Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Overview - Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	76 HP	Engine power	67 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm
Torque	Torque	82 Nm	Torque	60 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	853 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

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 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,290 mm
Width	Width	950 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,300 mm	Height	1,390 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,555 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	230 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	195 km/h	Top Speed	180 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022

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

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2014

Like the Kawasaki Versys, the small V-Strom is getting on a bit. The 1000 is so well done and easy to ride that you should consider taking the "big one" right away. In terms of versatility, however, the 650 is in no way inferior to the big V-Strom, and at a much lower price. But we wouldn't take it to the racetrack any more. And of course it has to cope with a heavy load more than a motorbike with 100+ hp.

Full torque

good sound

large tank

relaxed seating position

somewhat old-fashioned look

narrow handlebars

sluggish in bends