Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello vs Kawasaki Versys 650
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 Versys 650 are among the most cross-shopped touring bikes of 2026. The Kawasaki Versys 650 undercuts the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello by about $5,391, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello leads on power with 115 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 Versys 650The verdict
The Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello edges it overall at 8.3/10, but the Kawasaki Versys 650 wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Kawasaki Versys 650
66 hp.
Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
115 hp and 0.49 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Kawasaki Versys 650
Our 7/10 at $10,099, the most bike per dollar.
Kawasaki Versys 650
220 kg with an 845 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello
Our top score in this matchup at 8.3/10.
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 Kawasaki Versys 650: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello or the Kawasaki Versys 650?
The Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello makes the most power at 115 hp and 105 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello or the Kawasaki Versys 650?
The Kawasaki Versys 650 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $10,099.
Which is lighter, the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello or the Kawasaki Versys 650?
The Kawasaki Versys 650 is the lightest at 220 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 Versys 650?
For a new rider we'd point to the Kawasaki Versys 650: 66 hp and 220 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
