Second bike ?

[grog]

Eric, spent a weekend with Kawa GTR and BMW 1300,fairly equal i reckon, just cruise at speeds unknown to14, would destroy my licence in no time. I had run on Diavel against 1300r, they are speeds you cant talk about. Just lucky my heart keeps working.

[VladTepes]

I just saw info re the new 2022 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello

very fancy, prob need a lotto win though.
And/or a new, more obliging wife.

EICMA 2021: Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello Unveiled
Last updated:24th November, 2021

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.

Yes please.

[GSXKING]

That is seriously FUGGLY. @VladTepes 

Having said that I really liked the B-King look. I owned one for 4 years. 

[Kiwifruit]

Is that an old Weslake engine 

[Mick_J]

If they do one without the fairing I might be interested.

[Hooli]

It's ugly, but compared to other new bikes it's acceptable.

What happened to decent designs? 

[Irish in Oz]

My second bike is a GSX1400, I just change colour.

[seth]

My 2nd bike is another GSX1400

[DP1400]

It's ugly, but compared to other new bikes it's acceptable.

What happened to decent designs? 

I despair with modern bike design - they provide a decent pillion perch but omit providing a grab rail; they stick scaffolding on the back, (stick you finger over that and it transforms the look of the bike!), and then they paint it a nonedescript green. Oh dear Oh dear. Another opportunity to produce a really nice bike totally missed 

[VladTepes]

I actually like the green on the Guzzi but I'd paint the rest of the bodywork to match.
I think it looks so odd due to that 'two tone' arrangement.

[grog]

Forget the paint Vlad, its just odd. Saw a R18 BMW on Friday, that makes the Guzzi a stunner.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

So back on topic, I found myself riding home on a 2009 BMW K1300GT SE on Sunday.

First ever big capacity faired touring bike. Very comfy, no wind buffeting and very stable. Cruise control is fantastic and this thing just eats the kilometres on the freeway.

Looking forward to setting it up just right and getting out and about this wide brown land...

[grog]

Well done Eric. Not at all my choice but can understand why. Will be a great tourer. Much better idea than fairing etc on 14.

[GSXKING]

My second and third bikes. 2005 BMW R1200RT and 2014 R1200RT. 

[VladTepes]

No we are NOT changing our name to BMWownerswhohappentoownorusedtoownaGSX1400.org