Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale takes off

A new limited-edition Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale announced in honour of company founder

V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale takes off
V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale takes off

A new special edition bike has arrived from Mandello del Lario as the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale taxis to the runway.

The bike is a tribute to one of the company’s founders, Giovanni Ravelli, an Italian Navy pilot who died in 1919. Ravelli, along with Giorgio Parodi and a mechanic called Carlo Guzzi, had agreed to dedicate their lives after the war to the construction of motorcycles. The eagle crest within the Moto Guzzi badge is a direct tribute to Ravelli.

V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale takes off
V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale takes off

With this ingrained link to military aviation, it’s really no surprise to see Moto Guzzi offering this aviation-themed special edition into the mix.

The bike will be limited to just 1913 examples and wears a dedicated livery which is inspired by the F-35B fighter jet's own paint scheme. The bike even features jet intake warning stripes around its moveable aerodynamic winglets, aping those found on the vertical take-off and landing fighter jet.

V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale takes off
V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale takes off

Each bike will also come equipped with a tyre pressure monitoring system, heated grips, a dedicated motorcycle cover and a commemorative plaque, while the individual serial number is laser engraved on the top yoke.

Sadly for UK-based Moto Guzzi fans, the bike is only available in the Italian market, and pricing as yet seems to be unconfirmed.

V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale takes off
V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale takes off

The V100 Mandello is the first of a new breed of Moto Guzzis to use an all-new 1,000cc engine platform. It produces 115bhp and 77lb-ft of torque. It’s highlight piece of tech is some electronically controlled ‘wings’ that can flick up for touring – to keep wind and weather off the rider – or fold flat for more performance-oriented riding.

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