QUICKSPIN I 2023 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello S
P98
You can't be lazy with the V100 Man-
dello. Paying attention is paramount,
which, on the flip side, is one of the
machine's engaging qualities.
The motor is tilted forward by five
degrees, allowing Guzzi's engineers
to produce a long and low chassis
with ample room for the rider. A seat
height of 32.0 inches should make
this an accessible machine for an
enormous range of riders. However,
I opted for the 20mm taller accesso-
ry seat to alleviate some of the strain
on my knees after an hour on board.
The S model on which I am riding
is graced with Ohlins Smart EC 2.0
suspension, a system we've seen
many times on a lot of different
machines, not just from Aprilia/Moto
Guzzi/Piaggio. Running 43mm gold-
legged forks and shock, the system
allows for fully automatic damping
front and rear, or you can get in
there, switch it to manual, and adjust
the electronic "clickers" yourself—
there's also a handy preload knob
on the left side in case you have a
passenger and or luggage.
Inside the suspension's ECU
sits two auto modes—Dynamic and
Comfort—then there are two manual
modes of Manual 1 and Manual 2.
(Left) Accessory
bags complete the
touring look. (Right)
Just a pretty bike
and a stunning view—
there's not much
else you need in
life, is there?
