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aero flaps sit just under where your wrists fall on the handlebars and are claimed to reduce air pressure on the rider by up to 22 percent and work in conjunction with the electronically adjustable windscreen. Moto Guzzi has spent over 200 hours of wind tunnel testing getting this system right, and at the moderate speeds I tested the V100 Mandello at, I could discern a little less wind buffeting when riding it above 60 mph. However, the flaps only open in Tour at 43 mph and always remain open when you ride in Rain mode. In Street and Sport, they stay closed in standard form, although you can go into the modes individually and allow them to open at a predetermined speed. The aero flaps are a nice addition, but I would need to do more consistent high- speed riding to form a proper opinion as we were mainly confined to mountain switch- backs with the occasional freeway jaunt, so I'll reserve final judgment until I'm Stateside. I will say that the ride position is nearly spot-on for long stints in the saddle. The handlebar height and adjustable screen make the cockpit a comfortable place to sit for hours at a time. The only addition I would insist on is the taller seat. Moto Guzzi has done an exceptional job with the V100 Mandello, and the model is a genuine alternative to the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX, Suzuki GSX-S1000GT or Yamaha Tracer 9 GT. It's certainly got an overflow of personality the others lack, and the green/ silver paint scheme, in the true hue of Moto Guzzi's greatest hits, really hits me in the feels. The price tag for the S is certainly up there, but given the performance on offer is not just ripping through corners but slow- ing down and enjoying the ride makes for a compelling argument. Here's to the next 100 years of Moto Guzzi. CN QUICKSPIN I 2023 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello S P102 SPECIFICATIONS 2023 MOTO GUZZI V100 MANDELLO S ($17,490) ENGINE Transverse 90° V-twin, 4-stroke VALVETRAIN 8-valve DISPLACEMENT 1042cc BORE X STROKE 96 x 72mm COMPRESSION RATIO 13.3:1 COOLING SYSTEM Liquid FUEL SYSTEM Electronic fuel injection system, 46mm throttle bodies with ride-by- wire system EXHAUST 2-2-1 TRANSMISSION 6-speed ELECTRONICS Four Riding Modes, Engine Brake Control, Quick Shift up/down, cruise control, full LED lighting system with Cornering lights, electronically adjustable windscreen, five-inch TFT dash, TPMS, heated hand grips, Moto Guzzi MIA Bluetooth connectivity. CHASSIS Tubular steel FRONT SUSPENSION Ohlins NIX Smart EC 2.0 semi-active 43mm fork, fully adjustable REAR SUSPENSION Ohlins TTX Smart EC 2.0 semi-active monoshock, fully adjustable FRONT-WHEEL TRAVEL 5.1 in. REAR-WHEEL TRAVEL 5.1 in. FRONT BRAKE Dual Brembo 4-piston calipers, 320mm discs, Cornering ABS REAR BRAKE Brembo 2-piston caliper, 280mm disc, Cornering ABS FRONT TIRE Pirelli Angel GT II, 120/70R17 in. REAR TIRE Pirelli Angel GT II 190/55R17 in. RAKE 24.7° TRAIL 4.1 in. WHEELBASE 58.1 in SEAT HEIGHT 32.1 in. FUEL CAPACITY 4.5 gal. WEIGHT (CURB, CLAIMED) 514 lbs. COLOR Verde (green and silver), Grigio Avanguardia (black, grey)