BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2019 vs. Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2019

The BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2019 and the Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2019 are both enduro motorcycles that offer a combination of on-road and off-road capabilities.

In terms of engine specifications, both motorcycles have the same displacement of 853cc and the same bore and stroke measurements of 84mm and 77mm respectively. However, the BMW F 850 GS Adventure has a higher engine power of 95 HP compared to the Moto Guzzi V85 TT's 80 HP. The BMW also has a higher torque of 92 Nm compared to the Moto Guzzi's 80 Nm.

Both motorcycles have an electric starter and a 2-cylinder engine configuration. However, the BMW F 850 GS Adventure has a chain transmission while the Moto Guzzi V85 TT has a prop shaft transmission.

BMW F 850 GS Adventure 2019

In terms of suspension, both motorcycles have upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspensions at the rear. The BMW F 850 GS Adventure has a larger front fork diameter of 43mm compared to the Moto Guzzi V85 TT's 41mm. The BMW also has a longer front suspension travel of 230mm compared to the Moto Guzzi's 170mm. The rear suspension travel is also longer on the BMW at 215mm compared to the Moto Guzzi's 170mm. The BMW offers adjustment options for preload and rebound on the rear suspension, while the Moto Guzzi only offers preload adjustment.

Both motorcycles have a steel frame and double disk brakes at the front. The BMW F 850 GS Adventure offers advanced rider assistance systems including ABS, anti-slipping control, riding modes, and ride by wire. The Moto Guzzi V85 TT also has ABS, riding modes, ride by wire, and traction control.

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2019

In terms of dimensions and weights, the BMW F 850 GS Adventure has a larger front tire diameter of 21 inches compared to the Moto Guzzi's 19 inches. Both motorcycles have the same rear tire width of 150mm and the same rear tire diameter of 17 inches. The seat height is higher on the BMW at 875mm compared to the Moto Guzzi's 830mm. The BMW also has a higher kerb weight with ABS at 244kg compared to the Moto Guzzi's 229kg. The BMW has a larger fuel tank capacity of 23 liters compared to the Moto Guzzi's 21 liters.

In terms of strengths, the BMW F 850 GS Adventure is praised for its silky-smooth engine, top ergonomics and comfort, suitability for touring, and technical maturity. On the other hand, the Moto Guzzi V85 TT is praised for its cosy and forgiving V2 engine, great sound, good decelerating brakes, iconic and beautiful exterior, suitability for light off-road terrain, and easy-care cardan drive.

In terms of weaknesses, the BMW F 850 GS Adventure is criticized for its high price with additional equipment, lack of emotional engine character, non-adjustable fork, and relatively high weight. The Moto Guzzi V85 TT is criticized for its lack of sportiness and performance according to some editors, unsuitability for harder off-road tracks, and difficulty for taller riders to ride in a standing position.