Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello S vs Suzuki Gsx-250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello S vs Suzuki Gsx-250r. Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello S: 115 hp @ 8,700 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Suzuki Gsx-250r: 24 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello S
Suzuki Gsx-250r
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
105 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
181 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
115 hp @ 8,700 rpm
24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
105 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated)
155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical real-world)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello S
7.8/10
"A flawed but genuinely special sport-tourer that rewards patient, experienced owners."
Pros
+Adaptive aero genuinely effective
+Öhlins suspension properly excellent
+Shaft drive near indestructible
Cons
−Dealer network remains patchy
−Early software bugs persist
−Heavy for its class
Suzuki Gsx-250r
6.5/10
"A solid starter bike you'll definitely outgrow, but not regret."
Pros
+Smooth, confidence-inspiring motor
+Excellent fuel economy
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Runs out of power quickly
−Patchy Suzuki parts availability
−Weak fork seals over mileage
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