Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
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 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX are among the most cross-shopped touring bikes of 2026. The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX undercuts the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello by about $2,391, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX leads on power with 142 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
Kawasaki
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SXThe verdict
The Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello edges it overall at 8.3/10, but the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
115 hp.
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
142 hp and 0.60 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
Our 8.1/10 at $13,099, the most bike per dollar.
Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
233 kg with an 815 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
Our top score in this matchup at 8.3/10.
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Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello or the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX?
The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX makes the most power at 142 hp and 111 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello or the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX?
The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $13,099.
Which is lighter, the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello or the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX?
The Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello is the lightest at 233 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 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX?
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.
