Moto Guzzi V85 TT Tutto Terreno

Moto Guzzi have unveiled this pre production version of the V85 Tutto Terreno (all- terrain) adventure bike they showed as a concept in 2017. The V85TT boasts all the usual adventure touring mod-cons such as a 21-litre tank good for around 250 miles and an adjustable screen.

But despite its retro style, there’s still lots of tech under the hood. It comes with traction control and ABS, both of which are altered depending on riding mode (Road, Rain or Off-Road). Plus, it’s all controlled through a full-colour TFT dash, which shows fuel level, speed, revs, gear, temperature and cruise control settings. The dash is also home to the firm’s in-built Bluetooth multimedia system.

Although the V85 shares the same bore architecture as the V9, it’s a completely different engine. There’s a new crankshaft mated to new, stiffer conrods and shorter piston skirts resulting in a 30% drop in rotating mass. It also has a semi-dry crankcase, with a scavenging oil pump, which helps keep the engine cool and negates the need for an oil-cooler. And although still only two valves per cylinder, new titanium intake valves have allowed Guzzi to fit a more radical cam which, combined with a new 52mm throttle body, boosts power to 78bhp.

Although still a big air-cooled transverse V-twin, Guzzi say they’re minor tweaks away from meeting Euro5. There are external changes, too. The crankcases are stiffer to allow use as a stressed member and the gearbox has been adjusted to be smoother running, including a synchroniser that eliminates the jolt when you engage first gear. It sticks, however, with Guzzi’s tried-and-tested shaft drive but is 70mm longer than the V7.

The chassis and suspension have been designed to give reasonable ground clearance for off-road while also maintaining a low seat height and, although the suspension is fairly basic, it is preload adjustable. The bike also has 19in/17in wheels, for light off-road, although its spoked rims necessitate inner tubes.

Source MCN