Moto Guzzi V85 TT versus BMW F 750 GS

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Moto Guzzi

Moto Guzzi V85 TT

Adventure
BMW

BMW F 750 GS

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2019 bis 2024~
Built von 2018 bis 2024~
RRP 12.299 €
RRP 10.200 €
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Pros:
  • Processing
  • Off-road characteristics
  • Comfort
  • Brake
Pros:
  • Processing
  • Passage
  • Long-distance comfort, also for pillion passengers
  • Processing
Cons:
  • Power
Cons:
  • Price policy
  • Windbreak

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.530 mm
Length :
2.240 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat :
830 mm
Weight :
230 (max: 448 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.559 mm
Length :
2.255 mm Height : 1.225 mm
Seat :
815 mm
Weight :
224 (max: 440 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: 90°-V2-cylinder four-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Water-cooled 2-cylinder four-stroke engine with four valves per cylinder operated via towing levers, two overhead camshafts and dry sump 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette

Performance

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
Maximum speed: 190 km/h
Performance: 77 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 83 NM bei 4.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
366 km

Chassis

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
Frame type:
Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork, Ø 41 mm (travel 151 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminium two-arm swingarm (travel 177 mm)
Rear suspension:
directly directed central spring leg
Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc, Brembo radial monobloc calipers with 4 pistons ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 2-piston brake caliper ( 260 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake ( 305 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake ( 265 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

Conclusion - a bike without major weaknesses

And now, is the BMW a purchase recommendation? Yes, it is. It is not suitable for beginners, smaller people and experienced pilots. Its long-distance comfort (with a larger windshield) is excellent, it is also sufficiently bubbly.

The 2,500 Euro price difference to the BMW F 850 GS should actually strengthen any purchase recommendation. Here, however, they are precisely enough not to condemn price policy completely. If you can and want to afford it, you get an almost universally applicable bike with very good workmanship.

The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 9.350
  • Used (1 year old): 9,000€
  • Years of construction: since 2018
  • Availability: medium
  • Colours: white, silver, yellow