Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello vs Suzuki Gsx-250r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello vs Suzuki Gsx-250r. 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. 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
Suzuki Gsx-250r
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
105 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
230 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
219 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
~230 km/h (estimated; Moto Guzzi has not officially published a figure)
155 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
219 kg (wet/curb weight)
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, estimated real-world average)
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical 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
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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