Moto Guzzi fans can enjoy a ride in some of America’s most picturesque destinations during the Moto Guzzi Experience in 2024. Riders can bring their own Moto Guzzi or rent a Moto Guzzi Stelvio, V100 Mandello, or V85 for use during the event. Adding to the list of past tours, the Moto Guzzi Experience now includes four rides ranging from three to five days in length.
“We are excited to invite Moto Guzzi enthusiasts to join us on the 2024 Moto Guzzi Experience,” said Marco d’Acunzo, president and CEO of Piaggio Group Americas. “This event series promises to be a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore the beauty of the United States while experiencing the thrill of riding our latest Moto Guzzi models on some of the most iconic routes in this beautiful country.”
The experience is open to riders of all skill levels, but spaces are limited, so participants are encouraged to reserve their spot early.
Find the 2024 Moto Guzzi Experience tour schedule below, and click the links to access ticket information and reserve your spot. Tickets are $1,500 if you bring your own Moto Guzzi bike or $2,500 to rent a motorcycle.
2024 Moto Guzzi Experience Tours
Rocky Mountains – June 5-9 (3-day ride)
Traverse the breathtaking landscapes of the southern Rocky Mountains, taking in sweeping vistas, towering peaks, and winding mountain passes throughout Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado.
Explore the rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest from the lush forests and mountains of Oregon’s Cascade region out to the Blue Mountains alongside the meandering riverways of Eastern Oregon.
Embark on an epic journey inside and around Yellowstone National Park, where geysers, hot springs, and wildlife await amidst the stunning backdrop of the northern Rocky Mountains on a tour that features exaggerated summits and exploits the breathtaking roads of Montana and Wyoming.
Conquer the legendary Tail of the Dragon and experience the thrill of riding some of the country’s most technical and exhilarating roads on a tour that takes you back and forth between Eastern Tennessee and North Carolina around the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains’ best roads.
Europe’s oldest motorcycle manufacturer in continuous production is celebrating their connection with the Royal Italian navy by punting out a beauty bike – and she’s going to be blessed with special livery inspired by the Navy’s F-35B fighter jets.
The V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale symbolizes an alliance of over 100 years, and celebrates the fantastic legacy of Moto Guzzi founders (and friends) Carlo Guzzi and Giorgio Parodi, who served in the Italian Royal Navy’s Aeronautical Arm in WWI.
“..the two friends, and pilot Giovanni Ravelli, decided to go into motorcycle manufacturing once the conflict ended,” states the press release.
“Ravelli was killed in an accident in 1919 and was unable to achieve his dream. Guzzi and Parodi chose the Eagle as their symbol in memory of their companion.”
Thanks to Difesa Servizi S.p.A. (a label connected with the Italian Ministry of Defence), the V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale sports the iconic ‘Aviazione Navale’ mark for the special production of the V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale, with the 1913 units representing the founding year of the Italian Navy proper.
Naturally, the bike is the same beautiful Mandello that we know and love, from the industry-leading adaptive aerodynamics, to the six-axis inertial platform, ABS cornering, semi-active suspensions and quickshifter, with the added bonus of a tyre pressure monitoring system and heated handlegrips.
Special for the Aviazione Navale edition is the added perk of a cover (one for each bike), and a commemorative plaque celebrating the Guzzi/Navy connection.
What do you think?
Comment down below letting us know what you think, and as ever – stay safe on the twisties.
Riders and fans of Moto Guzzi are invited to taste Italian cuisine and motorbikes at the inaugural Festival of Moto Guzzi on 11-13 March.
The event will be held on large acreage in the beautiful rolling hills around Yea, Victoria, just 1.5 hours north of Melbourne.
A highlight of the weekend will be the opening of the Cathedral of Moto Guzzi which houses the largest collection of the Italian marque’s motorcycles in the Southern Hemisphere.
Moto Guzzi Cathedral
It was assembled over five years by a small group of passionate Moto Guzzi enthusiasts.
It features the private collection of more than 170 Moto Guzzi motorcycles owned by Moto Guzzi doyen, Teo Lamers, who describes himself as a “motorcycle-racist”.
Teo Lamers of the Moto Guzzi Cathedral
“There are many better bikes however you want to look at it, but, to me, a Moto Guzzi is more than just a bike,” he says.
“I know the people who make them. I know the village where they live. I know the restaurants. I’ve been going there for so long. I know how important the factory has been for Italy, for Mandello, to survive after the war.
“It’s the Italian culture, the language, the food, it’s the whole package. Italians are warm-blooded. They have this passion.
“I bought my first Moto Guzzi – a second-hand V700 from 1967 – at the age of about 19. I still remember when I started it up and feeling the engine go ‘boom, boom, boom, boom’. I rode it home and just fell in love with Moto Guzzi the brand from there.
“Riding a Moto Guzzi is a completely different feeling. The DNA of 100 years is in today’s range. The bikes are still exclusive. If you ride one, it draws people’s attention. You don’t get that with other brands.”
The Cathedral’s display is set over three levels with bikes grouped by model semblance to highlight the mechanical evolution. They are also developing a library and bar/café.
The Cathedral is open to the public for guided tours by appointment.
Meanwhile, the three-day Festival of Moto Guzzi includes:
Test rides of the latest Moto Guzzi range, including the V7 Special, V9 Bobber Centenario and V85 TT Travel
A rare opportunity to test ride a variety of classic Moto Guzzi models provided by Teo Lamers Motorcycles. These include a 1934 500 GTS; a 1947 250 Airone; a 1949 and 1951 Super Alce as well as a pair of Ercole, or Hercules, commercial models from the late 1950s – a shuttle bus and a hydraulic tipper with an Ariasi cabin. All bike tests are subject to availability.
Live entertainment from Mojo Mafia (Friday night) and Stoked (Saturday night)
For the recent Motociclo Moto Guzzi Club of NSW ride day I was lucky enough to land a Centenario V9 Bobber to take part in the activities. It revealed itself as a significant update on the platform from when I last tested a 744 cc V7 many years ago.
2021 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Centenario
The V9 Bobber receives the larger 853 cc engine derived from the V85 TT – in a lower state of tune – which is mirrored in the newer V7s and covers my main criticism from riding the V7 all those years ago – of an engine just a bit too languid for my preference. The new donk adds 15 hp and 8 Nm of torque in comparison, both of which I felt were clearly noticeable improvements that were appreciated.
The V9 Bobber, as the name suggests, is the version running 16-inch rims and chunky tyres to match, along with mainly blacked out features, a shorter front end, and lower/flatter bars in comparison to the Roamer. It lacks the Roamer’s screen for wind protection.
The 2021 V9 Bobber benefits from the larger 853 cc V85 TT derived powerplant
The V9 Bobber is a low, lean and minimalist machine, in cruiser terms anyway, with a 210 kg wet weight, inviting 785 mm seat height and a nice boost of performance over the older 744 cc powerplant. The 853 cc transverse twin now delivers 65 hp at 6800 rpm, while torque peaks 1800 rpm earlier at 73 Nm.
Combined with that signature Moto Guzzi rock at idle and sound track, as well as torque coming on low and strong and you’ve got a winner of a powerplant. Not one that’s going to win any performance metrics, but characterful with an enjoyable torque delivery that allows for some good fun when the moment presents itself.
Suspension offers minimal adjustability on the V9 Bobber, just preload on the shocks
40 mm forks are supported by a set of pre-load adjustable shocks at the rear which along with a bench style seat make for a very traditional silhouette, and while all look fairly simple they were more than up to the job.
It’s worth mentioning here that this is the Centenario version which commemorates 100 years of Moto Guzzi with a special paint scheme that is far more eye catching than the standard V9 Bobber black. That extends to the seat in brown leather with contrasting stitching that looks the business.
The Centenario stands out with the green and silver paint and brown seat
The silver 15 L tank scores the Moto Guzzi eagle motif, V9 Bobber adorned side-panels in green with matching front guard. The largely blacked out engine dominates the bike, with a shaft final drive, dual exhausts and single front disc which helps show off the wheel.
An LCD dash is controlled via the switch mode button and there’s traction control to offer some additional peace of mind. We had pretty mixed conditions for the Moto Guzzi ride day but during my two weeks with the bike I never saw it activate, regardless of how slick or slippery it got.
An LCD dash is elegant and the left switchblock easily toggles through the settings
Features which stood out as worthy of mentioning were the eagle adorning the engine behind the front wheel, full LED lighting and relaxed ergonomics, along with a great overall build quality helped by a very minimal use of plastic.
Brembo provide the single large 320 mm front rotor and four-piston caliper, while there’s a 260 mm rear with two-piston caliper, and both are backed by dual channel ABS.
Chunky 16 inch wheels look the business and are mated to Brembo brakes
Certainly parking the V9 Bobber alongside other Moto Guzzis of every era at the ride day, you greatly appreciate how true to the character and identity of the Guzzi brand they’ve stayed, and while the well ridden quality of the older machines normally made them easy to pick, you can see why people come up and ask if you’re riding a classic bike when out and about on general rides.
Little details also stand out on the V9 Bobber
That authenticity carries a $19,330 ride-away price tag in Centenario form but it is worth mentioning these bikes are still produced in Italy, including from I understand most of the components from within Europe. A cynic may ask whether it matters, as long as the component quality is there, but I’d say it’s much easier for me personally to justify premium pricing when you’re not producing bikes or most of your components in China, Thailand or India. That’s a pretty subjective judgement however…
The V9 Bobber was the perfect weapon of choice for the Moto Guzzi ride day of course, with the route from Tempe down through the National Park to Headland Hotel being a relaxed day ride, often with the rain pattering down.
Heading out of Sydney on the Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Granted a ride day with a hundred other Moto Guzzis adds a certain special element which really reinforces the experience and brand identity, but it’s great to see the community Guzzi has created and also offers a glimpse of what you could be a part of.
The V9 Bobber itself is an easy bike to jump onto, which in cruiser style is long and low, making for easy handling that encourages smooth riding, arcing lines and a laid back approach. It’s by no means the lowest of cruisers, and the mid-peg placement was right where I wanted to put my feet down, but those are small complaints.
The V9 Bobber is also an easy machine to jump onto, with relaxed ergos and a relatively low seat height
I did find myself dropping a shoulder into the corners in a more exaggerated manner than I’m used to on nakedbikes or my dirt bike, however the V9 Bobber can really be hustled along. Ground clearance only became an issue when I did a few laps of the Old-Pac north of Sydney and was getting a bit more boisterous, without any attempt to keep the bike upright.
That transverse-twin provides nice torque throughout if you’re shortshifting and being lazy, with good pickup, but keeping the bike on the boil and using the gearbox with a bit of light braking into corners was my preference. The kick on an opening throttle is really impressive too, with most of your torque being available right down low, which makes punching off from the lights great fun.
The V9 powerplant offers a great range of torque off throttle opening, ensuring a rewarding character
The V9 is no speed demon, but getting up to speed and checking your review mirrors to see all the cagers left far far behind carries plenty of satisfaction for me, which may seem a bit immature but no laws are being broken to do that.
For a Bobber, which honestly conjures images of back-breaking rear suspension and harsh reactions over big bumps I was in for a surprise. The front end was well sorted and hard to fault, while the long day in the saddle heading down south left me with just a bit of muscle ache across the top of my shoulders.
A comfortable seat on the V9 Bobber certainly helps on longer rides
With a few breaks the seat was comfortable and the suspension pretty commendable from a 70 kg rider’s perspective. Not perfect by any means, but nicely sporty, well suspended and generally only transferring a harsh jolt up my spine when I rode over a decent pothole, rather than avoiding it. Granted that may be different if you’re local roads resemble adventure tracks, but a Bobber is always going to thrive on better surfaces.
I’ll admit what I really liked most about the V9 Bobber was that beautiful cruising characteristic, with ample torque, measured handling and great sensation of speed – at fairly regular road speeds, without needing to be constantly checking your speedo. The V9 Bobber is however also well capable of being hustled along, with a quick turn of direction just a nudge of the wide bars away, if you’re looking to square off those corners or drastically alter your line.
The V9 Bobber is well capable of delivering thrills through the twisties
The brakes, despite being Brembos certainly weren’t eye-popping, ridiculously powerful or heavy on bite, but then I don’t really look for that on a cruiser and with the exception of Ducati’s Diavel have never seen otherwise. There was good power, reasonable feel and ample combined performance, which again with a lot of the wet weather we’ve been having has shown a system which won’t have you constantly relying on the ABS for broken traction on the brakes. Those Dunlop D404 tyres do get some of the credit of course.
Highway riding was the one area the Bobber was less well equipped to handle, with little in the way of wind protection and on one sections just out of Sydney a little oscillation was felt in the front, which may just be the road surface there which is scored in the direction of travel. My other criticism was that I did need to be careful to let the shifter fully return after shifting into second, otherwise I’d miss third when rapidly upshifting, however to the bike’s credit it handled that mistake well, and that is mainly a rider issue.
The Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber is definitely a machine you need to test ride, not go off a spec-sheet
Overall Moto Guzzi’s V9 Bobber isn’t the most impressive bike on a spec sheet, although the traction control and Brembos are a standout, however the update and subsequent boost in performance moves the latest edition of the bike from a relatively staid option in my mind to something with more teeth to go along with that exceptional character and manners.
2021 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Centenario
$19,330 ride-away for the Centenario edition of the V9 Bobber also captures a pretty special moment in history, as the Italian manufacturer reaches 100 years, with this machine by no means chasing the competition to the bottom on price. Certainly you’re getting a piece of Italian history, great build quality and plenty of tradition with a modern Guzzi. Not for everyone, but then what is?
2021 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Centenario
2021 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Centenario
2021 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber Centenario
Engine
Transversal 90° V-twin, two valves per cylinder.
Cooling
Air
Displacement
853 cc
Bore and stroke
84 x 77 mm
Maximum power
65 CV (47,8 kW) – 6.800 rpm (Also available at 35 kW, A2 driver license)
Maximum torque
73 Nm – 5.000 rpm
Compliance
Meets European Directive Euro 5
Emissions
119 g/km (CO2)
Consumption
4,9 l/100 km
Gearbox
6 speed
Fuel tank
15 l (4 reserve)
Seat height
785 mm
Dry weight
194 kg
Kerb weight
210 kg (According to guideline VO (EU) 168/2013 with all fluids, with standard equipment and fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume).
Front suspension
Hydraulic telescopic fork Ø 40 mm
Rear suspension
Swingarm Twin-sided with two spring preload adjustable shock absorbers
Front wheel
Lightweight alloy, 16″ 130/90.
Rear wheel
Lightweight alloy, 16″ 150/80.
Front brake
Stainless steel floating disk Ø 320 mm, Brembo caliper with 4 differentiated and
opposed pistons.
Rear brake
Stainless steel disk Ø 260 mm, floating 2 pistons caliper.
Features
Full LED lights package with DRL, LCD dashboard, MGCT Moto Guzzi Controllo di Trazione, Standard double channel ABS.
The Moto Guzzi Owners Association NSW recently held their big yearly ride with the support of Motociclo and Moto Guzzi Australia. Despite mixed weather conditions, there was a bumper turn out and MCNews.com.au went along for the ride.
Rain couldn’t put a damper on the Moto Guzzi NSW ride-day with a great turn up
With dark clouds looming and rain pretty clearly on the way I wasn’t sure what to expect upon reaching the starting point of Harry’s Cafe de Wheels in Tempe on a Sunday morning, but I needn’t have worried – the Moto Guzzi community is obviously made of tougher stuff and don’t mind getting their pristine machines dirty.
Harry’s Cafe De Wheels quick ran out of parking!
Machinery of every vintage was already lined up with more trickling in by the minute. I was lucky enough to be on board a Centenario V9 Bobber provided by Moto Guzzi Australia for the day, putting me very much in the spirit of the occasion.
The Moto Guzzi ‘Centenario’ V9 Bobber
Over 100 bikes fill the car park despite light rain coming and going during the morning. A ride to the Headlands Hotel down the coast was on the books to celebrate 100 years of Moto Guzzi. Hence the Centenario V9 Bobber. A Centenario V85 TT was also in attendance.
Motociclo & Moto Guzzi NSW Ride Day 2021
Parking the V9 Bobber up among the other Guzzi’s offered a great look at just how well the brand has stayed true to their heritage, with the air-cooled transverse twin everywhere you looked. That included modern California and V85 TT models, through to older V7s and much more.
With a morning coffee under everyone’s belts the group head off from Harry’s, due-south and I’ve got to admit there was something pretty magical about pulling up at the lights alongside five or 10 other Guzzis, with the combined exhaust notes beating away.
Heading out of Sydney on the Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Granted some of the older machines with loud pipes were pulling more than their weight in that department, but that’s what motorcycling is all about.
Motociclo & Moto Guzzi NSW Ride Day 2021
The V9 Bobber was a great mount for the day, a relaxed riding position and plenty of performance for trundling along, a crack of the throttle delivering smooth torque when the chance arose to catch up.
It’s been years since I rode a V7, but the additional performance from the updated powerplant was welcome – with that extra 15 hp and almost 10 Nm of torque very noticeable. Traction control is a worthwhile standard inclusion for the slippery weather too, not one I needed as it turned out, but nice to have regardless.
The V9 Bobber is the perfect bike for a day cruising through the National Park
The tyre profiles reward planned corner arcs but capable of a quick turn of direction when the pace picks up a little. Likewise the Brembo brake set-up did the job, with plenty of power and bite at the rear, and a more progressive action at the front.
The 785 mm seat height is inviting for riders of different heights and the overall build quality is something to admire. This is a modern classic that will have people thinking is a proper retro machine. Keep an eye out on MCNews.com.au though for the full review.
A long train of Moto Guzzis made their way down to the Headland Hotel
The rain truly got set in as we got out of Sydney and into the National Park, with Moto Guzzi’s stretching as far as the eye could see at times, although through some of the twistier sections that wasn’t too far.
There was also a huge variety of machines at the Motociclo & Moto Guzzi NSW Ride Day
The languid pace eventually led us to the Headlands Hotel for lunch and presentation of a variety of awards, from the furthest travelled to best Moto Guzzi by popular vote, while the cleanest bike award held a particular challenge after slogging through all the rain!
Council approval at the Headlands Hotel meant some of the bikes could be parked up on the grass
With council approval we were also able to get some of the bikes parked up on the grass next to the hotel, the space quickly filling up.
Motociclo & Moto Guzzi NSW Ride Day 2021
After a bite to eat, those prizes were awarded with Jon Eales winning the cleanest bike award for his 1965 V7 700, a bike originally bought in Milan by Giovanni Medici.
Motociclo & Moto Guzzi NSW Ride Day 2021
Best Tonti went to Martin Schols with his 1981 Le Mans Mk III powered by a Mark V 1000 motor, with Agostini half fairing, seat unit and timing gears. Tonti refers to Lino Tonti, who designed that specific frame used for the big block Guzzi’s from 1971 through to 1992.
Motociclo & Moto Guzzi NSW Ride Day 2021
Best Loopy, you guessed it – original Guzzi twin loop frame – was Steve Eagles with his 1973 Eldorado, while Best Small Block went to Jerry and his 1987 V65 Lario. That small block was developed in the ‘70s and continues in modified form in the V7, V9 and V85 models of today.
Motociclo & Moto Guzzi NSW Ride Day 2021
Mal Gilles’ 2010 V7 Classic took out the most used award with 221,000 km on the clock and Longest Distance went to Steve Ryan who’d made his way all the way from Tamworth on his 1986 Le Mans IV 1000 for the gathering.
Motociclo & Moto Guzzi NSW Ride Day 2021
By popular vote the Best Bike went to Bruce Hollows 1987 Magni Arturo 1000, and dealer Motociclo awarded their own Best Bike choice which was Bruce McGregor’s 2016 California 1400, as the ‘youngest’ of the award winners – bikewise.
The Motociclo & Moto Guzzi NSW Ride Day wraps up with a group shot after the awards
That was a wrap for the day, with riders scattering towards the motorway or back up through the National Park for the scenic route to their respective homes.
2022 will see Moto Guzzi introduce a special edition V85 TT to commemorate the brand’s long history of providing motorcycles to the honour guard of the Italian head of state.
2022 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Guardia d’Onore
In fact, 2021 saw two Moto Guzzi V85 TT motorcycles join the Cuirassiers’ California 1400 Touring bike fleet, in a presentation ceremony to President of the Republic – Sergio Mattarella in May.
2022 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Guardia d’Onore
Just 1946 units of the V85 TT Guardia d’Onore will be produced, to celebrate 75-years of partnership between the Mandello Eagle and the Cuirassiers’ Regiment, as well as the year the Italian Republic was established. The models will be numbered with an engraving on the handlebar riser, making their status unquestionable.
Pricing is yet to be announced for Australia, however they expected to arrive in showrooms in September 2022.
2022 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Guardia d’Onore
Included with each Guardia d’Onore edition purchased will be a celebratory case including a brochure with the history of the Moto Guzzi motorcycles used by the Cuirassiers and the stamp collector’s folder containing the postmarked stamp issued on the occasion of the Moto Guzzi Centennial.
2022 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Guardia d’Onore
The V85 TT Guardia d’Onore features the typical black livery with white graphics that characterise the Cuirassiers’ Moto Guzzi machines. The white decorations run along the front mudguard, continuing onto the fuel tank and the side panels and they are also picked up on the oversized Touring windscreen.
2022 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Guardia d’Onore
The latter is part of the standard equipment package, along with the centre stand, the engine guard bars and the supplementary LED lights. A pair of side panniers dedicated to this model are available on request.
2022 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Guardia d’Onore
The adoption of Moto Guzzi motorcycles stems back to transition from horse power to modern cars and motorcycles, with the royal carriages replaced and the escort unit of elite Carabinieri needing a new more suitable form of transport.
2022 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Guardia d’Onore
Moto Guzzi had existing ties in providing motorcycles to the armed forces, and a strong history in racing and over four years the Cuirassiers would adopt the Alce, Superalce, Astore and eventually Falcone Sport into the fleet.
Moto Guzzi at the Girinale
The Cuirassiers had a strict height requirement to join or 190 cm, meaning bikes were needed to suit larger riders, with the Astore being specifically outfitted for the job.
By 1960 the Falcone Sport was the bike of choice for escorting the President of the Republic and Heads of State visiting Italy.
The Cuirassiers (Corazzieri) escorting Nixon
In 1968 the V7 Special would surplant the Falcone Sport as Moto Guzzi moved to the transverse V-twin, the manufacturer’s calling card to this day. In 1975 would then see the V1000 I-Convert adopted.
By the ’80s the Moto Guzzi California models were the Cuirassiers’s motorcycle of choice, starting with the 948 cc California II of 1985, through to the 1380 cc version equipping the California 1400 Touring today.
As mentioned arrival of the 2022 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Guardia d’Onore is expected in September 2022, with pricing to be released closer to the release date.
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.
2022 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
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.
2022 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
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.
2022 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
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.
2022 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
We’ll have to wait a little longer for the specific Australian availability and pricing schedule.
Moto Guzzi has officially showcased the V100 Mandello at EICMA 2021. The motorcycle was first revealed in September and was the first of a new generation of models to come. Now, the Italian marquee has shared information on all that it offers, and it certainly looks promising.
For starters, the V100 Mandello will be the first production motorcycle in the world to feature adaptive aerodynamics. The system automatically adjusts deflectors on either side of the fuel tank, depending on speed and riding mode. Moto Guzzi claims that the fully raised deflectors reduce air pressure on the rider by 22%. The windscreen is also electronically height-adjustable, and along with the adaptive aero tech, allows for the V100 Mandello to provide wind protection that’s on par with more substantial motorcycles.
The V100 Mandello is also the first Moto Guzzi to feature a liquid-cooled engine, quick-shifter, six-axis IMU, and semi-active suspension. Powering the bike is a new 1042cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC 90° V-Twin engine that produces peak output figures of 115hp and 77.4lb-ft. This lightweight and compact engine is 103mm shorter than the V85 TT’s engine. Motorcycle.com points out that in traditional Moto Guzzi fashion, the engine is mounted with the cylinders pointing to either side ahead of the rider’s legs, so the new head design was also chosen to improve rider comfort.
The engine is paired with a hydraulically-controlled wet clutch, with power delivered to the rear wheel via shaft drive encased in an aluminum single-sided swingarm. The swingarm is also directly connected to the suspension without a linkage.
As we mentioned above, this is the most technologically advanced motorcycle to leave the Moto Guzzi stable. Some of the electronics on offer include cornering ABS, cruise control, cornering lights, and four ride modes — Travel, Sport, Rain, and Road. Each of these manages three different engine mappings, four levels of traction control, three levels of engine braking, and calibration of the Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 semi-active suspension (on the higher-spec variant.
The V100 Mandello will be available in two variants. The higher-spec version will include the Öhlins semi-active suspension, along with a quick shifter, heated grips, and the Moto Guzzi MIA multimedia platform as standard. The Moto Guzzi MIA allows you to connect your smartphone to the motorcycle, use voice assistance, and control navigation and music via handlebar-mounted controls.
Prices for the 2022 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello are yet to be revealed, and we shall post an update when they are available.
Motociclo and Moto Guzzi Owners NSW team up to celebrate December 5
The Moto Guzzi 100 year anniversary celebration is coming to Sydney, as Motociclo and the Moto Guzzi Owners Association of NSW team up for a day in tribute of the iconic brand.
Sunday, December 5 is the date locked in, and will kick off with an informal gathering and bike display at ‘Harrys Café De Wheels’- Tempe, from 8.30 am. From there a social group ride will head down the coast (through the Natio) to the Headlands Hotel Austinmer, for an early lunch meet and more bike posing.
Riders are then able to make their way home at their own leisure. The event currently has the green light pending any Covid complications, but with so many events postponed to 2022, will be an extra special one for Moto Guzzi.
It’s a big year for the brand, or ‘Buon Compleanno’ (Happy Birthday) to Moto Guzzi, celebrating 100 years since being established in 1921 in Mandello Del Lario, Italy. The oldest motorcycle company in Europe, its origins spawned by the dreams of three Italian WW1 fighter pilots – and the legend now still lives on.
With a long history, this authentic brand celebrates this momentous achievement, which includes the current continuous releases of new models which stay true to manufacturer’s history and origins.
In 1921, Giorgio Parodi founded Moto Guzzi with mechanic Carlo Guzzi. The purpose of the company was to design innovative motorcycles in the Mandello del Lario headquarters on Lake Como, where the factory still stands today.
The new Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello that was recently announced
Moto Guzzi a brand that, one hundred years after its debut, continues to embody the values of its far-sighted founders. Since 1921, every single Moto Guzzi bike that has gone out on the world’s roads has been assembled by hand, with loving craftsmanship, in the factory in Mandello del Lario.
Moto Guzzi Sport Lodola
The Moto Guzzi century is a moment of great pride for all Italian industry and the celebration marks a story that has always been lived looking ahead, with a capacity for innovation while keeping faith with the company’s talents and traditions.
Moto Guzzi has also scored triumphs on all the world racetracks, conquering 14 World Championship titles.
Magni Guzzi Sfida 1000
It was the motorbike of the speed records, the symbol for the growth of a whole nation, the motorcycle of Italy’s police force and army, a vocation it extended to the international stage by equipping the Californian police department and, more recently, the police forces in Berlin and many other European cities.
It has also always been the motorcycle of the Corazzieri, the elite guard of honour of the President of the Italian Republic. Moto Guzzi has accompanied Italy’s economic rise and social development, its motorbikes are part of popular culture and continue to inspire passion in thousands of bikers around the world today.
The 78th edition of EICMA, arguably the biggest two-wheeler exhibition globally, is all set to take place between 23-28th November, later this year. Over the last few months, several manufacturers, including Honda, Yamaha, Triumph, Kymco, MV Agusta, Royal Enfield, and Benelli, have confirmed that they will be attending the event. Now, the Piaggio Group and the brands it entails – Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, And Vespa – have also confirmed their attendance to showcase their latest offerings.
Earlier this month, Moto Guzzi celebrated turning a century old and announced plans for a redesigned factory in Mandello del Lario. The announcement also brought news of an all-new platform, the first product of which will be a V-twin motorcycle called the V100 Mandello. We expect the production motorcycle to be unveiled at EICMA 2021 and other 2022 models that the company has in store.
Last year, EICMA didn’t occur due to the pandemic, and manufacturers will undoubtedly be looking to showcase what they’ve been working on for the previous few months. RideApart mentions how this iteration of EICMA will feel much more special than usual, as it represents a comeback – for Italy and the motorcycle industry – after the devastating year that was 2020. We definitely agree and are incredibly excited about all the new motorcycles and tech we’ll witness in a few weeks.
