Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello vs Bmw R 1200 Rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello vs Bmw R 1200 Rs. Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello: 115 hp @ 8,700 rpm hp, 219 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~230 km/h (estimated; Moto Guzzi has not officially published a figure), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Bmw R 1200 Rs: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
Bmw R 1200 Rs
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
105 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
230 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
219 kg
229 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
115 hp @ 8,700 rpm
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
105 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~230 km/h (estimated; Moto Guzzi has not officially published a figure)
225 km/h
Weight
219 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
8.2/10
"A genuinely exciting sport-tourer with enough Italian soul to justify the premium."
Pros
+Addictive longitudinal V-twin character
+Active aero genuinely functional
+Surprisingly agile for size
Cons
−Dealer network still patchy
−Parts availability can lag
−Steep used pricing
Bmw R 1200 Rs
8.5/10
"A genuinely fast, comfortable sport-tourer that rewards careful used buying."
Pros
+Effortless motorway long-haul comfort
+Boxer torque immediately addictive
+Sharp handling for the size
Cons
−Spline wear on neglected bikes
−Servicing costs are significant
−Wind protection merely adequate
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