Moto Guzzi V85 TT Evoactive Graphics 2022 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Moto Guzzi V85 TT Evoactive Graphics 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Overview - Moto Guzzi V85 TT Evoactive Graphics 2022 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Moto Guzzi V85 TT Evoactive Graphics 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi V85 TT Evoactive Graphics 2022 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Moto Guzzi V85 TT Evoactive Graphics 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Moto Guzzi V85 TT Evoactive Graphics 2022

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	76 HP	Engine power	110 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	82 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	12
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	853 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	110 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,210 mm
Width	Width	950 mm	Width	915 mm
Height	Height	1,300 mm	Height	1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,507 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	230 kg	Kerb Weight	229 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	195 km/h	Top Speed	200 km/h

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi V85 TT Evoactive Graphics 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.