Let’s be honest—when you think “Moto Guzzi,” innovation probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind. More likely, you’re picturing a laid-back V7 parked outside a café, or a rugged V85TT clattering down a gravel road. Moto Guzzi has built a solid reputation around retro charm, air-cooled vibes, and just enough modern tech to get by. And that’s part of its appeal.
But every now and then, the Italian marque surprises us, and the V100 Mandello was exactly that.
The V100 Mandello isn’t just a modern Guzzi. It’s the most high-tech and performance-focused machine the brand has ever built. Liquid-cooled V-twin? First time. Six-axis IMU? Check. Cornering ABS, semi-active Öhlins suspension, radar-based safety aids, adaptive cruise control—yep, all there. Oh, and the V100 is the world’s first production motorcycle with active aero, featuring wind deflectors that deploy at speed to improve stability and comfort. It’s like Moto Guzzi took a long look at the BMW R 1250 R and said, “Yeah, we can do that—just with more Italian flair.”
