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I just rode mine home from the dealer 30 minutes after this video went up! I love it already, couldn’t be happier with my decision.

Best motorbike reviews on KZfaq. I am not even considering this bike as my next bike but still enjoyed watching the review.

Accidentally tapped on a youtube notification, didn't realise it was revzilla. Saw the V100 and now I'm intrigued. Welp, guess I'll watch one more video at 3:20 a.m.

It’s a hard bike to quantify, it’s not a sport bike, touring bike, standard or naked……it’s kinda of all of them! It’s a bike that isn’t for a new, and dare I say “young rider”. It won’t get appreciated enough for what it is. The V100 is a fantastic bike with a ton of character, as well as being charismatic and quirky all at the same time. You don’t have to ride it fast….although you can. It’s a bike that will do enough of anything you desire of it yet do it from a pure enjoyment aspect of “riding a motorcycle”. Those with a lot of riding experience will know what I mean, and that’s not to exclude anyone. Anyway, to me, owning mine and have 15+ years of Moto experience, the V100 is such a pleasure to ride and even a greater pleasure to talk about all while having a cappuccino and staring at it. ❤🎉☕️😃👍

Shaft drive is rare these days and needs to be highlighted as a major feature and also explains it higher weight 😎

I think Zak nailed it. It's the kind of bike you just want to get on and ride. Feel the bike, feel the road, feel the engine.

I caught the Moto Guzzi bug too. On my third one. Something else to add is that Guzzi riders are some of the nicest, most helpful riders here in the US.

I've owned 3 guzzis, can't wait to see how it stacks up! Sounds like it still does the guzzi thing, pulls like a freight train, handles, and is comfy. That's all I need to know! Gratzi mille 🙏🏻

The first time i saw this bike I thought....this is a good looking machine. The white is great but that green is amazing.

I have a Mandello for 6 months, I rode it 5000 km, and I can tell that’s an excellent review! Winglets do make a difference when cold or rainy wether. Well done ! And yeah, I’ve got the S version, the semi-active Olhins do a great work👍

The tank wings most certainly do something....in very cold weather and in the rain they do a good job of keeping the weather off your legs and, er, groin. Great vid.

The most practical and comprehensive motorcycle reviews on the internet. Thank you for all of these labors of love, Zack!

Oooh, been waiting on this one! 😊

Zack's giggle cracks me up 😂

Best bike I have owned in almost 55 years of riding. My previous best was a GS1000S Suzuki which handled really well, had great fuel economy even at silly speeds, and a seriously comfortable seat which was great for almost a thousand miles (1500 kms) in a day in my 20s. The Guzzi has a better front end (S model), great electronics and general ergonomics. Seat is quite a bit lower than my MV Turismo Veloce, which I only ride these days to keep the battery and running gear fresh. I’m going to get the higher ‘comfort’ (heated) seat because I’d prefer a little higher riding position, but that’s the only gripe. Goes really well, too 😎

Guzzi’s, the only bikes that brings a smile to your face every time you throw your leg over. Nothing boring, all fun.

At this point in my life, motorcycles are so reliable, fast, and powerful compared to motorcycles of the past, how comfortable it is and how it looks are the biggest factor in choosing a new one. The V100 is a beautiful bike and is likely very comfortable, although I haven't ridden one yet. Also, you really can't overstate how wonderful a big twin is on the highway. They just have such a huge power band. You never have to downshift. If you need to pass or want to speed up, you just point the bike and go. A twin cylinder 1000CC + bike is just ideal if you are going to do significant highway riding.

The V100 strikes me as a 21st Century version of a UJM. It is not a sport tourer or a sport bike, it is just a bike that does everything well but isn't a specialist. That is a very good thing.

I have a v7 850. Great bike that needs just a few upgrades but is wonderful stock (besides an ecu flash). All i want now is the retro/naked/roadster version of the v100 engine and i can finally chuck my Triumph speed twin 1200 away. And i can say i have a performance and a cruiser guzzi! Long live moto guzzi!!

The forces on the windshield at higher speeds are likely enough that it would damage the mechanism which is probably why they inhibit it above a certain speed

These videos are among the most useful real world videos on all of KZfaq. Great job.

Zack, your enthusiasm for riding is seriously contagious. Excellent review.

It handles like a bicycle … absolutely loved it on my testride.

Thanks Zack, I really appreciate your insights into the V100.

Wonderful review (as usual)! Keep up the good work(s)! Every time I watch one it gets me hungering for bike weather here in cold New Hampshire. Thanks.

Great review, having owned my V100 now for almost a year I can wholeheartly agree. Once you "inprove" a few areas, it gets so much better in the process. For me it is a longterm keeper!

I test rode one a few months ago and fell in love! And one of the reasons was its engine and its power delivery and feel! Of course I loved the looks too and the handling. It is a bit tall and heavy for my size though, but I guess I can get used to it. But I would die for a new MotoGuzzi Griso with this exact engine and suspensions!

I've owned 2 Guzzi Norges, an Aprilia Futura, and a Ducati ST4s. This looks to be another Italian machine in that vein = so wonder I was drawn to this from the first time I saw it. The first photos I saw of the S showed it with gold wheels on the green, which I love! I *HATE* black wheels - I either want an S model in red, or gold wheels on the green one! Really good review and I'd say a realistic review of this machine, all the while paying homage to its carrying the torch for Italian quirkiness!

I love it...and you haven't left the driveway. 10:23 I must have one. Lusting for one. Lover's Lane passenger test was AWESOME LOLOL Best reviews on the internets!

Stayed through the whole video, that’s how much I’m interested in buying or riding this bike. One of the best bikes to come to market in along time!

First time I have caught one of these as it was released. lol I love the videos. Great info I have definitely used these videos to help me in some of my purchasing decisions.

Your laugh is amazing, man! Like someone is truly having a blast!

Wow Ok. Haven't considered a Moto Guzzi seriously until now. They nailed the styling IMO, and it has design cues that remind me of a few of my favorite bikes from another era. I could live with this everyday. A Moto Guzzi .. in my garage. Never thought it but hell, this looks like the one to try!

The review Ive been waiting for !!

Reslly happy to see this review. I absolutely love the design and wish to afford it in a couple of years.

I would love to own this bike! I have owned a lot of Guzzi's and have a 74 Eldodado and a V85TT in the garage.The problem is I always buy used and I'm getting to old to wait for it to depreciate down to what I want to spend. Yup I'm cheap.

I don’t know how much you “ try” to be funny, but you, Sir, can be quite hilarious! And “ unintentional hilarity” is, in my opinion, the best. And you really have hit your stride with these great reviews. Even if I don’t care for a particular “ possible daily rider” motorcycle that you’re reviewing, I, like many other viewers of this channel, I’m SURE, love the rides you take us on, and all of your honest and sincere ( and well researched) playful reviews! It’s always a joy to watch your hard work and humor on display! Thank you for all you continue to do, and share! What a freaking life, right;)?? Take care, continued success, and safe riding!

Wow, it was requested and it was delivered! Thanks!

Thank you so much for a great review of a great bike!

Hey Zack. Got my first real bike. Honda Rebel 500. Your video helped a lot

thanks for this. Such a good-looking bike. Glad it actually works as well.

I have put 4000 miles on my V100 S, have been extremely pleased with the bike. I have done a 400 mile plus day trip and was not tired at all. Overall this is a great machine. I like it so much I bought the new Stelvio two weeks ago.

If there was one bike I would have to have for the rest of my life, it would be this. What a stunning machine. The green colorway is absolutely stunning. Thanks Zack!

Brother man, I really enjoy your reviews. Please keep up the good work

Love the way you demonstrated passenger accomodation!

I ride a 90s 1100 Moto Guzzi. It's fast, fun, lots of character, super reliable, low maintenance. Someone is always asking me about it. I'm sure the Mandello is an amazing motorcycle.

I've had dozens of bikes and recently tested this one and it really was special. The indicator of my test rides is always how do I feel about giving the keys back, and in this case very reluctant. Definitely tops my list of Swiss Army knife bikes and has loads of character to boot. A brilliant machine.

Very cool. What a great motorcycle and a great review. Couldn’t believe you rode through that mud!

Wow, and I hoped for a review in the comments just last video. Thanks!

gorgeous bike, it has everything i want! esp the shaft drive!

That was a great DR! Loved it. Now I want one too. 😍

When you got to the leaderboard, it pained me to think it was better than the Kawasaki Z900 - Kawi's very probably my favorite motorcycle brand - , but I did think so. And the way you talked so much about that bike and sounded so excited doing so just showed me how good it it seems. And it's an effing sport-touring bike, my favorite style! I want one BADLY! Thanks for another excellent video, Zack!

I like that Guzzi still make bikes in their own vision with traditional V-twins. Awesome machine

Haven’t ever had a bike, but still love watching your reviews!

Been looking forward to this! Can't wait to see a DR of the new MG Stelvio!

Been looking forward to this one.

I have my v100 for a few months and about 4000 miles, 250 mile plus days and commuting. Added a taller screen and a top box, and love the engine. It’s a roadster tourer and it’s my first commuter tourer bike that I did not have to add risers or upgrade the seat. 6’ tall 32” inseam.

Saw this bike in red last week with the gold valve covers and wheels. Immediately response was that I got the James May fizzy feeling. Not rich enough to be a Guzzi man but would be in a heartbeat. Their bikes are stunners.

My grandmother replaced her Beamer with a Guzzi. It was the last bike she owned, before a stroke ended her riding days. I never got to ride it (too young), but I always thought it was cool. I did own a CX 500 for a while as a kid, and I loved that little bike, even it was a bit milquetoast in performance. I think the Mandello is gorgeous. Gonna have to take a look! 😃

Bravo! for the Mandello.

I took one for a test ride. Loved it. The only issue I had was, with my very short 27 inseam, I struggled to get the side stand down. I thought for sure I'm going to drop this beautiful thing. It's positioned in a place where the pipe is kind of in the way. Other than that great bike.

I had a test ride on a V100 and after seeing your video I noticed we had the same reaction in terms of squeals and giggles :D it's definitely a fun bike with a lot of potential.

Briefly looked at the V100 when shopping for a two-up capable bike late last year, wife loved the look of it. Ended up with a '04 VFR-800, but I appreciate how different this bike is (transverse v-twin, bike is all about its motor, etc). I think that's where the Z-900 suffers, it just doesn't stand out to me in any way. Love the reviews as always.

Really enjoyed the review presentation and the Moto Guzzi..

That's great bike, engine wise it's perfect.

Can't wait to give this one a test 😁👌

seriously great review!! would love to try one of these out

If I had the garage space I would put this in it along side my Aprillia Tuareg 660. I love the way it looks and the shaft drive is the icing on the cake. Give me one in green! Although the upcoming Stelvio looks insane

I love it . Very unique design and totally different

"Uuuugh....it makes me remember the gritty red wine from my grandmother's estate." What an admirable gift for creating a hilarious fake memory on the fly. You're the best at this line of work, Zach.

Zack, I agree with just about every point you made, and understand why you like the engine so much. To those that complain that it's not sporty enough, you're trying to ride it too fast (It's not an R1), and to those that complain it's not as comfy as a Gold Wing - you're not riding it fast enough to enjoy the chassis and engine. As a SoCal road racer/rider with 61 years experience (I started in diapers haha) I have learned the hard way that the best quality suspension and/or custom valving that money can buy along with very light weight wheels are more than worth whatever they cost. So I'm mystified why you chose the base model to test when I'm guessing most buyers looking at this Italian semi-exotic opt for the s model at $2k-ish more. The electronic suspension has correct settings available, if you know how to setup suspension, and a different setup can be selected for each riding mode. Though the system looks different, it is functionally the same as the software on my 1290 Superadventure s. I too figured the active aero was bs until the first time I rode it in the cold, I changed into sport mode during a ride thus retracting the flaps, and suddenly felt the cold on my thighs. Waddya know, it actually does something.... There are are a few easy mods that are good improvements, the biggest one is to ditch the round section Pirrelli angel GT's in favor of pointy profile Dunlop roadsmart 4's. The improvement in steering feel and chassis neutrality is dramatic. I also swapped the windscreen for a Puig touring screen. The one I selected is only slightly larger, so when all the way down it is the same height as the stock screen fully raised, and when up deflects most bugs from hitting your faceshield. I wouldn't put a barn door screen on this bike, but to each his own. I'm over 6' tall, so the heated comfort seat gave me more leg room.

Thanks for this great review

Dream bike for me!

Thanks for another fun review. I forget which writer/engineer opined “In engineering there is no ‘character’, just design flaws.”

Love the look of the engine and bike. Very unique bike

This is the most excited Zack has been on a daily rider in quite some time. 😂

Interesting bike and excellent review as always.

Zack great, engaging review as usual. I think it would be cool in the first month or two of the year to compare where it would land vs last year's bike, just for a bit of context until the current list builds up a bit.

Best review I've seen on this bike, very thorough anaylisis.

Really enjoy these. Thank you for doing what you do. Could we possibly get a horn test on each video, just for the fun of it. I know it's minor, but hit us with the beep beep.

Very good!!! Thanks!!!

I saw one of these last year when dropping my V7 off for a service and a couple of times out on the road. I didn't like the looks initially when looking at pictures online but the V100 is really good looking in person. I should book a test ride.

Nice review, every other review was with the S model, so nice to see the difference. Wanted to put in a suggestion for a daily rider, the Suzuki g1000gx+. I can never get the name right, but it's the Tracer 9 competitor. I think it's got a shot at the top of the leaderboard.

I love that engine! Two observations: - Those were some stout footless stops. - We need a 3rd person camera shot of Zack going down lover's lane on the passenger seat while talking to himself 😂

The active aero does work in conjunction with the wind shield taking the wind load off the riders chest. Stock suspension on the base model is a paradox with springs that are way too stiff for sporty riding solo. They are more suited for two up or touring. The ergonomics are fairly comfortable for all-day riding as well. Traction and braking intervention can be tailored in each of the ride modes as with the active aero.

My coworker has one and it is even more beautiful bike in person. Sounds good with a stock pipe too.

Awesome work! May have to pass on the V85TT.

Thanks for this one. As a guzzi lover, I appreciate this. I hope you get to do the new Stelvio, adv, built on the Mandell platform. Vs the V85 would be super nice.i demand it! Ha!

I want this bike now. he weight is not ideal, but almost everything else is exactly what I am looking for.

Stunning bike.

Those wheels are gorgeous 👌

Had an 83 silverwing and a st1300 with the same engine design they were top heavy but when moving felt really easy to maneuver

I’d say it’s the best one yet❤

Moto Guzzi has never lost its Italian Magic. All other's must now in respect.

Love the pearl white and gold wheelie😍✊🔥🔥

Lovw the bike reviews. I'd love to see the Super Meteor 650 get a full review now that it's hit the NA market. I've been thinking about afding one to my collection just to have a cheap cruiser, to swing around on.

The V100 and a Yamaha FJR are the two bikes I'm currently trying to decide between for my next purchase. The FJR wins most of the spec sheet battles, and realistically covers more of the things I need from my next bike, but that V100 is obscenely good looking and the engine is the best of any bike I've ever ridden.

I always want to love the Guzzi as I am a BMW RT and love the idea of the Guzzi engine design. Sounds like it’s almost there. And I love Chicago deep dish - that analogy alone might get me to test drive one of these. ❤

Molto bene Zack - molto bene! 😊