BMW R 1150 GS Adventure versus Moto Guzzi V100

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure

Adventure

Moto Guzzi V100

Sporttourer

In our series of used motorcycle tests, a classic is due today: The BMW R 1150 GS. The bike was provided to us by a visitor, it is in absolute top condition. This GS series was built between 1999 and 2003 – what can it do today... weiter

BMW R 1150 GS

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What can the new sports tourer from Mandello del Lario do?

The Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello is a new sports tourer from Italy. The machine has been completely redeveloped and breaks with some old Guzzi traditions, e.g. by water cooling and changed cylinder position. Whether the V100... weiter

Moto Guzzi V100 im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2005 bis 2005

Built von 2022 bis 2024~

RRP

RRP 15.499 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Comfort
Processing
Off-road capability

Pros:

engine with a strong character
gorgeous V2 sound
snappy brakes
good technical equipment
typical Guzzi feeling goes along

Cons:

High weight

Cons:

Clutch separates a bit sticky at first

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.501 mm
Length : 2.180 mm
Seat : 900 mm
Weight : 287 (max: 460 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.486 mm
Length : 2.125 mm Height : 1.210 mm
Seat : 815 mm
Weight : 233 kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 4-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.130 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Motor design: 90° V2 engine 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.042 ccm
Hub: 72 mm
Hole: 96 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 192 km/h
Performance: 85 HP at 6.750 U/Min
Torque: 98 NM bei 5.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 22 Litre
Consumption: 5 l

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 115 HP at 8.700 U/Min
Torque: 105 NM bei 6.750 U/Min

Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 362 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Telelever (travel 210 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 220 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever single-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 110/80 B 19 TL
Rear tyres: 150/70 H 17 TL

Frame type:
bridge frame; Motor supporting (steel)

Front suspension:
Kayaba 41mm USD (travel 130mm)

Rear suspension:
Kayaba mono strut (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu single-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 R17
Rear tyres: 190/55 R17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc brakes (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 276 mm)

Front brake
Radial mounted Brembo 4-piston calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Brembo 2-piston caliper (∅ 280 mm) floating mounted

Cheap never, well mostly

MW driving has never been a particularly cheap pleasure. Although many specimens are around 20 years old and have collected correspondingly many kilometers, these GS are still not a bargain. It must be at least 5,000 euros, top-maintained specimens like our test bike like to scratch at the five-digit. You can understand this: The BMW R 1150 GS, if you don't catch a rocked-out model, is an almost ideal companion for the very big tour.

If you can do without cornering and agility, the GS is the ideal travel moped, where the road can be three steps below perfect.
As I said, a buddy for the good and the bad days.

Result

The new V100 from Moto Guzzi is a very well-equipped sports tourer with many strengths and few weaknesses. It is beguilingly beautiful and fortunately has not lost the typical Guzzi character despite all the changes. Guzzi's model policy is understandable: If you like it more puristic, take the V100. If you want the full Tec hut including semi-active Öhlins suspension, smartphone Gedaddel and QuichShifter, opt for the V100S. No matter which version you choose: The V100 owner can expect a great bike with lots of riding fun!

The test machine was provided by Moto Italia. Here the Moto Guzzi V100 stands as a demonstrator and is happy about test riders. Then it is best to drive north-west towards Holstein Switzerland - there are a lot of curves here and also the motorway chase over the A20 is possible. At Moto Italia (the name says it all) there are also other Italian beauties from Aprilia, Vespa and Piaggio. Just drop by...