BMW G 650 GS versus Moto Guzzi V85 TT

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure
Moto Guzzi

Moto Guzzi V85 TT

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 12.299 €
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Pros:
  • light and manoeuvrable
  • uncomplicated
  • favorable consumption
  • solid workmanship
  • enough space for passenger
Pros:
  • Processing
  • Off-road characteristics
  • Comfort
  • Brake
Cons:
  • radiates little emotion
Cons:
  • Power

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length :
2.165 mm
Seat :
780 mm
Weight :
192 kg
Wheelbase: 1.530 mm
Length :
2.240 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat :
830 mm
Weight :
230 (max: 448 ) kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: 90°-V2-cylinder four-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Maximum speed: 195 km/h
Performance: 80 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 83 NM bei 5.100 U/Min
Tank contents: 23 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
460 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Frame type:
Tubular space bridge frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Hydraulic Ø 41 mm USD telescopic fork; Spring preload and rebound damping adjustable (travel 170 mm)
Rear suspension:
lateral central strut, spring preload and tension rod adjustable (spring travel 170 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm with integrated gimbal
Tyres at the front: 110/80 - 19
Rear tyres: 150/70 - 17

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo radial monobloc calipers with 4 pistons ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 2-piston brake caliper ( 260 mm)

The Individualist among the Enduros

What remains? The Moto Guzzi V85 TT performs well. At its core, it is a very clean, individual motorcycle that does not weaken in everyday life. The middle ground in terms of performance could be a little more committed to motor. But racers, no matter what ground, will have nothing to do with the guzzis of modern times anyway.

Any favours? No, Moto Guzzi customers don't need that. They appreciate that the newer models have caught up enormously in terms of connectivity, quality and suitability for everyday use without losing individuality. No matter in which colour and with which tire.

The test bike was provided to us by ZTS in Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 12.300€ in yellow, other colours from 11.990€
  • Years of construction: since 2019
  • Availability: also available as A2
  • Colours: blue, grey, red, yellow