Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello vs Suzuki GSX-S1000GX
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello and Suzuki GSX-S1000GX are among the most cross-shopped touring bikes of 2026. The Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello undercuts the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX by about $3,009, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX leads on power with 150 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickMoto Guzzi
Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
Suzuki
Suzuki GSX-S1000GXThe verdict
The Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello edges it overall at 8.3/10, but the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
115 hp.
Suzuki GSX-S1000GX
150 hp and 0.65 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
Our 8.3/10 at $15,490, the most bike per dollar.
Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
233 kg with an 815 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello vs Suzuki GSX-S1000GX: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello or the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX?
The Suzuki GSX-S1000GX makes the most power at 150 hp and 106 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello or the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX?
The Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $15,490.
Which is lighter, the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello or the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX?
The Suzuki GSX-S1000GX is the lightest at 232 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello or the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX?
For a new rider we'd point to the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello: 115 hp and 233 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
