Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022 vs. Ducati DesertX 2024

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022

Ducati DesertX 2024

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Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022 compared to Ducati DesertX 2024

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022

Ducati DesertX 2024

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2022

Ducati DesertX 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	94 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	67.5 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	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	82 Nm	Torque	92 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	13.3
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Degrees	Degrees	90	Degrees	90
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
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	Desmodromic, DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	853 ccm	Displacement	937 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	46 mm
Travel	Travel	170 mm	Travel	230 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	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

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	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,608 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	875 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	230 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	223 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	23 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A
Range	Range	469 km	Range	375 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	119 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	133 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	4.9 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.6 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights	Equipment	Connectivity, Heated grips, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

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