Moto Guzzi V85 TT specs, tech and video
With the launch of Moto Guzzi’s new adventure bike nearly upon us, we thought we’d bring everything we know so far
MOTO GUZZI’S V85 TT is the Italian brands latest foray into the slightly overcrowded and highly competitive adventure bike segment. With the Stelvio no longer with us, the V85 TT is looking to plug the gap and get Guzzi back into the adventure bike market.
The V85 TT (TT meaning Tutti Terreno – all terrain) is a two bike model range featuring the Grigio Atacama and Giallo Sahara. Two versions are available, a base model and Enduro Premium version with red painted frame, two-tone paintwork.
The bike features a full-colour dash, with what looks like Piaggio’s (M-G’s owners) mobile phone integration system.
The V85 TT introduces a new Moto Guzzi engine and like all current Moto Guzzi’s, it’s an air-cooled transverse mounted, 90° V-twin with OHV with two valves per cylinder. Engine capacity is 853 cc, with a bore and stroke of 84 x 77 mm. It has 80HP and 80Nm (59ft-lb) at 5,000 rpm, with Moto Guzzi claiming 90% of the torque is available at 3,750 rpm.
The V85 TT has three different riding modes: Road, Rain, and Off-road. Each of these Riding Modes corresponds to a different engine mapping and a different ABS and MGCT traction control calibration, as well as a different response from the Ride-by-Wire throttle.
Moto Guzzi V85 TT specs
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 | 59 ft-lbs (80 Nm) at 5,000 rpm |
Fuel system | Electronic injection; Ø 52 mm single throttle body, Ride-by-Wire |
Fuel tank capacity | 21 litres (5.5 gallons) |
Approval | Euro 4 |
Consumption | 48 mpg (4.9 l/100 km) |
CO2 Emissions (WMTC cycle) | 118 g/km |
Clutch | Dry single disc |
Transmission | 6 gears |
Frame | High strength steel tubular frame |
Front suspension | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic USD fork, with adjustable spring preload and hydraulic rebound |
Front wheel travel | 6.7″ (170 mm) |
Rear suspension | Double-sided swingarm in box-type aluminium with a single shock on the right side, with adjustable spring preload and hydraulic rebound |
Rear wheel travel | 6.7″ (170 mm) |
Ground Clearance | 8.3″ (210 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 | 110/80 – R19” |
Rear tire | 150/70 – R17” |
A/C generator | 430W |
System voltage | 12V |
Battery | 12V – 12Ah |
Seat height | 830 mm |
Dry weight | 208 kg (456 lbs) |
Kerb weight* | 229 kg (505 lbs) |
Simon (AKA Toad) has been working within the motorcycle industry for more than twelve years, and a member of the motorcyclist family since birth. Growing up around British-built single and twins, it was inevitable that a life on two wheels was on the cards, from a very early age!
