Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel 2024 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 2025

Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 2025

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Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel 2024 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 2025

Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 2025

Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel 2024

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	70 mm
Engine power	Engine power	80 HP	Engine power	83 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	83 Nm	Torque	78 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,100 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	12.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
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	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	853 ccm	Displacement	776 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	170 mm	Travel	220 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	170 mm	Travel	220 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 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	2,345 mm
Width	Width	950 mm	Width	975 mm
Height	Height	1,420 mm	Height	1,310 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,570 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	855 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A
Range	Range	469 km	Range	454 km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.9 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.4 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Heated grips, LED-Headlights	Equipment	LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 2025

It's amazing how much an unagitated, practical all-round motorbike like the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE can get to your heart. It is probably due to this clever design with manageable electronic features that can be optimally customised to personal needs. Thanks to the excellent Ride-by-Wire system, the engine is more powerful in the lower range than the displacement would suggest and does everything right both on and off-road. With 220 millimetres of travel at the front and rear, the suspension is really well trimmed for off-road, but clearly also offers an advantage for road riders on bad roads. The ergonomics are good so far, only tall riders should consider the higher, optional seat due to the somewhat acute knee angle.

Great engine

fully adjustable suspension

manageable, clever electronic features

great quickshifter up/down series

very practical bike

harmonious and pleasant handling on asphalt and road

extremely versatile bike

very robust construction - bike looks reliable and inspires confidence

acute knee angle for riders with long legs on standard seat

maximum lean angle on tarmac brakes sporty riders

Adjustable windscreen only with tools

high weight is annoying when manoeuvring