BMW F 800 GS 2012 vs. Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021

BMW F 800 GS 2012

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021

Overview - BMW F 800 GS 2012 vs Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021

BMW F 800 GS 2012

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2012 compared to Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021

BMW F 800 GS 2012

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021

BMW F 800 GS 2012

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	82 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.6 mm	Stroke	77 mm
Engine power	Engine power	86 HP	Engine power	80 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	83 Nm	Torque	80 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,570 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	10.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	798 ccm	Displacement	853 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Length	Length	2,320 mm	Length	2,240 mm
Width	Width	945 mm	Width	950 mm
Height	Height	1,350 mm	Height	1,300 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,578 mm	Wheelbase	1,530 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	880 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS 2012

Fully equipped with special equipment from Touratech, the BMW looked very imposing and gave the impression of a real, masculine adventurer's motorbike. Headlight grille, engine guard, grippy, wider footrests, and much more hopefully deceived many eyewitnesses about the same-sex partnership on the breathable comfort seat.

Fully equipped with optional extras

imposing impression

good workmanship

pleasant chassis.

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Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021

The cruiser among the touring enduros radiates cosiness and sovereignty. Its thundering V2 engine moves well and forgivingly. The chassis and brakes also work well. It is just as ill-suited to extreme off-road situations as it is in the hands of notorious knee-grinders. The Moto Guzzi V 85 TT likes to do its rounds in a refined and comfortable manner, and even for longer tours it offers enough practical comfort with its cardan drive and ergonomics. On top of that, it looks sensational and conveys emotion. The only thing some of our testers would like is a few more horses than its 80 hp.

Cosy, forgiving V2 engine

great sound

good decelerating brakes

very iconic, beautiful exterior

suitable for light off-road terrain

easy-care cardan drive

some of our editors would like to see more sportiness and performance

unsuitable for harder off-road tracks

driving in a standing position difficult for taller pilots