Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2023

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2023

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Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2023

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2023

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	72 mm
Engine power	Engine power	80 HP	Engine power	151.98 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	80 Nm	Torque	128 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	13
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
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	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	853 ccm	Displacement	1,252 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	47 mm
Travel	Travel	170 mm	Travel	191 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	191 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	280 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,270 mm
Width	Width	950 mm	Width	965 mm
Height	Height	1,300 mm	Height	1,510 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,585 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	208 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	242 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	229 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	258 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.2 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights	Equipment	Bluetooth, Connectivity, Heated grips, Cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021

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

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special 2023

The Pan America 1250 is Harley-Davidson's first attempt in the large touring enduro segment - and it's a thoroughly successful effort! Apart from a few, actually negligible flaws, the Pan America 1250 Special is an all-round good adventure bike. On paved roads, it shows its thoroughly sporty character and ranks pretty well in the league of the usual suspects in this class. With innovative features like the Adaptive Ride Height System, the Americans could even manage to acquire a larger number of new customers for whom the usual suspects are all too high. Combined with the low seat height, it is attractive for short-legged pilots.

Sporty power unit

comfortable seating position

comprehensive electronics

distinctive look

cornering ABS standard, cornering TC standard

optional seat lowering when stationary

Workmanship and haptics partly below average

Quickshifter at extra cost and not perfect

Windshield too high for off-road use