Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024 vs. Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2024

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024 vs Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2024

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024 compared to Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	77 mm
Engine power	Engine power	71 HP	Engine power	80 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	62 Nm	Torque	83 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,300 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,100 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	10.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	2
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	853 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	170 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	direct
Travel	Travel	159 mm	Travel	170 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	260 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

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	2,275 mm	Length	2,240 mm
Width	Width	910 mm	Width	950 mm
Height	Height	1,484 mm	Height	1,300 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,530 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	230 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	185 km/h	Top Speed	195 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	476 km	Range	469 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	100 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	119 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.2 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.9 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2024

The V-Strom 650 XT may be getting on a bit, but it's still a good bike. Especially if you don't need a colour display and don't intend to leave the paved road. The 650 is an easy motorbike to ride and is hardly ever out of its depth. What's more, this model has already proven itself a zillion times over, which underlines its durability and longevity.

Simple, uncomplicated bike

proven technology

good price/performance ratio

Design and equipment are a bit outdated

very limited off-road capability

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2024

Do owners of an older V85 TT now have to switch? Of course not, but the extensive changes for the 2024 model year were sensible, the engine looks a little more "grown-up" and the lean angle-dependent Advanced Rider Assistance Systems are beneficial to riding safety. All in all, the classically beautiful Moto Guzzi V85 TT - or Strada and TT Travel - is still a wonderful touring motorbike that feels most at home on the road and is made for relaxed cruising, although it can also take corners with real agility and of course also masters easier off-road passages. All this, combined with its iconic appearance and the unique selling point in its vehicle class of a low-maintenance cardan transmission, make it a real alternative in the mid-range enduro and adventure touring segment.

Pleasant, present V2 engine

good sound

contemporary Advanced Rider Assistance Systems

well-tuned riding modes

easy-care cardan drive

ready for easier off-road passages

cruise control as standard

unmistakable, timelessly beautiful look

harmonious, linear steering behaviour

high grip and traction

robust and reliable design

comfortable seating position