Moto Guzzi V85 Strada 2025 vs. BMW R 12 2024

Moto Guzzi V85 Strada 2025

BMW R 12 2024

Overview - Moto Guzzi V85 Strada 2025 vs BMW R 12 2024

Moto Guzzi V85 Strada 2025

BMW R 12 2024

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Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi V85 Strada 2025 compared to BMW R 12 2024

Moto Guzzi V85 Strada 2025

BMW R 12 2024

Moto Guzzi V85 Strada 2025

BMW R 12 2024

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	80 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	83 Nm	Torque	110 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,100 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	12
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	52 mm	Throttle Bore	50 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	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	2	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
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	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	45 mm
Travel	Travel	170 mm	Travel	90 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Paralever
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	170 mm	Travel	90 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
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	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,200 mm
Width	Width	950 mm	Width	830 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	754 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	230 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	227 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	469 km	Range	274 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	119 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	119 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.9 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, USB socket	Equipment	Keyless System, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi V85 Strada 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 12 2024

The BMW R12 is more than just a stylish cruiser. It offers comfort, power and surprising agility - a bike to love for long journeys and short trips alike.

Powerful boxer engine

Lots of charisma but still smooth throttle response

Comfortable but low seating position

Agile handling despite cruiser design

Excellent brakes

Good lean angle-dependent traction control

High-quality cornering ABS

Comfortable riding on long lengths

Great features available

Classic design with a modern touch

Stable road holding

Good feedback even on slippery surfaces