Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello S 2026 vs. BMW R 12 2026

Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello S 2026

BMW R 12 2026

Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello S 2026 compared to BMW R 12 2026

Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello S 2026

BMW R 12 2026

Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello S 2026

BMW R 12 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	96 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	72 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	115 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,700 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	105 Nm	Torque	110 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,042 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	45 mm
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	90 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Paralever
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	90 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	280 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control, Modern electronics, Suspension	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Traction control, Modern electronics

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,475 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	754 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	233 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	227 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
Range	Range	361 km	Range	274 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	118 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	119 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.7 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Bluetooth, Connectivity, Cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen electronically adjustable, Modern electronics, Connectivity, Lighting, Windshield	Equipment	Keyless System, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, Comfort, Lighting

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello S 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 12 2026

The BMW R12 is more than just a stylish cruiser. It offers comfort, power and surprising agility - a bike to love for long journeys and short trips alike.

Powerful boxer engine

Lots of charisma but still smooth throttle response

Comfortable but low seating position

Agile handling despite cruiser design

Excellent brakes

Good lean angle-dependent traction control

High-quality cornering ABS

Comfortable riding on long lengths

Great features available

Classic design with a modern touch

Stable road holding

Good feedback even on slippery surfaces