Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021 vs. Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2018

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2018

Overview - Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021 vs Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2018

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2018

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Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021 compared to Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2018

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2018

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	104 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	81.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	80 HP	Engine power	96 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	80 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	10.5
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital, Dual ignition
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
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	853 ccm	Displacement	1,380 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	65 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,445 mm
Height	Height	1,300 mm	Height	1,181 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,685 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

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