Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello 2023 vs. Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello 2023

Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello 2023

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

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Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello 2023 compared to Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello 2023
Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore96 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke72 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power115 HPEngine power69 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,700 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque105 NmTorque64 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,750 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,042 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, ReboundAdjustmentRebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, ReboundAdjustmentRebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyPetal

Dimensions and Weights

Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height840 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight233 kgKerb Weight214 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello 2023

Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello 2023

The cheaper alternative to the V100 S has many of the good features of its luxury sister and comes with the visually more interesting rims. A successful sports tourer that stands out from the crowd without showing Italian capers. The suspension is too tight for a touring bike, but otherwise it is hard to find a fly in the ointment.

Confident V2 powerplant with typical Guzzi vibrations

excellent Brembo brakes

comfortable seating position

electrically adjustable windshield

unique flaps for weather protection of the centre of the body

good handling

classy look.

Chassis tuning too tight for a touring motorbike

high heat generation in city mode

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

Kawasaki Versys 650 2017

The 2019 model year Kawasaki Versys presented itself as a comfortable, stable yet lively touring machine. The motorbike is versatile and offers high utility value. It is a fully-fledged touring machine that is a pleasure to ride on extended tours. The bike offers a terrific price/performance ratio.

Great travel comfort

pleasant and comfortable chassis

easy to use

seating position ready for touring

agile and light-footed handling.

Vibrations in the footpegs

response behaviour during transition from pushing and load operation

ABS cannot be deactivated

weight somewhat high

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello vs Kawasaki Versys 650

Price Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello

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Price Kawasaki Versys 650

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