I have a 2021 V85tt, bought new; I have ridden it for 32,000km and used it extensively as an examiner to follow, test, and evaluate riders who are attempting their on-road test. It is hands down the best motorcycle I have ever owned for travelling, vacations, and highway riding. I have done all maintenance myself; the valve clearance inspections/ adjustments are easy to do. I have had one issue during 32,000km with this bike: the turnsignal switch failed. The local dealer replaced it at no cost to me. I have owned 3 Ducatis prior to this Moto Guzzi, and I love Italian bikes; just be prepared to have consumables such as oil filters, associated o-rings and gaskets for oil changes etc, stocked up and in your garage. Change the oil as scheduled, change the trans oil and final drive oil earlier than recommended. This is because if your bike was built on a Monday morning or Friday afternoon, it may have an incorrect volume of trans oil from the factory, or perhaps olive oil may have been used instead of gear oil, in the case of the factory techs/ assemblers being drunk on red wine during the work day. I cannot blame them for that, just check your bike. I installed the centerstand, which is a must-have for getting the rear wheel off the ground, to rotate the crank via the rear wheel to find TDC for doing valve clearance checks. I have also replaced the head pipes/ catalytic converter with Mistral head pipes, which has noticeably improved the smoothness during acceleration and allowed for cooler running. The OEM windscreen is useless to me. Buffeting is intense. I have purchased a shorter screen for hot summer days, and 2 taller, adjustable screens for travelling, which eliminated all buffeting issues. I am 5'10", 200lbs, 30 inch inseam, 60 yrs old with 54 yrs riding experience. It takes all of my skill to handle this bike at slow speed with a full tank of fuel and a load of luggage, but it is doable, I have not dropped it (yet); I prefer a smaller, lighter bike for city riding & commuting. Otherwise, this red-framed beauty is a keeper, and I would not hesitate to purchase another one. The 400km fuel range, cruise control, shaft drive, comfortable seat, and 3 alloy boxes make for a great travelling machine. I can sit on it all day, day after day, during a road trip, and still be fresh and not sore; TAYM, yes the seat is magnificent 👍 Yes, it is not cheap to buy; I walked into the dealership, laid down, and handed them my wallet. It did hurt, however what price can we put on thousands of kms of pure riding pleasure? Worth every penny.
@@TAYM Thanks for saying so, however, keep in mind that YOU are the person doing all the work bringing us these fantastic videos; very good content, and as always 💯 per cent fun to watch.
Great day for it TAYM and a lovely looking bike to go out on too! I love the Guzzi's always have done but never got around to buying one ,weird 🤔 , anyway the sunshine is calling I'm off out on my Classic, nice Video, cheers 🍻 catch up later 👍
I love motto guzzi King of Classic imo 👌 great to see them join what l call ' The slightly off road party" A smooth Slick Sonar 👌 Adventure bike 🏍 emitting sound pulses that other bikes can only dream of 😊
Awwwww one of my favourites I think it looks marvellous and I can tell you have a soft spot for it. I reckon it would make an excellent winter bike it looks tough and plenty of character to keep you entertained. It is a fair amount of money at list price but get online and there are some deals to be had and some nice low mileage secondhand ones at reasonable money. I just wish they made one with maybe a 31" seat lol. I don't know what some people are alluding to TAYM just because you can see virtues in most bikes is not a bad thing I think it is fairly obvious when a bike doesn't really do it for you and equally when you really fall for a bike. I don't think there are many truly bad bikes these days and why rubbish a perfectly good bike just because it isn't necessarily one you'd buy.
Excellent TAYM the Guzzi looks very fine and I notice it only has the single front mudguard which makes it look like a proper off roader not one on top of the other like most seem to do , I think if Dave got on it that screen would be perfect for him all he would need is a good pair of platform boots as I would 😂👌👍
Yes, the problem with the lower front mudguard is shit and stickers get stuck in them so whilst on the road it might help, on the back roads and tracks round us not having the lower is better 😁 thanks Crumb 😁😂😂
I’ve always been a fan of the V85TT. For a shorter guy I could make do with that seat height, I’d just have to mind my manners off-road. The shaft drive makes it desirable on long trips. Gorgeous bike!
Mr. TAYM, some people are installing aftermarket big low fenders in front, for obvious reasons. That will help with the winter. Central stand is available too.. Thanks for the mention, I do say that .. It's cool place overall. The pond is cool too, any ducks around?
Bought one last year , love it so far 😉 It does have self cancelling indicators. I just find it hard not to think about old italian electrics 🤔but so far{ 1500mls} all good. Like you i find most bikes from mopeds to superbikes "marvelous". Thanks for sharing
Such a fantastic looking bike,great colour,honestly believe this would be my next bike when I finally sell my Bandit in a few years,great video of a work of art,I mean motorcycle.
Afternoon Mr TAYM. Though I really like the look, and the sound, I am just not sure how effective that screen is, judging by the distortion of the mic caused by dirty air. As you know, this was my main gripe about the Tracer 900 I had in 2019. Anything over 40mph was noisy, and at 70mph my brain was rattling around in my skull, causing blurred vision. Yes, I know you could buy a different screen, and one of those spoilers, but you shouldn’t have to. Nice review though 😊
It’s a great bike, looks very well built 👍😊, great for touring, it’s a good high bike for views on a ride . I think I w; have the blue,white and black, I like it aswell because you don’t see many of them.
We could hear the wind buffeting! That stealth castle was a very effective design 👍. I bet it fooled the enemy 😁😁. The V85TT doesn't have a pretty face. It is a Moto Guzzi though👍. I think that the classic V7 special would be my choice.....
A great bike same BHP has the SV but loads of torque its all about the torque as said before, must try a V7 stone in the new year see if I like it, ride safe and keep them videos coming. Shiny side up 😊.
Appreciate your review of the bike,I'm taking delivery of mine this week. Will be the first guzzi, To go along with 3 kawasaki's. Looking for old schol charm,I think I will find it here.
Hi, I too have a V85TT (yellow and white), bought used with 10k miles on it about a month ago. So far only done about 500 miles, have to agree with a lot of your comments and some of the others listed below. Looks cool, handles far better than it's any right to, good on fuel and pretty comfy. Screen looks OK but you do get buffeted in the forward or back position (it pivots) , so maybe I'll add a cheap deflector and see how that goes. You may think 75/80 BHP is underpowered but in reality its enough for every day and you can use all of it. Basically I like riding this bike and look forward to riding it which is what you want from a bike (I've had +30 bikes of all sorts and power in +40 years riding) I am fortunate to have 2 bikes the other a Z900RS, but I've done a couple of 5 day tours on the Kawasaki that and wanted something I can ride all year and take on longer trips and I think the Guzzi fits the bill. If you are thinking of getting one, go for it, I have a centre stand and heated grips (warmish rather than hot), both sensible options. Really good value at the moment!
I own a V85tt 2021 100th anniversary model. “ Love ❤️ it “ , BUT yes you are right about the screen the buffering is horrendous 👎, I sorted it mostly with a Wind deflector, and further more with a Palmer products UK adjustable bracket for the screen. The 2024 model has an adjustable screen . I live in Australia and up to around 7000miles on mine . You can get over 400km on the tank . Probably the nicest bike I have ever owned ( not in power , handling, weight BUT style and it’s characteristics is fantastic. A great 👍 bike . Off road I would say it’s a “ soft off roader “ with its only 170mm of travel front and rear .
Like everything italian pleasing to the senses, the looks, the food, wine, lakes, women, language, cars and motorcycles. The buffeting was very noticeable. Still couldnt tempt me as other reviewers say have been temperamental. On looks and paper very desirable indeed. A bargain compared to gs and other big adv bikes like triumph. A new one for a winter hack!!! Crikes Taym u must be printing it😂. I do wish other manus would consider shaft or enclosed belt drive to avoid the cleaning and pratting around with the chains. Esp for old codgers like me. I had an old bt1100 bulldog with shaft drive and was a joy to keep clean but the carbs on that were a nightmare with modern fuel. I like the fact these are rareish and u can be an individual but very attractive in appearance. Where I live dealerships a no no and tbh think it’s needed for support for peace of mind. The engine characteristics is perfect. Love one if wasn’t scared of problems. The most desirable Italian bike for me if I could afford it is the ducati diavel. I test rode one of those and had I the money would have bought there and then. Not practical but soooo desirable. See if you can test the new v4 taym
Love these but too tall for my short legs. I wouldn't class an 11k bike as a winter hack, bit posh for that and i dont fancy throwing that down the road on slippery roads and ice, thats the job for used Himmy.
Hello there! As a all year rider myself, I’m considering changing my faithful v-Strom 1000 for a new bike. Has my eyes on the v85tt and the V-Strom 800DE. I know they are two different bikes. Love to take long trips with my wife. Which one of the two would you consider being the best option for commuting and long rides with passenger? Peter from Denmark. 😊 Btw thanks for the good videos! 👍
Def a looker but its in that not quite an adv bike and then you have the Yamaha Tracers etc. A tricky choice for sure if you looking for a bike in this area.
Somehow this colour scheme softens it's facial expression but I still think it's got a visage that not even a mother could love, it's just so Angry bird/Big bird looking. From a side on perspective it's not too bad but it still has that goggle eyed Beaky appearance. Obviously looks are subjective its performance and handling which matter most, coupled of coarse with reliability which may be a stumbling block. Sure it would make a good winter bike with the advantage that your other bikes won't be jealous of its looks 😂 As my father used to say, " you don't look at the mantle piece when your poking the fire" 😮😂😂
😂😂😂😂 I quite like the look 😁 as far as adventure bikes go, I would say it’s handsome 😁 the big question is probably over reliability I would think 😁 thanks GW 😁
Very nice bike , it looks even better in the green/silver centenario livery . I've often wondered when we'd see an Italian tricolour version which would be stunning in green white and red . Price is a major factor for many but here in Canada it works out about the same price as a Suzuki 800 Vstrom or a fully equiped Honda Transalp .In the Guzzi's favour it has shaft drive and cruise control [very convenient for long distance touring ] air cooling [ so no radiators and water pumps to worry about ] easy valve adjustment [ DOHC valve adjustments at a dealers can be very expensive ] . I was very interested in one but was discouraged by the low power output for the roads and conditions here . I have seen a youtube video since where they were able to tune this bike for another 20 hp , no warranty with that obviously .But I might give it a go if I could find a used one for the right price . But the new Stelvio looks a very desirable machine too , oh those Italians ,they have such style !
@@TAYM . In Canada the Stelvio is being advertised at approx $19,000. A base model Mandello is 18k and the electronic doodads model is 20k . The V85TT is 15k a Suzuki 800 Vstrom is 15k . Tiger 900 GT pro is 19.5 k . Just for comparison.
@@dungspreader yes, they have also improved the V85 😁 more hp more electronics, better looks and a strada model with bits missing and alloy wheels 😁 sounds like Guzzi are really going for it next year 😁 thanks DS 😁
Bought my 2021 V85tt Centenario in Toronto. New exhaust, Upmap T800 flash, Dynojet fuel correction and all new exhaust, lithium battery, MShock. It's way more powerful now, hp and torque. Bike is 40 lbs lighter! Handles like a dream, telepathic response Really amazing in all ways now. Ultimate all rounder.
If you "like all bikes" then that is no bad thing. We who have ridden bikes made in the fifties, sixties etc with magnetos, advance and retard levers, kick starts, 6volt dynamos and lights, carburettors and manual choke levers etc we know that almost all modern motorcycles will knock the socks off those old bikes in so many ways. I may say that I prefer the SV to the Z650 but the Z650 has a good deal more usability and reliability as compared to a 650 twin from the 1950's & 60's classic era.
Absolutely 😁 I think some people are definitely in danger of losing perspective with modern bikes 😁 we have come a very long way but for me some of the characteristics of old bikes should be retained 😁 thanks B 😁
Why is it bad to like motorcycles on a motorcycle channel? Hmmm. Odd. I really liked this Guzzi. Opps, I mean I don’t, I mean there was the wrong number of screws holding the fuel filler in place, how could they do that? 😂
These are the ultimate winter ❄️ bike & a couple models to choose from & fair price too. Been around a few years now so be low km second hand examples around.Great ADV bike too.
H i all year motorcyclist, I no you like the but it's the most uglyist bike out your triumph tiger is a much better looking and I think the better bike
G’day Taym. Fair dinkum bloke, can’t believe I just returned to my digs from picking up my new v7 stone special edition & what do I see on my phone?? Any guesses?? Only Taym reviewing another Moto Guzzi🫣. All I can say is Bellissimo, Perfetti even😂😂. I rode to Melbourne & dropped Anni the 120 anniversary Continental for her centre stand fitment & second service, took a bus to another dealership & rode Isabella, my new v7 special edition home only to find this true blue review by you! No kidding mate, I recon if your bank balance can stretch to it, this would be the winter bike for you. Just imagine what no chain means🙃. Shiny side up mate. Hooroo for now…. I almost forgot, ummmmm, 1,795th if my poor adding up skills are accurate 🤪🤣🤣🤣
