Got to love a Guzzi, they do stuff their own way and that's what I really like about them....

@jurgentreue1200

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed.

Remeber as a kid staring wide eyed at somebody's 850 Le mans , god i wanted that bike, so different to the Japanese stuff of the day.

@jurgentreue1200

4 жыл бұрын

I've owned two Le Mans, a 1982 MkIII and 1990 MkV. Different yes they are but oh so satisfying.

@stevepovey2489

4 жыл бұрын

I loved the LMII but wanted to tour so bought the Spada Royale

@pja7

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. I used to sit in bed at night as a teenager looking at a magazine with a full page photo of a black and gold Le Mans

@stevetaylor8698

4 жыл бұрын

@@pja7 "Me too. I used to sit in bed at night as a teenager looking at a magazine with a full page photo of" We have all been there, that's why we all wear glasses.

As a Guzzi owner I think the paint scheme is "odd" there are other options such as matte grey and matte blue that are more standard. Now in general Guzzis are different so until you actually get on and ride one it's hard to understand why we folks love em so much!!! Great review keep em coming...

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mitch - will do!

@northof-62

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I like the red one.

@atastefortheroad4475

4 жыл бұрын

I definitely enjoyed my recent ride on a V7 iii Racer. The detailing is wonderful and you really feel the brand cares about the little things. It's easy to understand why enthusiasts are so dedicated to the firm.

@marcovanderpol8191

4 жыл бұрын

As a Guzzi owner, you should've known that this particular paint scheme is an hommage to the 1985 V65TT that participated in Paris-Dakar ;-) That said, I do agree that the bike looks a bit better in standard colours, but beauty is in the eyes of the beholder of course. Those bikes also come as standard on more road-oriented rubber. Personally, I quite like the looks of this V85. @TheMissendenFlyer should definitely try the V7 III. That bike is in a way the Porsche 911 amongst bikes. Been around for over 50 years and has slowly evolved and become better with age. Just like the V85, it looks underpowered on paper, but in reality it's got plenty of go, right in the usable rev-range. Feels way more powerful than the specs make you believe. Looking forward to a review :)

I wish I had a Moto Guzzi dealer nearby. They are few and far between here in the states. Lovely looking and sounding bike.

As always from The Missenden Flyer; very well done and professional review. Thumbs up for he V85TT!

Love this bike! It's the only adventure-style bike I actually like the looks of. And it looks better in the flesh. Thanks for the video Mr Flyer!

So happy to see you do the Guzzi review! I think it is a beautiful bike. As you say, lots of character.

Great review. Love Guzzi's... refreshing to have a non conforming bike with bags of character and great build quality. Every Guzzi i have ever ridden always made me smile and installed that special feeling. I think this bike is priced well for such a capable and do it all machine. Being a twin with low down grunt only ticks another big box. I think Moto Guzzi have a winner here 👍

@atastefortheroad4475

4 жыл бұрын

I would agree. The 2019s were completely sold out in August here in the US. The 2020s are starting to trickle in now. Looking forward to a go on one before year's end.

Thanks for posting. It vibrates, it shakes, it bakes, all metal, air cooled, clunky shifter wow a true retro! I have always had a soft spot for the Guzzis. Surprising they can keep up with Euro standards with an air cooled engine. Love the color scheme, the head lights. Great video.

Interesting how so many in the comments seem to want to compare this to the 1200 GS instead of the 850 GS. Great review as usual.

Its shocking to me he thinks this bike doesn't look good. He's been staring at GS's too long

@BluTrollPro

3 жыл бұрын

He said the same thing about the RE Himalayan. The man's got no taste :D

@Mike-er7ym

2 жыл бұрын

Looks are subjective and I’m not a fan of the garish colour scheme although the red frame looks great 👍

I rather like this bike, love the color scheme and you’re right, from what I could see the details were impressive. Thank you again for an excellent assessment! Well done as usual

Remember when everyone thought the R80 G/S looked weird, especially the Paris Dakar version? Guzzi gearboxes tend to loosen up after a while, and the slowish steering makes them really stable. Thanks for another great review. 👍

I've been waiting patiently for this one, and am delighted that you appeared pleasantly surprised by the ride! I've now tested a couple and found the handlebars almost too wide for London congestion, but loved how easily the cruise control works. I also ventured along a wooded trail, and found the turning circle WAY better than I am used to on my Tracer. Not to put a damper on things but there is a fair buzz on Guzzi forums about oil being sprayed out of that rear shaft. Might only be affecting 10% and it is believed to result from over filling the oil there, but oil and rear tyres are never a good combo. The UK dealer hadn't heard of this a few months back so must be rare.

This will probably be my next bike. I'll wait a year or two for the bugs to get worked out. Thank,you for FINALLY reviewing a Moto Guzzi!

Hi TMF - an interesting first ride. Looking forward to the fuller review. Thanks again, yours aye, Alan

OMG! Finally! Next the V7III! AND OH that sound! Love it!

Remins me so much of my old Le Mans, Nice looking bike and a fantastic vlog. Ride safe Andy

You know it´s me because im behind a white van, ha ha ha. Glad to se my favorite youtbe bike review site doing my favorite bike brand. I have done 205,000km on my California 1100, without much more than service and maintenance. Im glad you like this different but very rewarding bike. Cheers from a fellow flyer. '

This is the first bike I have every liked with dual headlights like that. Very nice review Sir. Thank you.........Sal : )

Gorgeous bike ... my friend is delighted with his. Full of character, capable and rare !

Nice to see you get onto a Guzzi at last TMF. I'll be curious to see how much it grows on you over the coming days.

Got one and love it - Tank is plastic not metal and the headlights are full LED

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clarification on the lights....

@adamperkins3125

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the headlights were full led as well

Thanks for the review. Very informative. Having read it……..I’m picking up my v85 in 2 days time followed by riding home through the Peak District. No test ride, I know I’ll love it. Life is too short to dither about. Bikes……the only therapy we need 😊

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the new bike!

Looks really good to my eye. The lights will split opinion but as a Street Triple owner I don't mind them. I had a quick look at the other colours and the bike looks better in grey, less gaudy and nicely understated. Looking forward to seeing your update. Thanks again TMF.

Exceptional video quality and as always very informative

I'm glad to see they use a regular ignition key. Another nice review TMF.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

Took one of these out for a test ride a couple of days ago... absolutely loved everything about it. My normal ride is a R1200R for home and CRF250 at work. This is kind of somewhere in between. Loved it that much am currently in negotiations to part x my 2017 R1200R for one....

@aidanreilly5469

3 жыл бұрын

Did you ever swap the 1200R for the Guzzi?

@jigerland439

3 жыл бұрын

@@aidanreilly5469 Yes I did a year last September. Thinking of swapping again. Love the bike but fallen out with dealer and Moto Guzzi re servicing issues

@aidanreilly5469

3 жыл бұрын

@@jigerland439 That's a shame. It's a great looking machine too.

@Mike-er7ym

2 жыл бұрын

@@jigerland439 that’s such a shame !☹️ some dealerships ruin things by very poor customer service

@endurojimmy3109

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, you ride a CRF250 for work, you must have a great job. It's a shame that you have been let down by the dealership. Guzzis are about the last bike you can maintain yourself, so I know that you shouldn't have to, be you could just order stuff online and take the maintainance into your own hands, this will give you a closer bond with the bike.

I've owned one since it came into the UK. I am 22 years old and ride a Guzzi since this is A2 compliant and I love the look of the motorcycle. How many companies can say that they have younger riders on their classically styled bikes?

I nearly bought an 850 La Mans Moto Guzzi in the early 80's when I lived in Oz, brilliant handling but as I was 6foor 1nch then (I have shrunk since) I was a bit gangly on it, beautiful looking machine, ended up buying a Laverda Jota instead. All the best 👍👍😎

Thanks mate for the " most exellent review " I have been onto to you for some time about reviewing the V85TT . Thankyou VERY much from the Land of Aus.

@mickeypopa

4 жыл бұрын

I thought fellas from down under would shy away from air cooled bikes because of the intolerable heat in summers. How DO air cooled bikes fare in Australian summers?

@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449

4 жыл бұрын

MackP January to March is our worst times in most places of Australia. We’re I live in February/ March most days are between 34-44 degrees. But northern Australia is Warner for most of the year. But air cooled bikes seem to do ok with modern oils theses days .

Finally! Thank you. I"ll make this part of my Friday night moto-fix.

Great review Andy! Good to see you enjoying a Goose 🙂

Rode an 850 T3 years ago attached to a Squire adult and child sidecar. Worked really well and the T3 had 1 front disc linked to the rear brake for co-ordinated braking. The handlebar lever controlled the other disc. Braking system great especially for slowing a heavy sidecar. The torque of the bike was powerful enough to get the outfit moving. Excellent engine and full of character. Love shaft drive bikes.

Love it 😍 My V strom is shaking in the garage now.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Uh oh!!

@OperationFoxley19441

4 жыл бұрын

The V Strom still beats this on power though, I'm buying me a V-Strom next spring!

@farmoboy83

4 жыл бұрын

@@OperationFoxley19441 it depends wether your talking about 650 or 1000...i wish i had one guzzi and could be the v7 but i cant justify the price/specs compared to any other japanese brand

@clay2pot

4 жыл бұрын

My v Strom went to fund this. Not disappointed.

@OperationFoxley19441

4 жыл бұрын

@@farmoboy83 The 1000 dude sorry, the V strom 1000 has a violent engine.

Great balanced review, as ever, for bikers who live in the real world. If you get the chance, try a Guzzi V7 111 - another characterful, practical bike that is also pretty.

Hiya TMF, never heard anything bad about them, people I knew that owned them loved them. Hope you're enjoying the sunny days :)

Out of all the bikes I've owned, the one I loved the most was my 1990 Moto Guzzi Le Mans MkV. I also briefly owned a 1982 Le Mans MkIII. I owned the MkV for 11 years from new and covered over 120,000 klms on the girl. Big, red and noisy, and a fabulous mile muncher. Almost anti-social. 1000 kilometres days were covered often. She's no longer of this Earth. My Le Mans MkV ended up in a ditch at 120kph in the rain returning from the 2001 Phillip Island World Superbikes.

@MrBenHaynes

4 жыл бұрын

Rain in Australia? I remember that (just). Riding in the rain? Like Alan Bond, "I don't recall"....

Great review as always... not really a Guzzi fan but cheaper than I was expecting. 😎

I quite like it, not sure about the bright red frame work with this colour scheme though, otherwise I think it looks great. Thanks for another great review Mr Flyer! 👍

Test rode one, really liked it! And looks better in the flesh too!

I learned the trick for engaging 1st gear from an MG forum. They recommend pressing down on the gear lever while gently releasing the clutch lever. Worked every time on my Breva 750.

@MrBenHaynes

4 жыл бұрын

Became standard operating procedure for both my Breva 750 and BMW R80. Easy as.

Excellent review TMF, had two Guzzi’s before the GS (California 1100 & Norge 1100), loved both of them. Only heard good things about the TT so far so is a defo contender for, and fits the ‘middleweight’ bracket too which is where I think it’s at for me next time. Look forward to seeing more. I love the unique Guzzi styling btw.....it’s going to grow on you too😉

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Mmm, maybe!

Enjoyed the first review Tmf bike looks great thanks from Danny

Your quite right about how it grows on you. At first glance, I thought butt ugly but the more I looked at it. It grew on me. Bug eye lights on the front are the hardest for me to take.

I've bought one. I love V 85 TT, it's a modern Guzzi, easy, well built sharing classic concepts with modern ideas. Thanks Moto Guzzi ( and Piaggio)

I like it. There is always something unique about them. Thanks for the review.

Another stonking TMF review, interesting bike, reminds me of my first GS 1100 which was yellow and red! Reckon this could sell well, providing the dealer service network is up to it!

TMF the van magnet! Great review and lovely bike

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Another great review TMF. I think these look great. Unusual design but classic Guzzi. Moto Corsa in Gillingham are my local dealer for these. My wife and I just got back from riding the Amalfi coast on a rented 300cc Vespa. It's probably a bit of a holiday romance but it would be good to hear your opinion of the larger cc scooters. Keep up the great content.

The best vid of the 85 TT I've seen so far👍, I do like the look of the bike but unsure of it as a two up tourer as its lack of power so hopefully moto Guzzi brings out a 1100/1200. Good video

@marekskoczylas5891

4 жыл бұрын

same here. I test rode it and loved everything, but lack of power. Scrambler 1200 has a great engine, but didnt do it for me. Waiting for sth in the region of 100+ hp and I will buy it:)

Always liked them, quirky, retro. Reminds me of the early GS which started my eye on dual-sport bikes. I nearly bought a Stelvio, but they are just too tight with the length of my legs so I went with the GS. The way they carried up the frame tubing in the back is very nice for carrying the load of luggage and passenger.

Sounds awesome!! Really nice bike

Great to see you're reviewing this bike! I really like the looks and the overall spec.. but what's the dealer support network like (in UK and Europe) ?

This is the Italian Harley Davidson.. got a character that you either love or hate Now you have it in adventure skin too.. yumm

I’ve seen several reviews of the V85TT now and they all seem to agree that’s it’s a lovely bike, full of character and really puts a smile of your face - with the only issue being its looks. I like it - not at first but it’s grown on me. Would I buy one? Maybe. If I had the means to own multiple bikes then I think the V85TT would certainly be a contender for a spot in my garage, but the trouble is if you can only afford one or two bikes making a decision is so difficult with so many great bikes to choose from. First world problems eh? 😂 A great review Andy 👍 Andy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Like it. Diversity is good. Question mark dealerships for travellers, but looks and sounds a great bit of nicely equipped and not over complicated kit. Hopefully more reliable than my brothers old v75. Sure it will be. Good stuff. Happy travels.

Excellent first review. It's great to see shaft drive on a relatively small capacity engine. Triumph and BMW please take note!

@wickedcoolname399

4 жыл бұрын

I agree I wish Triumph would put shaft drives in the Tiger 800. Love the Tiger but I hate chain maintenance. Every bike I've ever owned has been chain drive.

Pleased you liked it TMF! Hope you can get a go on a V7 or another Guzzi, feel like they'll get under your skin eventually. Love my Griso.

All those cars! They are everywhere! This is "Nightmare on every street!" :-) As usual, a lovely made film.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you John - appreciated!

Great vid I been looking at one of these I got a multistrada but you get to a certain age must test ride one

Fully understandable that you had missed Moto Guzzi. New company established in 1921. :)

Yes, I’m a sub due to the excellent channel content of course but I’m also in because of the Bucks surroundings included in your vids. Thanks for the Amersham drive through. The Lee and Aston Hill could maybe be incl in a future test route.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

I’m sure they’ve both featured in the past and will do again in the future!

I think this bike looks interesting and quite like the traditional engine, thanks as ever TMF!

It’s hard to believe this is your first Guzzi. I really like them as a nice, mature person’s bike. They remind me a bit of Harley Davidson without the macho image and excess weight.

Cool looking bike. Great review!

Great to see the marque alive and well,piaggio should be proud.

I like the looks and really like the paint job of the one you demo'ed. Bland luggage lets it down.

Great review! Big issue with Guzzi is the limited dealer network in USA and parts availability.

Andy, A great review, come and try a Le Mans 1, to see how things have changed in 40 years, the handling of their Tonti inspired frames has always been great. The torquey Guzzi V twin engines will typically do many 1,000’s of miles if properly serviced etc, at £10.8k it looks fantastic value & a bit different... Tim

I like the way it looks it's different from other adventure bikes

After a 30 year break from bikes I bought a V7 II and 4 years on it still feels great, even commuting to work feels like an occasion on a Guzzi! Be careful Andy, once bitten by the bug there's no going back... PS. I prefer the Red/White colour scheme, and apparently a Capnord front mudguard bolts straight on the V85 :-)

I do love the 1980s Dakar vibe and all the wonderful wonderful details the brand is known for on full display with the V85TT. I find the paint scheme appealing as well, but I can understand why others feel differently.

Great looking bike, better than any KTM i have ever seen, love the colour scheme.

It's so lovely. I've seen it in the metal quite a lot. I see a lot of Italian tourists coming thru my town. It's gorgeous. Not to big, not to small. Sounds like a motorcycle should sound. I'd get one so bad but I do a lot of town riding especially during the summer with our Mediteranean hear. I don't like it being air cooled. I'm probably wrong but.

As a Moto Guzzi California Aluminium Sport owner and former BMW R1150GS owner Moto Guzzi could have made this bike for me. With the price being more than I can afford it will be a while, but with a favourable first impressions from you, plus we didn't have to wait for the white van, Mrs H may be unimpressed Asni go into saving.mode :-)

Great review! I think I like the gray color the most on this motorcycle. Since it’s air cooled, how is the engine heat when riding around town?

Great review!! 👍 I would love to ride one but Guzzi dealers are not very common in the states. These seem to be great bikes.

I looked at the moto guzzi for my current bike. Really nice bikes and vibration isn't intrusive as far as I could tell.

Lovely bikes Guzzi’s, drooled over the Le Mans in the 70’s. Looks nice to me and decent price. For anybody who prefers something a bit different it’s a good option. Lovely plumage!

The lady in the petrol station defo heard you 😂 im torn on this bike, not usually my thing but i am actually liking the strange look of it

Love the look of this bike.

Given the choice of bikes out in the market at the moment I think this would be at the bottom of my list for its given purpose.Cheers.

Love the look of it, your always going to stand out riding one. But would I buy one, I'd like to say yes but know I back out before I did.

I'm not really a fan of adventure bikes and the styling of them in general, but I think this one looks great, really like the look of it and that colour scheme. As always great vid 👍 would be nice if you could get that long term for good review.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

...I did have it long term - stay tuned for much more on this bike!

@pandawatch100

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer brilliant, looking forward to it

Love the look of this. Refreshingly different.

Good review as always TMF. I test rode a V85TT myself during the summer along with a number of other bikes. This was, by far, the best looking (IMO) of the bikes I tested but it wasn't for me because: seat was uncomfortable for me; I found the engine / gearbox to be a bit agricultural; and the buffet from the screen above 60 mph made my eyeballs wobble (I'm 6'0"). Also, I didn't like the switchgear as it was a bit vague. Got the cruise control working once but couldn't repeat it later despite an identical sequence of button pushes. And finally, the machine I rode had very soft brakes. Overall though a characterful bike as you reported. Keep up the good work.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Yes not a perfect bike by any means Paul - stay tuned for my in depth review and see how many of those points we concur on!

Looks great to me. Also I'm pleased to see more bikes in the 8 to 900 c.c range ..im guilty of having many1.0 11 12 1300 c.c adventure and tourer bikes but wonder why when smaller ccs are perfectly adequate.. 👍🏻☮❤

Visited a Moto Guzzi showroom in Northern Ireland - in the flesh the bike is absolutely unique. I'd compare it to buying a Lexus or Alfa versus buying a BMW or Merc. Good first review TMF 😁

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Yes good comparison I think!

I love Moto Guzzi . If parts were falling off while u were filming I would still buy it ... 👍🏻

Thanks for picking up this lesser-reviewed bike. For some reason, Moto Guzzi aren't very common. Could be due their divisive looks. Wonder what happens when you drop it and that protruding engine case hits the ground. An aftermarket guard would be a worthwhile investment.

@MrBenHaynes

4 жыл бұрын

Could be the lack of dealerships (or support). I bought a Breva 750 when a dealer was in town, now the closest is 200km away...

Oooo....i love it. Great review Andy.

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken...

You reviews are brilliant! One day I’m gonna take you for a pint!

@nikos-giorgos

4 жыл бұрын

Like on a date you mean?

@davideccles1617

4 жыл бұрын

No

Nice video, great Motorbike and AMAZING Trademark 🏍🇮🇹👍

@albertopadovani4237

4 жыл бұрын

...and I live in the Ghostown that made this Motorbikes 😉

Absolutely great review as always. How about Yamaha tenere 700? Any review soon?

@TheMissendenFlyer

4 жыл бұрын

Sadly I don’t have access to one, but when I do I’ll bring you my review....stay tuned!

I test rode one a few weeks back and fell utterly in love with it, great engine character and fantastic handling, although I'd have it in the grey and not the "Ronald McDonald" colour scheme

@MrBenHaynes

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I feel only "clown types" are drawn to the Ron Mac colour scheme 🎅

IMO easily the best looking adventure style bike out there .

Beautiful looking bike. I'd love to have one.

Great to see Guzzi have improved their build quality. Loved that engine back in the 80s prefer it to the Boxer. I'd have one but not in those colours.

@mikefry6765

4 жыл бұрын

splodge 57 improved their build quality ??? My 2007 Griso is beautifully built

@MrBenHaynes

4 жыл бұрын

Blu Atlante, Mmmm....

This is the only bike that has tempted me to change my 1200 Sport since 2007 :)