Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022 vs. Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2012

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2012

Overview - Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022 vs Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2012

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2012

Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022 compared to Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2012

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2012

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	98 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	79.5 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	7,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	82 Nm	Torque	114.1 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	11
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	2	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	853 ccm	Displacement	1,199 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Wave

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 %
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	2,255 mm
Width	Width	950 mm	Width	980 mm
Height	Height	1,300 mm	Height	1,410 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,540 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	230 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	261 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l
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