Moto Guzzi V85 TT Akrapovic sound [RAW Onboard] 

I took one of these for a test ride over the weekend after having tested a tracer 9 GT, f900xr and tiger sport 660. I didn't think I would like it too much because it "lacked power" and wasn't as "modern". But from the moment I hit the ignition I was smiling, all the way till I got back to drop the bike off. Perhaps its the rumbling rock and roll of the engine or the supreme comfort, but suffice to say I will be buying one as soon as possible. It's just got a sparkle to it the others couldn't quite match.

Air cooled engine... I love that sound

I salute your respect for other road users - the cyclists, the considerate van , greeting other motorcyclists. I also like your 'silent' review, your observations are spot on. The fun and enjoyment, joy almost, of motorcycling is in subtle things that make you feel good, not in chasing bhp figures. And the Guzzi has shaft drive - big bonus when touring.

Love this V2 air cooled engine. Old school with a strong personality....good ride!!!!!

Ohh lord the downshifting is absolutely amazing.

I think Guzzi hit the mark woth this one, it's a really nice everyday bike and priced well and it looks really good.

Love the sound of a low revving air cooled v twin, a very unique and special bike, needs retro clocks though.

I rode one of these yesterday and that transmission is like a gated shifter in an old sports car. So satisfying

I got to ride one of these amongst the redwoods in Northern California for an afternoon on my 6500 mile trip across America recently. I loved it, pretty chill bike, liked the positive feel of the gear change, the character of the engine is endearing, fell into corners nice and not too slow to change lean either.. plus very comfortable... Felt like I could cruise around all day on it.

My buddy and me rode a pair off norges 6000 miles the mounth of july and seeked out the twistys roads,staying off the interstates camping and riding the best roads,but couldent go off road to get to the best camping. I have been looking hard at this motorcycle and you make it easy. gota have it. guzzis are pure joy. once you ride one your are hooked. Ride safe Ride free freind.

I love how the shifter moves with a satisfying *clunk*

Servus 😉 ist zwar schon älter das Video, aber nach wie vor sehr aktuell. Vielen Dank dafür 👍🏻 2019 erste Probefahrt mit der V85TT gemacht und total begeistert gewesen. Konnte mich aber nicht zum Kauf entscheiden. Die letzten Jahre dann viele Probefahrten gemacht, der verschiedensten Hersteller. Nach jeder Fahrt hatte ich immer wieder die Guzzi in Kopf 😎 deren Probefahrt dann schon Jahre zurück lag. Letztes Jahr dann dachte ich als Honda Fan mein Motorrad gefunden zu haben, die neue Transalp. Am Montag Probefahrt gemacht damit und am Mittwoch Kaufvertrag für die V85TT unterschrieben. 😂😂. Danach noch in 4 Wochen knappe 5000 km auf Tour nach Italien und Sardinien. Es ist unfassbar wie viel Spaß die Guzzi macht im Gegensatz zu anderen Motorrädern. Es geht nicht um Leistung, sondern um das Gesamtpaket aus Optik, Fahrgefühl, Handlichkeit und Charakter vom Motor. Das kann man einfach nicht erklären, sondern muss man erFahren. So wie du 👍🏻👍🏻 du hast sehr gut erkannt was eine Guzzi ausmacht.Eine Guzzi kauft man nicht wegen, sondern trotz der Leistung. 😂😂 Danke für deine Video und weiter so...👍🏻👍🏻 Unfallfrei Saison 2024

There's a little gnome with a big hammer living in the gearbox.

Moto Guzzi ALL made in Mandello del Lario, not China. PS Moto Guzzi is part of Piaggio S.p.a. ( Aprilia, Gilera )

Thank you for the video! This became my dream bike when I found out about it. Upright ergonomics, shaft drive for no more chain maintenance, uniquely mounted v-twin... with everything going on in the world, I really feel like life is too short to wait, you know?

Schaaf, thanks for making these videos! recently I had to sell my bike bcs I cant afford fixing it, and watching your videos gives me alot of hope and keeps me from giving up in my passion for motorcycles!

Hello Schaaf, thank you for your interesting video. I was lucky to spend my 3 weeks NZ-trip on a V85TT for almost 6000km. Single-Trip of my life, just before this virus chaos started. Beside discovering the beauty of NZ, the main target was riding. I can confirm most of your comments and I also like the sound of the air intake noise when accelerating. A super compfy bike, very nice ergonomics, perfect for long rides, sufficient fuel range and chasing through twisty roads are fun as well. For me there are 2 downsides I'd like to mention. First is the charactaristic of the engine, altough it is a Guzzi V-twin but under 3k rpm it is too powerless and in the beginning if you are not used to it, especially when you wanna overtake someone, you realise you have to downshift one or two gears, to get it going. The torque range is a bit small. But it is just a matter of getting used to it.... Cheers, thanks for your attention and ride save :-)

I’ve watched this five times now. Seriously thinking of this as my next

Finally some footage of someone who drives fluent in twisty roads with the V85TT Some say it's a boring machine who can't overtake cars easily. Here I see you're doing it without problem. I just love the unique look, the sound and how they stick to the air cooled engine. Cheeper than the multistrada V2 nowedays. So I think after a few more years with my monster 620 I would go for this one.

Thank you for all the reviews you've done of other bikes, Schaaf. I went to the dealer today without even thinking of Moto Guzzi (since I had the V-Strom in mind) but finally, I went out with this one.

Wow still can't believe this time I got here 4 minutes after upload!! :D Awesome job man, as always... 👍🏼

Wring her little neck...she LOVES It!! Reminds me of riding in Western North Carolina, US. Fun to watch someone ride a Guzzi like it's suppose to be run.....Bravo!

for me, your videos are breathtaking, because I see the beauty of nature while riding on different kinds of motorbikes.

Moto Guzzi V85 TT in rot-weisser 2 farbiger Lackierung gefällt mir sehr gut. Der Sound und der Schalt Klonk sind klasse. Die Stecke und Gegend da ist toll!

Great audio, no doubt. Very nice job. Seven months of debating, this ends my search. I have to pony up and get the Guzzi. Thanks for that, will have to see.

Late to the party, most been said already. But have to say, when those shift lights start to light up the sound is bliss.

Beautiful country, road, sound from the engine and you ride at a good pace. Thanks for this. Moto Guzzi really hit the nail with the TT. Hope they put that engine in a V7 style bike next year.

I agree with all you say about this great bike. I have just bought one, my first ever Guzzi and I love it. Such character and such fun to ride. It is unlike any other bike I have owned......in a good way! Great quality video as always.

Thank you Schaaf - long time lurker, love your vids. I just bought one, after numerous test drives, and I love it. Not a fan of 1200 GS, because fuel economy. Not a fan of current NC750X, because chain noise (DCT is amazing, but V85 is full of torque).

I like all the rev matching. Lost art now that everything has quick shifters and slipper clutches.

I own a V9 roamer. I wish it had the V85TT engine, brakes and good suspension. Then it would be the perfect motorcycle. Love the Guzzi concept.

Bella moto e che sound 😍 ottimo video lo aspettavo

Whatever the bike comes on road... Moto guzzi is not avoidable at all. Man i love the startup sound 💯❤️

Finalmente un video dove é possibile ascoltare solo il motore 👍👌

Impeccable quality as usual. I'm proud to have a Schaaf sticker on my helmet!

Finally someone who gets it. Less talking more riding!

Love the sound of those gear changes.

The fast way up is how I normally ride my V7 850 Special, maybe even a little quicker. I am 76 when I get up in the morning but much younger once I'm on my bikes!

This is one of my dream bikes😀😃

You can tell she is happier cruising around! Have to say, surprisingly quiet...

The booming intake resonance is nice. I'm sure that exhaust would sound very lovely with a proper system.

Hello thanks for the great video; it was enjoyable to see what the Guzzis can do especially with a guy that knows how to use it; being 69 now I don’t think I have the driving skills or nerve you do; I’ve purchased 2021 V7 850 Special and just today a second Guzzi; a 2022 V85 Centenario and you made me feel good about my choices

The sound and feel of the motor is superb!

Gorgeous sound, and very swift gear shifting. Really enjoy the Akra's growl, but IMHO the best-fitting exhaust for this bike, both for looks and sound, is the ZARD one!

That Guzzi sounds great. Enjoyed the vid cheers.

Dude your rev matching is spot on! You must have some track experience.

Been out carving around Sognefjorden in western Norway today. This bike would be absolutely perfect for it!

Moto guzzi best bikes ever

Man that starter motor sound 😍

That’s some beautiful country! I just started riding this year and planning on this exact bike or a V7 for my next bike.

Thank you for making these kinds of videos Schaaf, ride safe🙂😉

The shift lights remind me of Aprilia. I wonder if it's because of their relation under the same company

I agree with you completely. The sound is a major part of the fun! Sounds great!

I really like to see Guzzi introduce a 'streetfighter' model with this engine (something comparable to the Ducati Monster or Scrambler).

Ahhh, RAW is not your normal pace. Thanks for sharing. 🍻

Excellent cruising ! Another thing on this bike, it's very very confortable, you can ride all day long !

Best bike I've ever owned.

Very good video with a very good bike. It was a nice addition the walk around the bike by the way. Thumbs up :)

Ok , I’m 2 years late to comment this , but I just love the character on this bike. I’ve just seen your testdrive on the Hayabusa , but this is ”the shit” 🤟.

A really nice bike 👌🏻 And the recorded sound 🤤

The basic Guzzi concept 90 degree V Twin with shaft drive is perfect. I own a V9 roamer. I wish I had the V85TT engine in it. Then it would be perfect.

Sympa cette balade, merci ! Et plus reposante que d'habitude ! 🙂

I don’t mind your (relatively) slower pace of riding the bike.. It not only ensures u r safe but also helps us admire the beautiful roads u ride on.. 😊🏍

It’s incredible how soft is downshifting with the Guzzi engines, even if they’re two cylinders!

This bike sounds so good I've never seen this brand before

I can’t wait to get my hands on one of these

Kommt's mir nur so vor, oder war das Schaltgeräusch deutlicher zu hören als bei anderen Bikes? Und das über ne Akra Anlage hinweg... :D *KLACK*

Boy does that bike just sound damn good.

Brrraaap Clunk Repeat

Air-cooled bikes do tend to sound better. And yes, I agree, the sound and the vibration make up an important part of the experience. I'd like to see you ride a classic Kwak. I think you'd love it. But I know the dealers probably don't have one and they decide what you ride.

Nice, i want one ! Well priced bike, no chain. Can Do some offroad (soft). Can ride 350km before refill. Not too much bike like the 1290, xr1000...

Questa l'hanno centrata alla grande, bella e molto piacevole da guidare, a quanto dicono tutti

Ja ja, immer schön gemütlich! Sehr schöne Gegend!

Awesome bike! My favorite exhaust for it is the one from Zard

Beautiful bike. I have had many bikes now at 62 gone back to yamaha bt1100 bulldog. Air cooled shaft drive, comfy position V twin almost same as this only £2k though. Thought i would misss power and performance. Tell u what am in love with it and it aint slow on uk roads. Beautiful sound even with stock pipes. A proper sounding and engineered bike.

Fein fein, geiles RAW!😎👍

Awesome ride Schaaf ✌️

Very nice video and sound, Congrats man keep it up!

I just love your camera setup.

For what ever it is worth, my opinion... I don't dislike the first part, but I like the second part just a bit better. Maybe imagination, but it sounds like the bike likes it better as well :-)

Fantastic bike ❤️❤️ brava guzzi!

Really a nice bit of riding there Man 👍🏽

That scenary! what a joy the bike the road ...everything.. Where is it?

Very typical sound, those Guzzis...kind of a muted baritone bark layered with some gear whine. I like it :)

Can’t go wrong with Akrapovics!!

Die v85 ist so ein tolles Bike ich hätte Sie gerne gekauft. Aber mit Schuhgröße 46 no way. Meine Füße musste ich extrem eindrehen. Aber jetzt ist es eine Guzzi Stelvio. Ich kann nur sagen Wow Charakter unglaublich wenn nicht das beste Fahrwerk ab Werk. Sitz wie ein Sofa. 32 Liter Tank Kardan. Das beste absolut individuell wie sich groß und klein umdrehen beim Sound der Guzzi.

Sounds like a lullaby.

I wish i could have afforded one this year, especially in the other yellow/white/red colour scheme.

when spirited riding is actually relaxing brrpClak brpClak brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrpClak

How would it be to drive normally half the time and also drive really slowly at low revs???

Die 100.000 Abos rücken näher 👍👍

Impressive riding, especially your up and downshifts!

Great ride along! Lovely sound track.

What a beautiful landscape with your funny guzzi I am waiting it may be one or two months in france

left turn blinking constantly downward ))) sound really nice!

Ich wünsch mir soo sehr dass eine neue le Mans kommt😫😫

Beautiful sound

it’s interesting how many people like the shift clunk/sound, that would be a dealbreaker for me on any bike.

complimenti video bellissimo, per me una gran moto, e tu ci dai dentro alla grande!!!

Great video but where are these beautiful empty roads, not any where near me that's for sure 😀👍