2019 MOTO GUZZI V85TT
FIRST REVIEW
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adjustable for height, but can be
rotated on the tubular steel sub-
frame it's mounted on to deflect
air further upwards. At anything
over 75 mph, the airflow aimed at
your helmet will make you want
to fit the optional taller screen for
longer journeys. The '80s-style
twin round LED headlamps are
ingeniously bisected by a very
bright DRL/daytime running light
formed in the shape of the eagle
on the side of the fuel tank, while
the taillight uses LED technology
to render what Guzzi describes
as "a 3D characterization reminis-
cent of a jet's afterburners during
take-off." Yes, really. The LED
turn indicators are automatically self-
canceling.
An upsized 430W flywheel gen-
erator provides the current to power
these, as well as any of the full range
of accessories like heated grips,
which Guzzi offers in its dedicated
accessory catalog for the bike. These
can be purchased en masse as part
of a trio of packs targeted at differ-
ent uses for the bike. This includes
a Touring Pack with a taller screen
and three aluminum luggage bags
offering up to 32.5 gallons of stor-
age, a Sport Adventure Pack aimed
at off-road use with Ohlins suspen-
sion, and an Urban Pack including
accessories for commuting and
everyday use like twin side-panniers
and an anti-theft system.
The TFT digital dash is well
designed and clearly legible.
Time To Ride It
The V85TT has a real visual presence when you see it in the metal,
especially the two-tone Evocative multi-color version, and build qual-
ity seems exceptionally high, with excellent paint finish. Hop aboard
the V92TT's 32.7-inch high seat (31.9-inch and 33.5-inch options are
available for purchase), and you're presented with a quite upright but
The tubular steel chassis delivers
a spacious riding position with
a 32.6-inch high seat and an
upright but relaxed seating
position, which should suit riders
of almost any stature.
