Comfort seats: a complete range of seats that increase comfort levels thanks to a special 3D insert. Available in three different heights.
Clutch and brake lever: machined from solid, they improve ergonomics by offering four-position adjustment.
Additional LED lights: with an aluminum body and contained size, the lights use limited power. They integrate perfectly with the bike and allow for greater visibility and safety during night-time riding.
Foldaway mirrors: They fold in on themselves towards the handlebar, to reduce bulk during off-road use.
Mudguard: Created in injected plastic material, it is mounted on the shaft drive and protects the engine from stones and water.
Sport Adventure tires: Michelin Anakee Adventure, as standard on special versions.
High grip brake pedal: laser-cut and power painted in a resistant material. Ensures perfect grip even in the most extreme situations.
Moto Guzzi Multi-media Platform: the new device that allows for a smartphone to be connected to the bike, transforming it into a real multimedia platform.
Electronic anti-theft system: comprises a compact and technologically advanced ECU that is easy to install. Complete with remote control. The system is self-powered with minimum energy absorption.
Light protection: an anti-impact, scratch-proof polycarbonate sheet. Protects the light from any impact or accidental damage. Particularly useful on off-road routes.
Tool bag: created in leather, it can be affixed to the luggage rack with screws. Practical for keeping all those tools needed for an emergency repair (tools not included).
Fuel tank cover: in adhesive 3D material, they provide superficial protection for the tank and limit rider sliding.
Moto Guzzi V85 TT: technical specifications
| ENGINE | |
| Type | Transverse 90° V twin, two valves per cylinder (titanium intake). |
| Cooling | Air |
| Engine capacity | 853 cc |
| Bore and stroke | 84 x 77 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5: 1 |
| Maximum power | 80 HP (59 kW) at 7,750 rpm |
| Torque | 80 Nm at 5,000 rpm |
| Fuel system | Electronic injection; Ø 52 mm single throttle body, Ride-by-Wire |
| Fuel tank capacity | 21 liters (including 5-liter reserve) |
| Approval | Euro 4 |
| Consumption (WMTC cycle) | 4.9 l/100 km |
| CO2 Emissions (WMTC cycle) | 118 g/km |
| TRANSMISSION |
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| Clutch | Dry single disc |
| Transmission | 6 gears |
| Gear ratio values | 1st 16/39 = 1: 2.437 |
| 2nd 18/32 = 1: 1.778 | |
| 3rd 21/28 = 1: 1.333 | |
| 4th 24/26 = 1: 1.083 | |
| 5th 25/24 = 1: 0.960 | |
| 6th 27/24 = 1: 0.889 | |
| CHASSIS | |
| Frame | High strength steel tubular frame |
| Front suspension | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic USD fork, with adjustable spring preload and hydraulic rebound |
| Front wheel travel | 170 mm |
| Rear suspension | Double-sided swingarm in box-type aluminum with a single shock on the right side, with adjustable spring preload and hydraulic rebound |
| Rear wheel travel | 170 mm |
| Front brake | Double 320 mm stainless steel floating discs, Brembo radial-mounted calipers with 4 opposed pistons |
| Rear brake | Ø 260 mm stainless steel disc, floating caliper with 2 pistons |
| Wheels | Spoked |
| Front wheel rim | 2.50” x 19” |
| Rear wheel rim | 4.25” x 17” |
| Front tire | With air chamber 110/80 – R19” |
| Rear tire | With air chamber 150/70 – R17” |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |
| A/C generator | 430 W |
| System voltage | 12 V |
| Battery | 12V – 12 Ah |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Saddle height | 830 mm |
| Dry weight | 208 kg |
| Curb weight* | 229 kg
* Weight with motorcycle ready for use, with all operating fluids and 90% fuel. |
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Looks like a winner based on a lot of the comments here. There will be a standard model for the 2020 model year, and that bike could tempt me off my (by then) 16 year old Breva750. As it is, it looks like a fine bike to me, just maybe a little tall for my 5 foot 2. 🙂
This might be a real gem. Nobody has mentioned yet that it has a drive shaft which eliminates all sorts of often filthy, chain-related problems on long trips. The valve arrangement means that it can easily be worked on by an owner. It reminds me of the original BMW 80GS, a real gem (which also had a drive shaft).
Of course, any virtues that this bike might have are potentially outweighed by reliability problems and the lack of any real dealer network.
The ease of access to the valves is negated by the need to check/adjust them waaaaay to often for a modern motorbike. The possibility of tubes or at the least, rubber grommets in the spoke holes (stupid!) is also disconcerting.
But this style of bike is perhaps on its way to becoming the new single rider touring mount of choice as well as what a STANDARD bike is supposed to be. At least Guzzi didn’t give it a puny 3.4 gallon (US) fuel tank (are you listening Indian? Probably NOT!).
For people that think it is too “heavy”, try a little exercise? Or not. This Guzzi is a cool ride but I am still leaning toward the Triumph 1200 Scrambler with it’s dinkier tank (Stupid move Triumph!) but longer maintenance intervals, electronic cruise control and real tubeless wheels.
Don’t worry about the valves. It’s hydraulic lifters, pushrods and rockers. Self adjusting.
When did they return to that? I think the ’83s had them or at least a few did and there was a massive recall to fix them.
How do you screw up something as simple as that? Hopefully you’re correct and it does indeed have hydraulic lifters. Either way, thanks!
I don’t think Guzzi has put hydraulic tappets in any bikes since the early to mid 2K California 1100s. Am I wrong?
Surely that little factoid would be mentioned in the four(!) pages of nauseating ad copy had hydraulic tappets made a resurgence?
I think you’re right. I typed in an 8 instead of a 0.
But it would be great if they did start using them again. If done right, that is.
If you don’t like the valve adjustment interval (5K miles) then just ignore it. I’ve got two 1100cc Guzzi’s one bike has 70K miles the other has 37K miles, neither bike has required a valve adjustment since I purchased them. Every couple of years I will take the valve covers off and sit on a milk crate and check the valve clearance and every time they have been within spec and I just put the cover back on and go back to finishing my coffee. I take my time and it takes all of 30 minutes. If I actually had to make an adjustment it would probably take me another 10 minutes per head. I prefer owing a motorcycle that I can do this maintenance myself rather than relying on a dealership to perform for me. Would you rather have a bike with shim under bucket valve adjustment that requires little baby hands and three hours of labour at your local dealership or something you can do on your own? And it is something you can do on your own, easily. I know Guzzi owners with 100’s of thousands of miles on their bikes who have never even bothered to check the valve clearance and they swear their bikes still run fine. I suspect that with these Guzzi engines if you run a good synthetic oil and a good oil filter and properly maintain the engine oil you are providing 90% of the preventative maintenance the engine needs. I believe that valve wear that requires valve adjustment occurs when the engine oil and or filter are less than optimal.
I know that Guzzi’s aren’t for everyone, heck, I don’t even think of my Guzzi’s as motorcycles. Guzzi’s to me are like two wheeled cars. They really are transportation devices more than any other motorcycle I can think of. I’ve owned Harley’s and Ducati’s and Japanese bikes and Moto Guzzi’s are my choice of machine now. They just plain work, maintenance is simple and I can do it myself. Guzzi figured out the transmissions after 2003 so they all shift fine now.
I don’t see a torque reaction arm on this shaft drive, so it is not their usual reliable CARC system.
Dealers are overrated. My 02 Guzzi saw a dealer once for a rear drive seal. My 98 has never seen one since I bought it in 05. That said you do need a place to actually buy one from. I like it and probably great for farm and fire roads
I’m lucky as my MG dealer is within an hour away. But as you mention, my Norge was only in once as I wanted them to see it after its first 600 miles for a checkup. Great people working out of an old building, much like MC dealers used to be before the boutique style came into vogue. Nothing fancy at all plus the dealer has a spot right next to his desk (in the corner of the sales area) for his dog. Just did a valve clearance check/adjustment and it took me maybe an hour. Certainly not everyone wants to work on their bike but I like the one on one time. You know, we get to talk, tell old riding stories, stuff like that. 🙂
I thought I deleted my first (duplicate) comment before the timer ran-out. I forgot to put in my normal username/email before submitting on that first one. I wanted to point this out because I never post under ‘Anonymous’, although my normal username isn’t any less anonymous.
Anyway, I should add to my thoughts… The retro paint scheme looks great on the V85! The single shock design is neat as well.
Then I stumble again by entering the wrong email! Doh! Need. More. Caffeine.
I like it. The output of its air-cooled engine is about spot on with another air-cooled bike: The old Buell XB9 series, 984cc 45-degree V-twin delivering 92hp. Out of all the latest new bikes though I’m really liking the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE the best.
I like it. The output of its air-cooled engine is about spot on with another air-cooled bike: The old Buell XB9 series, 984cc 45-degree V-twin delivering 92hp. Out of all the latest new bikes though I’m really liking the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE the best.
As others have said, finally, a Guzzi I would buy. This one seems to have just enough power that the usual “but it’s a Guzzi…you just don’t understand them” excuses or rationalizations won’t be necessary, and I love just about everything I see on this machine.
So many great new bikes coming out now that it’s difficult to whittle down the list of my favorites, but this one is easily in my top five. I even have a Guzzi dealer relatively nearby.
The question here?
Reliability. Will this thing prove to be as trouble-free as my other bikes have always been, or will it be plagued by iffy electronics, a tractor-like transmission, and the typical hit-or-miss Guzzi-built indifference. Italian design is top notch, but above all else I require that my bikes fire up and go consistently and without incident every time, year after year. If this one will do that, it should be an unqualified success.
Only my age (82) and my lack of adequate heft (130#)to manage the near 500# wet weight of the V-85 makes it inadvisable for me. I sold my two Guzzi California Stone Touring models in 2016 for that reason. To me, this is a dandy bike and with Piaggio’s commitment to quality construction I believe and hope this bike will be a winner. Now if only a LeMans could be built on this basic platform!
This piece of shit looks like the “future” Harley piece of shit. Too little too late.
Sorry to differ, I like the looks. I probably wouldn’t like the price. The Harley doesn’t have a good side to photograph.
The tank is getting closer and will have to do but…Those look like tubed wheels. To hell with that, Guzzi.
What, did you put little rubber grommets in the spoke holes and then wrap a bandage around the rim to prevent air from escaping?! I would guess that is what was done if they are indeed tubeless wheels.
If so, that is stupid, cheap and not befitting a vehicle capable of highway speeds. If it runs tubes, I say run away. FTN.
It is quite comely though. If it runs tubeless proper, then I will give it consideration, otherwise the smaller tanked (Damn it!) Triumph Scrambler 1200 that looks like it has a proper tubeless rim is going in my garage.
My Stelvio has tubeless spoked wheels with the rubber grommets. Bike is 9 years old and holds air pressure fine without seepage.
13 Stelvio with the same tubeless Alpina wheels, 40k miles no leaks and used on and offroad.
According to the 4 pages here, I see nothing about the wheels being Alpina STS and the specifications state “Air Chamber?” Makes me believe this V85 has tubes.
I also had a ’13 Stelvio NTX. TBH, the Alpina STS wheels are the only thing I hate for this bike. In the first month of ownership, I had leaky spokes. We found 9 on the rear and 1 in the front. I’m assuming it was a wheel building foul up but it was enough to make me doubt it’s reliability ling term. The dealer swapped the wheels out with a new set from another one that was good.
So, if the V85 does not have Alpina STS wheels, I won’t lose sleep over it. However, tubes suck for all that I will be doing. I’ll spend the money on a set of Kineos if the rear will mate up with the drive.
Finally a Guzzi I would seriously consider. Starting with the weight, a major update of the engine and ergos that look like all day comfortable. A 19″ front indicates it is not a off roader but targeting the street GS market. I’ll go ride one when they hit town.
I think the weight is pretty darn good for this bike. My current Ninja 1000 without side cases is 505 lbs wet, so is this Guzzi.
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I had the big Stelvio off road plenty in Labrador and Newfoundland with the same wheels and as it wasn’t rock hopping, log crossing and miles of whoops, those wheel sizes were just fine. And as it wasn’t a big 21″, the front steers easier and quicker on the road.
Mostly I commute to work on my GS. Yep. Laptop, lunchpail, sometimes a guitar across the back. 5 or 6 camping trips a year and a week vacation in the mountains. I like the look and the functionality looks right up the commuter-bike alley
“sometimes a guitar across the back”
I like your style brotha’
I commute daily too, rain or shine, without the guitar…the boss would constantly ask me why my s**t isn’t done yet. hahaha
I can’t wait for this to hit our shores, even if I have to get one from a far away dealer. Sure it’s less overall power than my ’98 R1100GS was, but to be honest, it’ll do the trick for everything I want this bike to do for me, which is get me from point A to B to C to D and not necessarily in that order carrying all that I need for a couple weeks of long distance camping or buying a guitar off Reverb from a guy in Canadastan. (hint: I might be doing that this summer actually.)
If they release a non-retro standard based on this platform I will be a buyer.
Me too.
I’m sorry, these bikes are just plain stupid.
This will make the posers sad but…We need them to go away.
Have you ever ridden one? Not sure why you consider adventure touring bikes to be stupid when they cover huge miles comfortably, handle great in the mountains, easily accept luggage, cruise easily at 80 mph+, and can take you down a fire road when needed. So do you just judge a bike by looks? If so, who exactly is the poser?
Stupid is as stupid does….that’s me. I think the yellow and white bike is fantastic! If Mark wants them to go away, I’d just as soon be on one and he can watch the license plate disappear on the horizon. Stupid could be putting the side stand into sugar sand.
So if the bike doesn’t appeal to you, then it’s “just plain stupid”?
I think you’re making the mistake of believing that everyone is like you, in that they view their motorcycle as a fashion accessory. I would not be at all surprised to find out that you ride around on the street averaging about 45mph while tucked into a racer’s crouch as if you’re competing in World Superbike/Supersport at Mugello.
What bike(s) do you own, Mark?
I think they just nailed the “do a little of everything” bike. If I could have only one bike, that would be it.
Of course one does need a dealer.
Yup.
And reliability…