First Ride Vlog: 2022 Moto Guzzi V85TT

[@BigRockMoto]

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[@tanjukara14]

Hello, One of the test drive reviewers said in his video about this bike that the engine was overheating, which is why the fault light came on on a gravel road riding. Could this be because of the thin oil that the factory uses during the break-in period or is this overheating a general feature of the engine? Do you know any thing about this raised as a problem or was is only one off thing happened to that reviewer? Thank you.

[@TempusFugit2K]

After a year and 11k kms of mostly Andean Mountain Gravel Roads, Amazon Basin and Coastal lowlands... and mountain twisties with my V85TT I can assure you it is a great balance of Technology, incredible ergonomics for driver and pillion as well. The 19" front wheel and low center of gravity allow it to outperform many big name (and pricetag) bikes through mountain twisties. Both 170mm suspensions are more than enough for aggressive fire road, gravel roads and such... Shaft drive is a huge plus... it's not "interesting" and the TFT display although small is crisp. The 480km+ Fuel range is outstanding and with 5 ride Modes... the safety and fun factor combines nicely. Please feel free to ask anything you'd like regarding this bike Ian. I belong to a group of over 30 "Guzzistis" most have 2021 V85TT's and more than a few have traveled 2up for over 23k kms to Argentina and back over a 2-3 month period and changed nothing but brake pads and a rear tire.

[@BigRockMoto]

Amazing feedback, thank you for sharing

[@aaronis31337]

Thanks for your post. Any mechanical problems with your v85? That's the only thing holding me back. Also, what is your MPG?

[@TempusFugit2K]

@@aaronis31337 The only issue (definitely design flaw in my opinion) I have had is that when Off Roading you can easily Bump, Slam or Scrape the Kickstand Sensor on a rock and the Engine dies and unless you know which wires to Splice and Tie.... you are in trouble. I ride with many V85TT owners and truly it´s a brotherhood... some have had that same issue and Not a single one has had mechanical issues beyond repairs after an off road fall, etc.. One Example I´d like to share was the ANDES RIDER CHALLENGE I ran with 8 other V85TT owners.... 600 Kms Road Book Off Road and On... from 05h00 to 19h30... Crossing Rivers on Canoes and plenty of Cold Andes Mountain Trails, to Amazon Lowlands (95% Humidity and 95degress) - and lets just say it wasn´t Team Guzzi that had fallen Soldiers....

[@jackvliet]

What is the fuel range of this?

[@TempusFugit2K]

@@jackvliet well over 400kms normally. 450+ if road trip...

[@fransbrinkhorst1065]

I've had my V85tt (travel) for almost a year, it now has 12000km on the odometer. 100% reliable and just as beautiful as it came from the showroom. Driven a lot of BMW s in the past. The Guzzi quality level is at least as good as the BMW motorcycles. Many high-quality materials are used. The BMW boxer motorcycles are often more luxurious (electronics, etc.) but also a lot more expensive. I hope Big Rock Moto can test it more extensively soon. The V85tt gives me great satisfaction precisely because you feel that you are sitting on a motorcycle. And it's a beautiful design! that makes me smile every time I ride it.

[@linusdegrell]

Thanks, great quick review. I really like your journalism. Your channel has quickly become one of my most trusted and informative sources of motorcycle info. Cheers from Sweden and ride safe.

[@HippoDrones]

I used to own the previous version of this bike with the tubed tyres, really awesome bike and so nice having a shaft drive. I preferred the original McDonalds paint option, which is the colour scheme I had. A really quirky looking bike, but it works, it looks great. I traded it in for the Aprilia Tuareg 660, which suits my use better as I trail ride with it quite a bit. Both the Moto Guzzi V85TT and the Aprilia Tuareg 660 were designed by the same person!

[@AZGeek520]

The original MacDonald's color scheme is the best IMHO. I've had mine for almost 3 years now, and 42,000 miles in that time.

[@HippoDrones]

you have ridden in some beautiful places on yours @@AZGeek520 :-)

[@jncdi1535]

Definitely interested in a longer review on this bike. I am appreciating this channel more with every review.

[@frostcoma]

This is my bike. Bought mine last year and I'm in love with it so far. It's fantastic on the road and better than expected off-road. Plus, it has style and character!

[@dpinedoblog]

My brother has one. We did a long distance California trip and it performed amazingly. For the price, it’s a huge value. Very fun bike too. Underrated.

[@egrandmaison]

5000kms on my 21, favourite bike for street and light Offroad I’ve ever owned. No chain, easy to maintain and fun to ride. Well balanced and good value for money. 🎉❤

[@evan002]

I got to say the V85TT really does pull at my heartstrings

[@pa4tim]

My experience with Guzzi in General (Have had 7 Guzzies, but not the new engine), very good steering, nice engine characteristic, great sound, very durable engines, great brakes, low fuel use, my (tuned, dual spark) Quota 1000 did 24 km on 1 liter petrol. If I still would ride solobikes it would be a Guzzi. I alway saw it as the european HD but then better build, better brakes, no magnet on a rope behind the bike needed to catch lost parts :-)

[@tmar0075]

I have a Harley n that's pretty funny..😀

[@Dave-sw2dm]

Oh, is that what that was behind the Triumph I saw the other day. Heck, I could have used that for my 1970s Yamaha. LOL!

[@pa4tim]

@@Dave-sw2dm I have had a XS650 (or 600, it is to long ago) hardtail. It was beautiful until I started riding it. The vibrations made it hard to keep my foots on the pegs, blood in my hands and even hard to read traffic signs. The comfort was ultra-terrible. Still have a 1954 Triumph 5T speedtwin that I was completely rebuilding. I bought it totally dismantled. It was pulled apart to the last bolt, even the engine, in 1966. But due to my physical problems it came to a halt 10 years ago. It is technical 95% ready, I totally rebuild the engine to new specs. paint etc is all still the original, but the motivation is gone also after that XS experience because this will not be much more comfortable. (It has a spring-hub but I do not think that is much of an improvement)

[@michaelhayward7572]

Guzzis have always been unique. They are very different to the other Italian bikes. Always have been, always will. They prioritise torque over bhp. And longevity and ease of maintenance over the latest tech. Not uncommon to see motors with 200,000 miles on a bottom end. They still like 2V motors with pushrods. They are the antithesis of Ducatis. They like short shifting over revving the tits off them. The older the better. We love them dearly.

[@donaldwortham2409]

That's a lot for a bike like this. And price not bad

[@rickt.223]

There was another KZbinr riding directly behind you recording his review of the same bike. His review was crude and hard to digest. No where near as refined or insightful as yours. Your reviews are always so enjoyable. You’re fair and very articulate in your delivery. I appreciate all the effort you put into your work. Keep up the great work.

[@cumnmrmptaaa4234]

What youtuber

[@chrissunde1104]

I own a 2021 v85tt basic black. I'd like to point out that the suspension is adjustable both front and back. 3 clicks up on the rear preload made a positive difference in the handling for me. Have not touched the damping yet. Overall I have to say that this bike excels as any any road, gravel to highway, tourer. Not the best choice for gnarly trails, but eats up rough roads with comfort.

[@jaybou007]

I can safely say, after two Moto Guzzis sitting in my driveway, that I am a true Guzzi guy. These things are so simple and easy to maintain. Great acceleration, awesome seat, just a good’ol pal. I now have around 3000km on the clock for the V85TT, closing in on 10 000km on my V7 Stone, and these things just keep on going. I actually learned to love their little quirks, aka these clunky shifts. Very easy to ride. Plus, I struggle finding Chinese parts on these, which is a great geo-political plus to me. I can’t recommend enough.

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

When are you going to get a V85tt as a long term test bike ? , when you look at the specs it’s actually closer to the Suzuki VStrom 650 XT - like you tested some time back . Power figures are similar ( if you allow the shaft drive power loss ) suspension travel is similar- 10mm less on the Strom . Fuel range similar, brakes obviously better on the V85, seat height similar.

[@mattbryonphoto2357]

Look forward to your longer term review with The bike. I’ve got about 10,000 kms on my v85tt, trouble free. Very comfortable bike, loves long highway trips, can actually do decent off road too! Yes you will be going a little slower than the KTM and tenere guys but you will make it to where they’re going too, the shorter wheelbase does actually help off road, note these air cooled bikes don’t like hot weather city traffic, they tend to ping a bit as they come fuelled very lean from the factory. For anyone looking to buy one, remove the cat saves 10 lbs and keeps your boots from melting… there is ecu re-maps available out there if you decide to do such a thing. Cheers!

[@jhocktro]

Thanks for this Ian, I was very tempted by one of these. I know is it subjective but I think they look great and you don't see many about here in the UK.

[@jamesschneider3828]

Looks great for 90% on road riding with the capability of doing most of the other 10%, if your not pushing it too hard, to do gravel and secondary road riding. I've always admired the Moto Guzzi design.

[@luispnrf]

I coundn't agree more. I have one and I've taken it to some single tracks and water crossing without problems. It will get you anywhere you want to go if you just take it easy.

[@magnusenamd]

Why was there never a test on this unique bike? After all, it was updated in 2021 and their big seller as well? Shaft drive and 90 degree v twin and a wonderful growling sound.

[@richardho5955]

I’ve always wanted to own a Moto Guzzi, they’re basic and durable. After I’m done with GS1200s I’m gonna buy a lighter dual sport tourer so a TT850 is a logical choice! I love it’s playful character and ability to be ridden enthusiastically without the bike taking itself to seriously! A good review, Ian, thanks mate! 🇿🇦🏍👍

[@richardlandry5020]

As always a great review. Your ride time was limited but you nailed it. I have the V85 and have put over 2k miles on it. It is surprisingly quick and fun to ride. Not a GS killer but fun alternative shaft ride for the adventure lover.

[@jowarnis]

This is one of the most beautiful bikes for me.. It looks amazing especially with yellow accents..

[@jeffferguson899]

glad to hear someone pronouncing Guzzi correctly.

[@davidc1961utube]

I am not sure why, but this bike just strikes me as being handsome. A torquey V-twin with a nice sound and a shaft drive. A solid choice for solo ADV touring. The only real issue for me is the dealer network. There are just not enough of them. A larger TFT and an adjustable windscreen would be nice to have as well. Looking forward to you doing a longer term review, if you can get one for a month.

[@jwaller1327]

I'm so glad you got the opportunity to do a quick ride review of this bike. It's been at the top of my list as a street bike to replace my current street bike, a 2006 Triumph Scrambler. I'd use it for exactly the type of riding you did in the video, pavement and a bit of dirt and gravel roads, but no true off-roading. It would spend 90%-100% of its life on pavement. I have a 100-mile round trip commute and really like the idea of simple maintenance. It's got everything I'd want if I were to design a bike for my usage: shaft drive, tubeless spoked rims, air-cooled, cruise control, screw and lock-nut valve lash adjustment, and with the heads sticking out to make access that much easier. I can't think of any other bike that has all those features, so that leaves the Moto Guzzi alone on my list without having to compromise any of the features I like. I hope Piaggio lets you take one as a long-term test bike.

[@BunnyandBman]

Very good initial Review, thank you for not trying to trash the bike for what it is not like other have done in the past without understanding what this bike really is.

[@ar15gator]

Oh Yes, now your talking, my favorite bike line, have a Harley and a Moto Guzzi myself, love the Guzzi’s 🇮🇹

[@mikemerrill175]

Having owned an old school Desmo Ducati I can say that the Guzzi exhaust note is even better sounding

[@TravelLikeWater]

Loving your content/reviews Ian. No frills just, good honest authentic facts/opinions.

[@nickralph6765]

13500 miles (all on road) with no problems at all. It's my first bike so driving is careful but indicate MPG is 71 per UK Gallon. As you mention in the video it's cheap to service with the transverse V configuration giving easy access. 300 mile days remain comfortable to the end (i am 6ft tall). i have the standard smaller windscreen - the wind hits my chest but there is no buffetting to my head. On paper it looks under powered but the torque means real world road riding is ok. At 229 kg kerb weight it's not light as such, but alot less than a GS or other top bracket adventure bikes. So much more than a good starter bike.

[@thesmithsmaf]

Hi Nick - I am getting my new V85TT delivered next week - super excited, I just need to be careful breaking it in - no motorways for me - just pottering around Sussex country roads

[@stoatsngroatsuk5012]

@@thesmithsmafheya, I’m in Sussex and looking at the V85tt, coming from a 650 VStrom, how are you both getting along with the V85? Thanks!

[@mybikegarage1040]

I am now thinking that when evaluating these ADV bikes it would be good to put them on a scale. A scale that would rate them by Street verses Dirt usage. Like this Guzzi might be 80 / 20. 20 being Dirt capability over all. 80 being street capability. Maybe the GS1250 would be 70 / 30 and the KTM 890 or 690 would be 50 / 50 or whatever. That way the person watching would have some reference point when watching these videos. Tires would not be a part of the evaluation since it would be easy to swap tires for a higher dirt or street biased score. If the bike had a 21” / 19” or 17” front tire, that would impact the rating. I think you could build a table for such a rating system. Other physical parameters could also effect the score, such as, 17” or 18” rear wheel size. Fuel tank shape and size, seat height, ABS controls, traction controls, Modes, lighting, crash protection, skid plate design, throttle response in off road mode, parts durability to limit damage. I am sure other characteristics could factor in as well.

[@KcYukon]

YEP I got my deposit on one already just need to take for a test drive. I want something easy going and just giver down a few gravel roads etc basically go explore areas... I think this will be the bike... I got my XR400R if I want to do serious back trail riding.

[@danketchpel7460]

I'm really glad you got a chance to ride and review the V85TT. I think it's a bike that doesn't get enough coverage and attention. I test rode this bike myself but ended up buying the V7 850 as the V85TT didn't make sense for me given what I had already. I do like the bike a lot and think it's a good size, but for now I'll keep my Guzzi Stelvio as I do a fair bit of 2 up long distance riding with it and for that it's better. But I sure like the weight of the V85TT a lot better!

[@RegiVarghesePhotographer]

Ian, as always a good quick review. May I request, if possible will you be able to do an in-depth review of this bike. It will help someone like me who has been considering to buy this bike and has been closely following every single decent V85TT review out there for over a year. Thanks

[@aaronis31337]

Finally you tested this bike. I've been looking for one for a while. I would love a long-term review of this -- especially how long you can ride it before you do a valve adjustment. This bike ticks all the marks for me, except the valve issue. Nevertheless, I really want one. It's a good value too considering the luggage it comes with. For 14k, it's about 3k less than the 850gs not including the luggage.

[@falcn12]

The valves adjustments are just so easy to do, it really shouldn't hold you back. It's screw and locknut adjusters.

[@bruceramseyramsey2605]

I do my valves in about an hour total time...

[@MLS_Adventure]

Thanks Ian. I've been curious about this bike since it's introduction. Your review is just the right amount of information.

[@josephmailhiot5731]

This is the first time I’ve seen you smile 😃 👍🇨🇦

[@gregleingang9409]

I have been looking for you to ride this and a long term review is a must. I want someone to separate fact and fiction and I'd trust you to do it. I almost got this instead of my used low mileage 2014 GS1200. And a big part of me still wants to get the Travel edition of this bike. You seemed to expect to be disappointed but other than recognizing the bike isn't for heavy duty offroad it didn't seem like you actually were disappointed. Here's hoping all the interest here and your reputation help you convince someone to loan you one long term!

[@grandemage]

Honestly between the decent price, the cruise control, driveshaft and the air cooled exposed cylinder heads for simpler maintenance (and looks). I have to admit this one has really intrigued me. Shame no nearby dealers for me.

[@cjdaking]

Nice. This was my 2nd favorite bike of the fest after the Tuareg. Definitely preferred if you're doing big miles on pavement over the Aprilia.

[@pointdoc1]

Thank you so very much for reviewing the Guzzi V85. This bike has been on my list since inception. I am hopeful this year I test ride and make a purchase.

[@marcvercammen2111]

Thanks for this review.I bought this bike.I am very happy with it.Not very fast, heat from engine, break from backwheel could be a little bit better.Not perfect but i love to riding this bike. this bike.

[@ericmcdonald7313]

Love my TT85. Still learning to ride in softer conditions but it great on the road.

[@JW-cq4ez]

Good review you replay to all the feelings the bike gives. Thats important I think. Regards Johan fr Sweden.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Rode this bike and I agree about the feel of the engine, comfort and windscreen buffeting. Overall it is great package for on and off-road riding. :) Will make a video soon. You got my like. Just keep up.

[@ryanvallieu594]

Windscreen probably needs a pressure balancing vent. I had to add one on my Elefant with the taller screen.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@ryanvallieu594 I agree. Have to say that my video about the V855tt will be available soon.

[@josemanuellandaverde-dw8wg]

Hi Ian! Have been seen your reviews and videos for around 2 years. Really like your reviews and your objective point of view/opinion on the performance of the Bikes; would be great if you get to fully review this V85TT, not being a mainstream motorcycle over this side of the world there are not much reviews on it. And mainly knowing what you think of the KTM790, the Tuareg, the Gs1200, etc. You are a really good reference on your view of this Guzzi.

[@kawabungah20]

That was fun and it's good to get your first impressions. This is a distinctive machine and it got my attention when it was one of the selected "take home to JB's garage" at the ADV mid-weights shootout a couple of years ago. Looking forward to your in-depth review if you get the opportunity.

[@eivinherfindal6658]

Love your videos. Keep up the good work. Best wishes from Norway.

[@michaelskinner896]

Nice review. It's great to hear your feedback on the way the bike handles, and feels. Valuable information!

[@MyBridgestone24]

I demo’ed one of these a year or so ago the day before leaving on a tour with some friends…on my 939 Hypermotard. Really wish I had one of these about 2 hours into the ride! Haha. The MG had a really nice ride. I’ve since moved onto a more touring/adv focused bike.

[@MrEtnorb]

Is there any manufacturer that hasn’t brought out an “Adventure” model? I’m looking forward to the Goldwing Adventure.

[@defylifeadventure]

oh man that would be some bike. It already has a reverse (walking gear), maybe they can give it a small front wheel drive too. ahaha.

[@Grasshoppa97]

Back in the day I had an ‘84 Gold Wing and it had an on board air compressor and I could pump up the suspension to the max and it would hold for 30 mins and I would scramble up some rugged terrain to the best camping sites. Any bike can be an adventure bike.

[@Bornfromjets719]

Thank you for reviewing this beautiful bike!

[@stephenmitchum5864]

I have owned 8 adventure bikes since 2005, from a DL 650 up to KTM 1190 with three 1200 GS’s mixed in the 8 bikes. If BMW still offered a basic air/oil cooled 1200 GS or if I could go buy a new fresh out of the crate 2008 base 1200 GS, I would suggest that bike to everyone and go buy one ( no the urban is not that bike). It looks to me that the 85TT is pretty close to that bike.

[@nukezat]

Finally, was waiting for this one!!

[@SlyBSer]

Any luck on getting one of these V85’s for a long term review?

[@jerrywormington]

Great review. Hope you get a V85 for a long term test. As an older and shorter rider(5”7”/66 this is a bike I have been very interested in. My Super Tenere is and has been an excellent bike but I’m looking for lower height and weight but would like to have tubeless tires,shaft drive and cruise control. Hopefully they will send you one.

[@luispnrf]

I'm 1.75 m (5'9" I think) and it's height is on my confort limit. I don't know how high is the Super Ténéré but please try the V85TT.

[@andreasweber7828]

Wanted to decide between the Guzzi or a R1200GS. Went for the GS but I still have a soft spot for the Italian lady although I’ve never been sitting or riding on it . Your video got me curious

[@Bioflap]

You should take a look at the Stelvio! Lovely 1200 Guzzi allroad 👌🏻

[@1990-t1j]

Very appealing bike, if it's reliable. Fast enough for slow me. I'd rather have no screen on it. The usual excellent review.

[@terrellgarren7125]

Nice Job on the review. I like the style and shaft. I want to love TT but the screen looks like something from the 80's and why does something with all of 75HP need ride modes.

[@4mescott]

Happy to see your take on this thing, looking forward to you doing a longer-term test. Either way, I've decided to dump my Dyna and get one of these TTs. KZbin is over-flowing with tests and long-terms, everyone loves it, even in the non-English language reviews! I'm not looking to go banging around off-road, so the sole shortcoming of the bike is irrelevant to me. I bought a couple Big Rock Moto stickers, three of them actually, in case I wreck one, to be the first sticker on the panniers. Also bought a long sleeve Tee, keep up the good work, wish I lived in an area with the roads and hard-pack that you have... I have either pavement or sand... a hard-pack path is ultra-rare. Thanks!

[@antonisr827]

Great review! Will you have the chance to try the E5+ model (2024) to see what has changed?

[@quentinjackson6015]

I really like the idea of owning a V85TT with its shaft drive and unique character......but would I have the courage though? I ask myself this question regularly. Great first ride review. Thanks.

[@BunnyandBman]

There are too many "Myths" out there about Guzzi ownership, which are just that ... lol

[@Chicknontheroad]

Why are there not more shaft drive bikes, especially in the adv market?

[@amitoria4998]

I added a Madstad wind screen, it reduced buffeting 95%, pretrty much a must have IMO... I love my 2022!

[@brucewygal133]

I've been waiting for you to test this bike for a while. Hope you get to do one of your more thorough reviews as well. This looks like the bike I wish Honda would build as it seems to fit what i need to a tee and I would have no qualms buying it if it had Honda's dealer network and reputation. I like the overall looks and I love that it comes with all the hard luggage so you don't have to justify spending another $1500 (or more!) to add it on. It has the right amount of technology, imho, and at a reasonable price point. I am looking to do some cross country touring and some gravel road exploring and I don't see any other bike that can do this as well at a reasonable price.

[@chipset2900]

Ian, the crankshaft is longitudinal, not transverse. A UJM is transverse. It's a very nice DL650 or KLR.

[@CampbellRousselle]

Nice one :) I test rode one - It was a nice little bike. Makes a bit more power in NZ and by looking at the Facebook groups, you can get another 10Hp + out of this bike and drop over 20lbs pretty easily. That would make it a very interesting prospect. You'd end up with a 95hp bike, weighing around 215 - 220kg. Plus they are beautiful :)

[@xtrythis1170]

Awesome, I asked for this! Hopefully they give you a press bike! Some guys say it's too soft to do single trail. Would love you to put it to the test! Really eyeing one of these since I currently own a Moto Guzzi V7 Stone S. This would be a great travel/off road bike for me. Love all the character and history with these machines.

[@mattguzzim1744]

I've taken mine beyond the fire road. Very capable with the right tires. If you are going to flog it like a KTM, I'd upgrade the suspension. BTW, a nearly stock V85TT placed 8th in an Italian Enduro a year ago. See the article in ADVpulse.

[@rickt.223]

I own both a 2020 Stone S and a V85TT Travel. I also own 2 Ducatis. My V85TT is ridden the most out of the 4 bikes in my garage. I just really love riding the TT and enjoy all the places it can take me. It has very few limits. I added the factory engine guards and center stand. The 2020s wheels have tubes. But my new tubeless factory wheels have been ordered and are on their way to me. That’s the final update to my TT. I hope to keep her for a very long time…

[@mattguzzim1744]

I just completed the MABDR on my V85TT.

[@holeephuk]

Thanks Ian ,another brilliant video..cheers👍

[@martynlaverick3405]

Great vid and this bike is growing on me. It’s different and a bit of class! Keep up the great work👍

[@ilyadaftari]

thank you for this review... I might finally pull the trigger on one of these after this.

[@MikeKmet]

cool bike, I have a MG 1100 Quota since new, this bikes grandfather, I'll never sell it, love it

[@masterspin7796]

I was kicking this bike around for a while the deal killer for me is the lack of H.P. I'm used to having 140 on my MV Agusta and 136 on my 1250 R/T it's nice when you need to pass trucks/cars...

[@deanomachino9947]

Great content and love your reviews. I currently have a 2017 Crf1000l that i have had since new but am considering the v85tt as a new bike. How do they compare/differ pros and cons. I am not so worried about offroad ability as i have a 690 enduro r for those duties. Interested in your opinion thanks.

[@joe2479]

Ian how does the engine on the V85 compare to the Vstrom 650. Your comments on torque, power, vibrations at highway speed, and character would be greatly appreciated. Can't decide which to buy. Love your reviews.

[@vittorioveltri7929]

Just tested the brand new one. Man, these vibrations !!! This bike has the Parkinson disease. Such vibrations is a no go to me for a 850cc meant to long travels. I was going at 90km/h on the 3rd gear, engine breaker led activated. I was really disappointed because I love the design so much. Definitively not my next bike.

[@wardroland270]

Thanks Ian. Great job. Good info. God bless. Happy trails.

[@TheShubbah]

would be awesome if we could see you get one of these to do your own proper review on it!

[@pistolpete6321]

Great review, I need to test ride one, love the unique looks as well.

[@motorcyclistfromholland8856]

Love the Moto Guzzi v85tt. Will certainly buy one

[@markr5132]

Excellent review as usual. Your one of the best if not the best at reviewing adventure bikes. I'm thankful for the objective info and even more so for the subjective opinions based on what you like in a bike as you probably have more useful experience with other ad-bikes in this catigory than any of the others. I an old motorcycle guy loves to same motorcycles built from many Co's and this and the V7 are my favorite Guzzi's, so this one should be my 1st Guzzi. Retro but 90% effective should work for me as the design is sweet.

[@chadkline4268]

Before you buy a MG, check into the cost of parts and services. They may not be what you think.

[@BunnyandBman]

What are you trying to say ? ... lol service cost is set by your dealer does not matter if its Kawasaki or Guzzi. Concerning parts, I had a mishap with mine and replacing a few bits and pieces, cost-wise all reasonable. For example, I have to replace the whole front frame that holds the lights, cluster, and windshield, it's 200 bucks, not a big deal.

[@chadkline4268]

@@BunnyandBman in some cases, alternative mfr prices may be reasonable, but in other cases, they are very expensive. I do not know the difference in quality. I like MGs, and BMWs, and horizontal opposed engines, but people are often surprised at how much they can cost to maintain and repair. I am happy that you are happy with your MG. Maybe it depends on whether you use original parts or not, or whether your dealer does. Eg, a handle bar can be found for a V85 TT for $100, but a dealer may only use original parts, and that makes a handlebar over $300. It is easy to end up with a charge of many 1000s of dollars for seemingly small problems.

[@Wheelo40]

Thanks that was fun. Your impressions surprised me. I thought it would be much less sporty.

[@J.O.R_BR_Overclocking]

Awesome was Waiting for the V85TT!!!

[@Ma6roshi23]

Your one of the very few youtubers who i trust their reviews, most of them ends it with “all bikes are great” .. useless! Stay safe

[@chrissahlstrom8939]

Could you do a head to head for the norden vs the africa twin sports

[@thunderbear0]

First time hearing this brand it looks nice

[@pezi873]

As usual, I like your honest reviews pretty much. No matter if they are just short test rides or deeper going long distance tests 👍 Any chance for a deep review on the Aprilia Tuareg 660 and how to lift it up?? Peter from Austria

[@gryphongryph]

When will a review of this bike hit the channel?

[@edithdriver2094]

Solutions. Soft suspension ? Adjust clickers to firm up 🤔☝️ Wind buffering a problem ? Drive a car 🥸🙈

[@sercio994]

Chill bro lol

[@defylifeadventure]

Number two doesn't sounds like a sensible solution. Plenty of bikes have decent aeros that don't cause terrible wind buffeting. Others in some instances can so be bad that rider can barely see or has a headache after such a short time. My old F650 Dakar with the original rally inspired screen was more like the latter. Couldn't get rid of screen fast enough. My Aprillia Falco, and ZXR750 were great even at triple digit speeds.

[@gcSpec13]

First of all, I appreciate your channel! Second, what do you think the main differences between the goose and the tuareg?

[@strokenumber3]

Interesting observations, bike just moved up to near top of my list.

[@joe2479]

Nice review. Thanks very much.

[@sch3l3]

Great content Ian, how does it compare to the Tuareg 660 ?

[@luispnrf]

Well, the dashboard is the same. in my opinion the Moto Guzzi is a great travel bike that will go everywhere on a slower pace, the Aprilia is almost a dual sport bike that also works as a travel bike just like the Yahama Ténéré 700. It's great to have choices.

[@ciocanelwar]

Hmmm, so it's true they have an issue with neutral. Good to be sure about that.

[@matthieudangerous]

Yup I have to click mine twice down into first. You can feel a little click on the second push down, then I feather it into neutral.

[@mariuszuk79]

Never had a problem with v85 gearbox. Guzzis tend to have a problem when new and problems disappear with milage. We had a problem being stuck in 1st gear on V7 when cold but not anymore.

[@ciocanelwar]

@@mariuszuk79 never did hear about oth6 problems, just this one with the fake neutral. I am pretty unlucky with this sort of stuff, I have a VStrom 650, no people I know that own one had issues with it... I have an issues with the front brakes, when it's raining the break holds great and when it's hot not so much. Checked for pores but there is no break fluid leaking. Also had a recal on the stator that I found out about from another garage, not from the dealer... I believe this was the issue for my light switch melting on the inside. Also, now it's stalling in second. So I am looking to fix it up and selling it, replacing it with a second hand F800gs, new Moto Guzzi or tiger and or SH Honda Africa Twin.

[@randywood9060]

Great video as usual.

[@realcotnoir2521]

Thank-You! Ian

[@monawoka97]

This bike seems perfect for chilled out long distance adventure touring with only light off-road.

[@govtfunded]

Buy the dealership with these bikes. A good dealer will prep it correctly and offer wonderful service after the sell, and your Guzzi ownership experience will be great. A bad dealer can turn it all into a nightmare.