I think Moto Guzzi really nailed it with this model. They understood the market and gave the riders a nice, practical, comfortable machine, without compromising their style and italian charm.

I'm only half way through, but this review is providing two orders of magnitude more than anything I've seen to date. This is what bike reviews should be like.

Moto guzzi is slowly becoming my favorite motorcycle manufacturer. It’s very German in it’s attention to longevity and very Italian in it’s attention to aesthetics and charm.

First reviewer in general that I’ve seen who accepts the characteristics of a bike rather than call them shortcomings or negatives. Cred where it’s due, this guy reviews bikes the honest way.

Could be first review of this bike when someone actually drives it off the tarmac.

You are the first person I've seen take this bike off-road- well done sir. I was beginning to think it couldn't be done.

I can’t even tell you how happy I get just to see ur new video popping in the KZread feed . Thank you for all the riding inspiration :)

I love my guzzi and love seeing whats new in their lineup for 2020. Looks like its gonna be a home run once production catches up with demand. I love that Guzzi sticks with what they know best, the air-cooled adds such a nice bit of character to their bikes. The v85 is no exception, this bike is sharp.

@TimeGallon

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. I love that they have kept a lot of their models air cooled.

Sounds like more than enough bike fr the majority of occasions. I enjoy a bike that doesn't want you to ride at 10/10ths all the time, enjoy the ride! ✌

The bikes engine mapping is restricted until first service, this is shown when over speed indicator lights flash during engine run in. The engine comes alive after service remapping, and is a different bike from pre service. I absolutely love riding my V85TT travel, and hope to do some serious miles on it.

@younicbic

3 жыл бұрын

I had never heard this, I hope everything is going well with the bike

@markusb.7931

3 жыл бұрын

I do not believe that the mapping is changed. Mine was not after the first service. Only the threshold that starts the LEDs to flash due to the rpm is altered. But you can change this whenever you want on your own. And I did so.

Thank you for actually taking this bike off the road and on the trail! I have only 200 miles on mine and can’t wait to get it on some trails. Agree with downshifting in corners.

I'm so glad to see you back! Hope you are doing fine, healthy and happy.

Companies are building some pretty awesome adventure bikes nowadays.

Thanks, helpful and interesting review. I've just bought one and you've picked out the salient points. You've certainly given it a thorough testing, Happy trails :)

Great review Moto Geo, really nicely done, and I'm so pleased you liked the bike and gave it such a favourable review. In the real world, I don't think that many people would be frustrated by a lack of power - it seems to have plenty of shunt, and anyway it's always going to be more rewarding to able to use ALL of it, rather than only SOME of it on some 160-180hp rocket. Guzzi may have a long and illustrious racing pedigree, but their line-up nowadays isn't designed to hurtle you towards oblivion at warp speed; and a big engine in a softer state of tune, albeit with gobs of torque, is going to last well and not be some temperamental, high-maintenance projectile only for those with deep pockets. I love my Guzzis, they're keepers, they grow on you and keep on growing. Great bikes.

Very concise review of Guzzi’s V85tt - thanks for sharing. Had Guzzis for years and always impressed with them as long-term ownership bikes. Great lookers, good engines and torque, easy maintenance and usually very well styled - what’s not to like. But as you say in your video, you have to know how to ride them.

Excellent review with all the right information (except price, which is another big advantage of this bike). I love that you give both weights, dry and kerb; this is the only way to compare different bikes, especially when one has a big tank. Guzzi deserve to sell these in droves. Guzzis are keepers too, you grow together. They last.

@Jamie, this is the best V85TT review that I’ve come across. Great job! You really seemed to nail the potential applications of this bike. I love the paintjob on that example as well; a great conversation starter without the Ronald McDonald jokes that would accompany the Red/Yellow/White colour option.

Great review, and beautifully shot and edited. Loved it.

Comprehensive review. Perfect. Thank you. Ride safe my friend...

Nice honest review. Great bike and fantastic scenery. Thumbs up.

Impressive review, not your typical paid-to-bash-Italian-bikes reviews you get all the time. Kudos!!

The only replacement for my r100gs that I would consider. Well done, Moto Guzzi! And great review, Motogeo!

I've missed you! Your videos are excellent with very good info. Thanks!!

Im an owner and I think your review is the best I ve evere seen so far. Good job. Greetings from italy

@younicbic

3 жыл бұрын

Ciao, come ti trovi?

@gere7739

3 жыл бұрын

@@younicbic molto bene, poi ovviamente solo tu puoi conoscere le tue esigenze. È una moto tutto fare e di per se non fa niente al massimo. Provala. Secondo me nel suo segmento è la migliore.

@gregmatty6393

3 жыл бұрын

Are you happy with the bike? I really like the light clutch pull and need that at this stage in life.

@gere7739

3 жыл бұрын

@@gregmatty6393 really happy, it looks like a solid build bike. And it worths the money i`ve spent. If you enjoy driving in a wide range of conditions, as a pleasure not like a race, give it a try. The only cons i can say is that the protection against wind on higway is not good.

@gregmatty6393

3 жыл бұрын

@@gere7739 Have you installed a larger windscreen?

Good review. Guzzis are not for everyone. And they are not like other motorcycles, especially the older carb'd models before the factory got into flywheel lightening. And thats how i like it. A reccommendation for anybody serious about test riding, turn down any 50-100 mile test ride - you won't like it. Take one for a morning or afternoon, or preferably the whole day, long term.like Jamie, and, if you're different from the crowd, you'll get it, and sign on the dotted line. Greatest motorcycles made in the last 50 years. Period.

@alejandrorebelde5314

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree ✌️

@francopasinelli

4 жыл бұрын

Talking about my 1979 1000 SP (spada)? lol

Thanks great review, awesome location 🙏

First credible off-road review of this nifty bike. And well done

great bike 👍🏍 enjoy the ride.

Looks like they glued 6 different adventure bikes together Good job reviewing it

Thank you for this great video and how you show the potential of the guzzi v85tt. I've ordered a travel after testing. I'll take offroad courses in October I want to fully enjoy that motorbike. I'm so happy

Thanks for this detailed review!

Love that you're putting a camera man on the back!

Great review from some dude who really knows how to ride off road. This bike is gorgeous and gets 100% with this bigger windshield. I agree about the panel,it coul'd be bigger and in my opinion with a dark frame. I love this bike as the V7 too....

Wow! Great rider and bike! You made me want one🏍

Great review. As usual.

Really nice review. Fantastic footage and well edited. Great job. I’ve never ridden a MotoGuzzi but I’d really like to ride this one.

@motogeo

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

Great review and good riding skills on and off the road; I’m 69 years old now returning to riding after 35 years; just ordered a 2022 Centenario V85TT and it sounds like there has been some improvements like tubeless tires and a revamped torque curve to have more low in a min rage power; anxious to get the bike; I also purchased a 2021 V7 850 Special and now having 5000 miles on that really enjoying it also; thanks for the good review John

A very good review, thank you.

Nice one. Guzxi's best bike in years

Great review!!

I intend testing one soon hopefully it's as good as the reviews 👍

Great review. The engine is a superb design that has being perfected by MotoGuzzi over decades. Overhead valve design which means supremely reliable because of the use of push rods to actuate the valves the distance between the crankshaft and camshaft is very short hence only a short chain required. These are forever engines. I had a 30,000+ mile Breva 750 & it had being well used but it never used any oil between changes and I tell you once I'd set the tappets myself with just a feeler gauge, ring spanner and screw driver the idling was rock steady at 1,300 rpm and the motor still sounded tight. You don't have to remove fuel tanks or radiator's to do the tappet's just the rocker cover's & only 2 valves per cylinder. So easy and if you don't want to do yourself then very cheap to get it down as a very quick & easy job.He mentioned like a GS however not the weight of a GS. Shaft is great as you don't have to worry about lubricating your chain and it's easy to service when it comes to doing the oil. The other big factor is the seat height at about 830 mm is manageable for most. The Tenere certainly isn't. The Triumph Tiger suffers the same problem. It can look the best but if you can't get your feet down to even support the bike then there's not much point especially off road.

@stoicwarrior346

4 жыл бұрын

Your comment is good because I will be in the market for a reliable adventure bike with easy maintenance.The africa twin takes hours to do shim valves and the BMW does no longer seem to be that reliable.Only concern is that I had a lemans 2 with oils leaks affecting the dry clutch plate, broken universal joint and electric starting problems.That put me off so I sold it to purchase a Japanese machine.

Awesome review

Great review. It's my next bike.

i have one and i agree with everything he said here , thumbs up

I am an owner and I think your review is pretty fair. I love mine, 10k kilometers within 4 months. Including 14 days through Scottland with a tent and 1000 km on one day on my way home without big pain . Great bike for tours. I am 1.8m and 76kg and it fits perfect.

Awesome bike 👍🏻

I'm glad you're back on two wheels Jamie. If you could only have one bike in your garage to tour, overnight camp, Sunday Twisties and occasional gravel on, would you choose the Yamaha T7 or the Guzzi? I tend to hang onto my bikes long-term and have had my eyes in both these bikes for a long time. ,😉

Awesome review, THANK YOU!

@motogeo

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Awesome bike!

Nice to see a rider that acknowledges the bike for what it is designed for, it amazes me that people buy this bike and try to ride it like a ZX10. It's heart breaking. Having had shaft driven v twins for many years, they do have characteristics that you can not get with an inline 4 or parallel twin. Honda CX's in their day were not a powerful bike, but given there low revving engines with good maintenance, try find a bike as reliable. Used the CX 500 Shadow for many years as a courier bike. Best bike ever made for that job.

Now that I own it, I have to correct you Jamie. It does like to be rev'd. The light show (rev indicator lights) are set low from the factory and makes it seem like you need to short shift. It will rev happily up to the red line. It perks up bewtween 3500 and 6000 rpms.

Excellent video. Shaft-drive, air-cooled, plenty of torque, comfy seat at a good height, very nice styling, I'm impressed with this bike. However, at AUD23,500 ride-away, it's up there in price. The $10K difference between my V-Strom 650XT and the V85TT is a lot of travel money. I must admire this bike from afar, at least for now.

You cant help not loving that bike.Even in Sandy Gold.I can forgive that......and great to see it offroad too

W la Guzzi, bella recensione 👍🏻🍻👋🏻👋🏻

The bike kinda looks like if a Bmw and a Triumph had a child. I love it!

@TheG60528XiJinPing

3 жыл бұрын

I hear everyone say it's ugly but I freaking love the way it looks

Great high claass review as always. That bike should come standard with crash bars. The cylinders and bulbous tank are asking for a smack off road.

Is there an alternative to the bash plate? The stock one appears to be attached to the exhaust/manifold pipes.

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 😍 wonderfull Bike 🏍

And slap on an after market exhaust and it is probably the best sounding adventure bike on the market

No Burgers?? ;) Enjoyed the review nonetheless. Thumbs up!

Motogeo, Jamie Robinson was a top British Championship rider back in the day. Definitely a bloke worth listening to! Oh, I’ve just ordered a new 85tt. Can’t find a bad review on one!

And now the 21s are tubeless. Love mine!

Smallest bike on the market to fit a cardan final transmission, and the frame has been developed by Aprilia (which belongs, like MG, to the Piaggio Group). Just a couple of extra info to add value to the "package". This is such a great bike, I loved every time I had the chance to try it. But, to me, it's either "Mandello Red" or "Sahara Yellow", really don't like the Travel Edition's livery...

@coachron3524

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Red one on my list!

@onanysundrymule3144

4 жыл бұрын

There is the Ural too of course, at 750cc, also a shaftie. Kind regards.

@simondavis741

4 жыл бұрын

Giacomo Berti V7III is smaller.

@giec3484

4 жыл бұрын

@@simondavis741you're absolutely right, my bad. I was thinking at adventure bikes and totally forgot that even the small V7 is cardan-fitted!

I have a 1995 GS and if I had to replace it I think this bike would be on the shortlist . The MG is not as wizmo-gizmo as the GS and that is fine with me. Nor do I need the shift-cam or clutchless shifting. Long legged for long trips and a fire road or two. I like it. Thanks for sharing

@twowheeledgator1364

4 жыл бұрын

And hydronic valves!!!!

@OscarCalvete

4 жыл бұрын

@@twowheeledgator1364 excuse my ignorance, what are hydronic valves?

@markanstey2654

4 жыл бұрын

@@twowheeledgator1364 what are hydronic valves - I haven't heard of them?

Great review. How would you compare it to a V-Strom 650?

It would have been nice to see how the additional cat-eye lights on this model look after sundown.

Great review!! Is this bike ideal for a beginner also? Would you reccoment it to a new driver like me? I’m 6’2 high and my weight is around 80 kilos. Thanks 😄

TT for me I am ready to start my adventure. Rocks and Roads Ride safe Ride free friend.

This bike have grown on me. At first I was not so keen on the looks. But now I kind of like it. I need to test it for sure. I'm a short rider. 173 cm / 5'8" and most adv bikes are way way to high for me.

And what do You think about using this bike in some days (more than 3) travelling with passenger (me and my son 200 kg together)?

You are one of few that got to ride the Honda RC213V-S, please get on the new Fireblade ASAP and report back to us Fireblade riders!! Should be here in the USA late October!!!

I have a California 1400 Touring. This bike would be a great addition to the stable.

Great review sir, almost perfect. If only you pronounced Moto Guzzi better 😊

You surprised me with the off road riding! It looks like it would hold its own if you give it some throttle! The panniers are growing on me, which ones do you prefer?

I'd much rather have your Ducati Scrambler. Do you still have it, or was that the bike you were riding when you crashed last year?

5:37 Nice transition there, bud.

Great video Jamie that bike looks incredibly fun exquisitely beautiful and I'm sure like you said it is all things except super fast. Otherwise looks all but perfect for someone who's not trying to be a Speed Demon

@colleenbuchanan8247

4 жыл бұрын

I went for a 5 hour ride on dirt and tarmac and was very impressed with bike in every way.-surprised me ....and for a 850 air cooled it was no slug pulling up to 200 klm/hr. and feeling rock solid.

best video ever

Shaft drive and air cooled makes it attractive. Might be the Multistrada replacement for me when it’s time.

This is the new Honda Transalp, the bike good for all. With many plus: shaft-drive, cruise control and no water radiators that can be broken by a rock.

Jamie where are you riding there?

I wonder when/if it will get tubeless rims? and I also wonder how the tiny single rear shock can deal with long corrugated roads carrying weight? I recon it would overheat. One of the better video tests I've seen.

@frostcoma

3 жыл бұрын

The 2021 model has spoked tubeless rims. Shaves a little weight, too!

That's my next Guzzi, it will replace my Norge. I like the Stelvio but the V85TT is lighter and easier to handle.

This is an adventure bike review! Real trails. Not only flat gravel roads.

Where did you shot those pictures?

great review, Jamie! msrp...?

Yeah! 🏍🇮🇹👍

N O I C E

Here’s a thought: Sometimes the idiosyncratic fit between bike and rider trumps objective specifications. Does that make sense?

I die. This bike...have everything. Just a dream .

@CCitis

4 жыл бұрын

I think it is a pretty solid package man. The only thing for me is I wish the power was up a tiny bit. I would have to ride one to actually decide. Having seen it and sat on it, the fit and finish quality is really, really top notch

@tmlhkyfn

4 жыл бұрын

@@CCitis I live in the Foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Canada & have a Travel version (wish my bags would arrive) & this bike has more than enough power to get out & pass. Took it over Highwood Pass last weekend (It's lofty: Topping out nearly in the alpine zone at 2206-m (7238-ft) Highwood Pass, this is the highest public road in Canada. It's spectacular, traversing a mountain vastness enshrined within provincial parklands) & the bike was a dream & it's not even broke in yet

Me want!!

"Overall, its very much like a motorcycle..." perhaps one of the most understated and ignored aspect. For the same reason I feel like my crf250l feels more like a motorcycle than a goldwing.

V85tt vs Tiger 900, I think having a shaft drive helps the V85tt. Who wants to adjust a chain on a 5000Km plus roadtrip. Tiger has a lot going and it has a low options for short riders like me.... Price wise the V85tt cost less and has more stuff, better screen also. Well, lots to think about before I'm buying my next bike.

One thing to point out is it price even in Canada price is reasonable all the Moto Guzzi are priced very well and worth the money.I own a v7iii carbon dark I really liked adventure bike if i was going to get another bike that would be it.

@TheRapier95

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, same! 0817 here.

A Yorkshireman sayin things like "Gallons" & "Gas". What's that abart?? Great review though great camera work & film footage too. Now I've seen the V85tt ridden proper off road I know it's capable wi sum.decemt intermediate tyres. Yeah! 'Tyres not bloody "Tires" lol. I'm fed up wi chains & chain maintance too. Nobody talks about proper wheel alignment when tightening a chain, which is also a time consuming pain in the arse so a shaft drive removes all that time, effort & worry. Great video -A- tell- Thi! 👏👍

I took one out for a demo and didn't want to return it!🤣

Air cooled and off road ?.

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