BMW F 900 R versus Moto Guzzi V85 TT

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 900 R

Naked
Moto Guzzi

Moto Guzzi V85 TT

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2019 bis 2025~
Built von 2019 bis 2025~
RRP 9.400 €
RRP 12.299 €
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Pros:
  • crisp engine
  • good brakes
  • Incline Sensors Series
  • good quality impression
  • Fun grenade on the street
Pros:
  • Processing
  • Off-road characteristics
  • Comfort
  • Brake
Cons:
  • QuickShifter only for an extra charge
  • Airbox sound could be better
  • only suitable for pillion use to a limited extent
  • sometimes strange surcharge policy: bar-end mirrors e.g. only available for the "Sport" variant.
Cons:
  • Power

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.514 mm
Length :
2.140 mm Height : 1.130 mm
Seat :
815 mm
Weight :
208 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.530 mm
Length :
2.240 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat :
830 mm
Weight :
230 (max: 448 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: In-line motor 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 895 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 86 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
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: 216 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 6.750 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
310 km
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:
Bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Directly hinged central strut, spring base hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable (travel 142 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
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

Front brake
Double disc brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston radial caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 1-piston floating caliper ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo radial monobloc calipers with 4 pistons ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 2-piston brake caliper ( 260 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

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Price/availability/colours/years of manufacture

  • Price: 0.000€
  • Used (3 years old): 0.000€
  • Years of manufacture: 2016-2018
  • Availability: from 12/2018
  • Colours: red, bright yellow

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