Right here’s what it’s essential know in regards to the newest model of Moto Guzzi’s much-loved V85 TT and TT Journey, and its new, extra road-focused Strada.
The V85 was first launched in idea type in 2017 earlier than occurring sale in 2019. Extra variants had been added to the vary in 2020, after which in 2021 Guzzi rolled out a Euro 5 replace. Now, in 2024, we’ve obtained three new V85s to play with: the cast-wheeled, road-focused Strada, the much-loved TT, and the extra geared up Journey. The Strada will set you again £11,200, the TT £12,000, and the top-spec TT Journey £13,300.
There are some key variations between the three bikes. The Strada has three driving modes; new solid wheels; a brand new display; a brand new TFT sprint; and a brand new low mudguard. It’s basically had all of the non-essential off-road bits stripped off.
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The TT has 4 driving modes (together with Off-Highway); spoked with tubeless tyres; Cornering ABS and traction management; a brand new rear rack; a brand new adjustable rear shock unit; new handguards; and a bash plate. I reckon it’s most likely the very best trying of the bunch; daring and brash in all the best methods.
The TT Journey has all the identical stuff because the TT, however will get 5 driving modes (together with a brand new customized mode); a touring display and deflectors; panniers as commonplace; a heated seat and heated grips; and it additionally comes with Moto Guzzi’s MIA tech system. Different variations? The Strada and the TT Journey get Dunlop Meridian Trailmax tyres, whereas the TT will get Michelin Anakee Adventures.
The large information is the addition of Variable Valve Timing to the air-cooled transverse V-twin motor. Guzzi say they’ve performed it to extend efficiency and torque responsiveness, although it’s extra doubtless a essential addition to adjust to ever-tightening emissions rules. However the essential factor is that they’ve managed to retain the identical peak energy because the previous Euro 4 mannequin, and even managed to extend torque a smidge – and also you don’t discover it kicking in both.
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It’s nonetheless obtained loads of character, too. That’s one of many nice issues about this bike; it may not be the very best in the marketplace, nevertheless it’s obtained a sure allure that may be very simple to fall in love with. It retains that all-important shaft drive, too, which is an enormous plus for loads of big-mile adventurers. It’s really the one middleweight adventurer to have one.
It stops lots effectively sufficient. The Brembo monoblock calipers are an enchancment on the earlier technology, they usually’re lighter than earlier than, too. There’s additionally new Cornering ABS as commonplace on the Journey and TT (it’s an additional on the stripped-back Strada). The suspension’s good, too. It’s slightly softly sprung, nevertheless it works effectively and solely provides to the bike’s allure. It helps on the consolation entrance, too; it’s a beautiful place to be – though it’s compact ergonomics may make correct long-distance journey a bit robust for taller riders.
I used to be an enormous fan of the primary technology V85 and, fortunately, the brand new ones are simply nearly as good. I’m already eager about getting my fingers on one again within the UK to rack up some large miles. The TT’s the one for me, although. I think I’d fairly rapidly fall in love with it.
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