It's not perfect, however. Quick-
shifter or not, the gearbox could
have been smoother for a bike
of this price. Revving the liquid-
cooled motor out and searching
for gears can lead to a decent
"thump" as the next cog is select-
ed—this is a case of feeling for the
motor's sweet spot and slotting the
gear in place at the correct time.
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f the V100 Mandello S is a little
high for your tastes, Moto Guzzi has
developed two other models for you.
The standard model, the S's
43mm semi-active Ohlins fork and shock
are replaced by 41mm Kayaba fork
and shock, and the paint is a rather
fetching semi-gloss white or deep
red. Everything else is the same,
from the adjustable screen and aero
to the IMU, traction and engine brake control,
cruise control, cornering ABS, etc.
The base model
V100 is still quite
the looker.
V100 Mandello
Aviazione Navale—
you got to love a
doff of the cap to the
defense forces!
Another, more exclusive model is the V100 Mandello
Aviazione Navale, symbolizing the bond between Moto
Guzzi and the Italian navy. Resplendent in stunning flat
grey in the same hue as the nation's F35B fighter jet,
there will be 1913 examples created, each with their
unit number stamped on the handlebar clamp. You'll
also get heated hand grips, tire pressure monitoring, a
bike cover, and a dedicated aluminum plaque. No word
on MSRP or if this model will make it to America.
(Above L-R) The five-inch TFT
display is far from the biggest in the
segment, but everything is well laid
out and easy enough to navigate.
Adaptive aero flaps on the edge
of the tank are a production first,
although their effect isn't massive.
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