Initial thoughts on the V100

The V100 is a modernized GRiSO, as new as next week but in some ways the same.
With that in mind, and considering that (I'm guessing) a lot of us will buy one, having a forum for them hosted in this community just seems logical.
And I get that there are more pressing issues to address first.

LUCKY DAVE wrote:

... (I'm guessing) a lot of us will buy one...

I am not so sure about that.  The Mandello seems more like a modernized Norge to me.  I think it would generate more excitement among GRiSO owners if Piaggio would come with a streetfighter version.

agreed. an exciting looking machine, lighter than the GRiSO, with more power and a shorter wheelbase and without all the stupid tech would be amazing. They could do it with this new engine from the looks of it

Had a 50 mile testride and it was................ ok.

Compared to my GRiSO it has a quicker revving engine, lighter easier to use controls, better gearbox, better low speed handling and a more comfortable riding position.  But it lacked the grunty, creamy thrust of the GRiSO. Overall up to 60 it feels less powerful than GRiSO.  
I can't comment on the handing; the bike felt imprecise on sweeping turns and bumpy tarmac but the roads were damp in places .. it felt like the standard tyres lack feel - maybe they improve when hot?

What i was hoping for was the heart of the GRiSO with lighter, better laid out controls, better gearbox, modern handling: light steering at 10mph & still stable at 100mph, but what i got, felt like a Guzzified 950 Multistrada.
I guess that may be what Aprilia are aiming for, after all many people like Multistrada s but personally i find them bland to ride, lacking in sensation - might as well be a 4 cyl .

And that is what i found the V100 - nice, easy to ride but a bit bland and not as shockingly grunty as i had hoped.

After a good test ride usually you get back on your own bike and notice its bad bits.  
This time I got back on the GRiSO and immediately it felt much more responsive, more 'alive' and more powerful.
And that 'it's a better bike' feeling lasted until i had to change gear and then slow to weave through traffic!         .

My conclusion - the V100 has less of that 'Guzzi feeling' that I like than even the small block bikes do!
I get more visceral 'man and bike' feeling (includes woman, LBTQ+ etc)...............on a Royal Enfield Interceptor or a BNW1250RS.

Take it out again in the dry and rag it

Were you in sport setting ?

jagger wrote:

Were you in sport setting ?

Only ever in 'Sport'.

But the moist roads meant I was looking for the mid range thrust you expect from a big block Guzzi rather than revving it out.

Sadly It did not provide that thrust.