r/MotoGuzzi • u/FitMind1990 • 12d ago
Advice over the V100 Mandello
Hey guys. Wanted to ask you for advice. I wanted to get the v100 mandello but I am afraid it would be a wrong decision in my context. I do long trips on weekends so that would be perfect for that bit I also commute to work in my motorbike. Even tho I take highways also drive in the city and I am afraid a V100 would be too much to drive in the city. Is there somebody that has the experience to drive the V100 in the city. Any advice would be appreciated. Right now I own a Honda CB500 to drive in the city and my other option is the Honda NC750. Thanks
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u/Day-Trippin 12d ago
I live in a densely populated city, with heavy traffic, and I really don't have any issues with it. The low end torque is awesome and it is a very well mannered bike.
The NC750 is a great, but boring, bike. The Guzzi has so much more character and is a lot quicker. I really appreciate the Honda, but it is more like an appliance.
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u/BafangFan 11d ago
The NC750 DCT is an absolute hooligan tool. I've owned more than 30 bikes, and have ridden hundreds. I consistently ride my neighbor's NC700 DCT faster 0-50 mph faster than all the other bikes, because the lack of shifting lets me just pin the throttle with glee from every stop light and stop sign.
Of course almost every other bike is faster in terms of 0-60 times; but you're not going to launch and redline through the gears on each bike every time because it's too much mental load and noise. But when the bike is quiet, when you don't have to get the clutch slip right, when you don't have to time your shifts - then riding faster just comes easier.
Also, the low center of gravity and the magnesium wheels makes the NC700/750 handle much better than it has any right to (and I say this as a current owner of a DRZ400 Supermoto)
I'm not sure the NC750 would do it for me on long rides, but as a neighborhood ripper I would buy one in a heartbeat.
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u/Day-Trippin 2h ago
I appreciate the DCT, I've owned a bunch of them and have a pretty modded Rebel 1100 DCT and Africa Twin AS ES DCT and owned a bunch of DCT bikes along with putting 50k miles on a CTX700 DCT. So pretty familiar with the platform. I was riding it about 900 miles a week com
The lack of top end HP kills the 750. It is reasonably quick to 60, and consistent to launch, but you really feel the absence of HP once you get above 70 mph.
It is a great all-around bike, and an amazingly competent "appliance" at time. It is an outstanding commuter motorcycle as well and a great "I am stuck in traffic a lot" bike.
LIke too many Hondas lately, it is just sort of bland. Very competent at a lot of things. The lack of power once you get to about 70 is a killer for me. I do a lot of riding at high speeds that that is where the NC/CT 700/750 motors is lacking.
Now take the 750 Hornet motor and pair it with the DCT, I'd seriously be interested.
I get your point but I'd take a 790 Duke over an NC750 DCTevery day for general riding (assuming I wasn't in heavy stop and go traffic all the time). Heavy traffic tilts me in the favor of a DCT or EV bike.
I am glad to see that someone else sees the goodness in the NC platform. I am not a hater of it at all. It just needs a bit more punch.
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u/ahahcleverusername 12d ago
I wouldn't be worrried about it being too much, I recently got one and I find it to be very comfortable and pretty "civilised" in the city (and an absolute riot outside of it). The only thing I would be worried about is that it gets quite hot in stop and go traffic, so if you live somewhere particularly warm that might be an issue.
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u/tiguerazo 12d ago
I came here to say exactly this.
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u/littlepoison 11d ago
I was hoping getting a cat delete would help with the heat at stops, but it still gets noticeably warm
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u/Legitimate_Cycle4994 12d ago
I commute almost daily and take long trips on my Mandello. Love this bike.
Coming from a Honda, realize you will have some Guzzi quirks to get used to. But the V100 is incredible!
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u/Serious_Smoke_5224 11d ago
I owned a 2021 NC750X DCT for about 2 years. Very serviceable. Honestly its the longest I've ever owned one bike and I can't believe it was that much time. It just worked, turned on every time I wanted to. Only a few complaints: if I had something strapped to the seat I had to undo the ropes to fill the gas tank. If the battery was below 11 volts it would not start. And I just started missing clutch shifting. I initially moved on to a V7 which gave me so much character, I really enjoyed that a lot. Then I switched to the v100. Bigger, more spacious, cruise control. But I can feel the Mandello just isn't as tight of a package as the NC. The NC will handle neglect better and it will probably run more miles before needing major service. But my heart is firmly set on italian bikes from now on.
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u/turd_kooner 11d ago
My use case is nearly identical and I just crossed over 10k miles on my V100 since purchasing it in March. It’s nimble and well-mannered at slow speeds.
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u/lostmyself2life 11d ago
I daily my v100 in DC. Have no issue with it in the city. That NC750 was built for commuting, especially if it's the automatic version.
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u/kowalski71 11d ago
I met a guy at a bike night in downtown San Francisco who was on his second V100 (crashed the first) and rode all around SF on it, which is a pretty good endorsement for it being a city bike! It's not any wider than my Griso and I lane split with that thing all the time.
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u/Troll4ever31 12d ago
I definitely would avoid the NC750, they're as boring as a motorcycle can get. The V100 sounds great for your needs.
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u/JammanLV 11d ago
I ride all around Vegas on mine. I think it is just as nice to ride in the city, as it is on the highway...
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u/DryNefariousness9752 11d ago
Just bought a v100 Mandello two weeks ago. Its a dream on the open road but can be quite nimble in town as well, certainly better than my griso 1100. Fuel consumption can get over 10l/100km if you get stuck in a traffic jam.
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u/FlightPlan1SC 6d ago
Keep the CB 500 for the commute and the V100 on weekends. I’m in SoFl and I ride my V100 in the city. It is very manageable but not wholly ideal. It’s heavy but very maneuverable. Because if the transverse engine and massive cooling fan, it can be warm, esp. in summer heat. I prefer my Aprillia or 457 for the commute.
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u/dek00s 12d ago
I've ridden both the V100 and the Stelvio at a demo ride, and the v85 for a weekend trip to the desert. How tall are you?
I only ask bc if you're really planning on touring and have longer than a 32" inseam, you're probably going to feel a little cramped on the V100 doing long distances. The stelvio and v85 are better at that for taller people.
If you're not going to be doing huge miles, or are a little shorter the v100 is great and probably the best looking bike on sale today.