like a well padded seat with grab handles and good ergonomics.

A pillion grab rail is mentioned but not evident in the pictures provided

The adaptive aerodynamics can reduce air pressure on the rider by 22 per cent according to Moto Guzzi, giving the level of wind protection you’d expect from a larger touring machine. The front screen is electronically adjustable.

Adaptive aerodynamics are a new feature and linked to speed and riding mode

A 17.5 litre fuel tank incorporates the aerodynamic system, which actually works automatically, adjusting according to speed and riding mode.

Electronics comprise a RbW system, now matched to a Marelli 11MP ECU and six-axis IMU, which provides cornering ABS, cruise control, ride modes, three engine maps, four levels of traction control and three levels of engine braking. The electronics also control the Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 semi-active suspension which adapts to the conditions.

Öhlins semi-active suspension is also offered on the up-spec model

Everything is displayed via a 5 inch TFT, with full LED lighting including an active cornering lighting system, which bends the lights into the corner – again making use of the IMU data.

The Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello will arrive in two forms, with the up-spec version running the Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 suspension and adding the quickshift, heated grips and stock multimedia platform.

We’ll have to wait a little longer for the specific Australian availability and pricing schedule.

Source: MCNews.com.au

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2022 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello | First Look Review

November 25, 2021 mcnews Leave a comment

2021 marked Moto Guzzi’s 100-year anniversary, and the Mandello Del Lario brand celebrated the momentous occasion with special-edition models and a traveling museum exhibit. By September 2021, Guzzi shifted its focus from the rearview mirror to the road ahead, giving fans a sneak peek of the all-new 2022 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello sport-tourer.

After keeping the details under wraps for months, Moto Guzzi finally unveiled the V100 Mandello’s full details and specs at EICMA 2021. Just as the V100 moniker suggests, the new sport-touring model houses a 1,042cc transverse V-Twin. The liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve mill not only produces 115 horsepower and 77.4 lb-ft of torque but also benefits from a new compact block architecture. Compared to the V85 TT’s air-cooled, 853cc, transverse V-Twin, the liter-size V100 powerplant is shorter by 4.1 inches.

Guzzi puts that compact design to good use with a 58.5-inch wheelbase. A long single-sided swingarm with shaft drive steadies the Mandello at high speed while the compact chassis maintains agility in the esses. The tubular-steel frame cuts weight by utilizing the 1,042cc engine as a stressed member and the Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 semi-active suspension automatically tunes the handling characteristics to rider and the road.

On the electronics front, the throttle-by-wire system offers Travel, Sport, Rain, and Road ride modes. The system adjusts the V100’s three different engine maps, 4-level traction control, three engine braking settings, and suspension calibration to suit each situation. Equipped with a Marelli 11MP ECU and 6-axis IMU, the new Goose also touts cornering ABS, adaptive LED lighting, and cruise control.

Despite the full electronics suite, the sport-tourer’s industry-first adaptive aerodynamics steals the spotlight. Consisting of wind deflectors mounted at the sides of the 4.6-gallon fuel tank, the innovative system adapts to the current speed and ride mode. The deflectors provide 22% more wind protection in the fully-deployed position, and along with the electronically-adjustable windscreen, amplify the cockpit’s comfort beyond the generously-padded seat, high-mounted handlebars, and 5-inch TFT dash.

The 2022 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello’s MSRP or availability have not yet been announced. It will come in two variants, a base model and a premium model with standard Öhlins semi-active suspension, heated grips, a quickshifter, and the Moto Guzzi MIA multimedia system.

For more information or to find a Moto Guzzi dealer near you, visit motoguzzi.com.

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Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello peek suggests new direction

September 15, 2021 mcnews Leave a comment

Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello

Alongside the announcement of construction of an all-new factory at the existing magnificent location on the slopes above Lake Como in Northern Italy, Moto Guzzi have given us a sneak peek of the V100 Mandello, a model that ushers in some big changes for the Italian legend.

While water-cooling will be a welcome move to those interested in machines with a sportier bent, it’s of course driven by ever tightening regulations within the EU putting pressure on their traditionally air/oil-cooled models, from a legislative and thus future-proofing perspective.

While that may be a sad moment for the traditionalists, we’ve been treated to a first look at a very suave machine, with flowing bodywork, that to my eye, carries a hint of the styling we’ve seen on the V85 TT model, just in a roadster package.

Water-cooling is a big point of note on the new V100 Mandello, marking a break with tradition

Naturally the transverse 90° V-Twin remains, with the radiator is a dead give-away of the departure from tradition. However, there’s a lot more going on that was can see in the pictures and new teaser footage reveals a few more details.

Tall bars, a fairly comfortable looking seat, rubber-clad pegs and an electronically adjustable front windscreen. Those panels in the tank which stand out due to the orange detailing, also extend out in the footage possibly offering additional wind protection or a form of active aerodynamics that adjust for speed.

Tall bars for an upright seating position, a fairly roomy seat and rubber clad pegs suggest a touring oriented roadster

An eye-catching single-sided rear swingarm set-up is also seen with shaft final-drive and off-set monoshock.

Brembo provide the brakes, dual front discs with radial four-piston calipers, and what looks like a two-piston rear caliper.

A single-sided swingarm running a shaft drive is joined by full Brembo brakes

The ‘bars also appear to be equipped with Brembo hydraulics for both the brake and clutch.

An electronics system to match that seen on the V85 TT also seems likely, although we may see that extended or a move to include an IMU, with riding modes, traction control and ABS now all the norm there.

The difference between the two models shown in shots released also suggests two tiers of the V100 Mandello. The eye-catching green/grey bike is running full Öhlins forks and shock, electronic Öhlins no less.

The new Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello looks like it will arrive in two versions, one with Ohlins electronic suspension — We’ve got a glimpse at two variants, the standard (red – right) and the Ohlins equipped version

In comparison the red model is running traditional suspension, albeit still USD forks and monos-hock setup, with adjustability spotted atop the forks.

Full information will be disclosed on November 23, so we’re going to have to wait for the nitty gritty details, but the V100 Mandello looks interesting enough to look forward to more being revealed.

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Check out some shots by Phil Aynsley of the Moto Guzzi museum:

The Moto Guzzi Museum in Mandello del Lario – Image Phil Aynsley

The Moto Guzzi Museum in Mandello del Lario – Image Phil Aynsley