Moto Guzzi V85TT
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Never bought one but I did take for a test ride and was impressed enough to consider it in the future. What you get for your money seemed good value.
An easy to work on engine, just enough power for the real world, not too many electronics, shaft drive, Guzzi heritage etc.
The reason I don't go for it now was I've been with Ducati for many years, and wanted just one stupidly expensive to buy, too powerful, too fast, to expensive to service, to much tec bike in my life while I can still afford it
So I went with a Multistrada 1260S
When I change in maybe a year or two on my retirement, I'll be going back to a simpler bike.
An easy to work on engine, just enough power for the real world, not too many electronics, shaft drive, Guzzi heritage etc.
The reason I don't go for it now was I've been with Ducati for many years, and wanted just one stupidly expensive to buy, too powerful, too fast, to expensive to service, to much tec bike in my life while I can still afford it
So I went with a Multistrada 1260S
When I change in maybe a year or two on my retirement, I'll be going back to a simpler bike.
pcn1 said:
Never bought one but I did take for a test ride and was impressed enough to consider it in the future. What you get for your money seemed good value.
An easy to work on engine, just enough power for the real world, not too many electronics, shaft drive, Guzzi heritage etc.
The reason I don't go for it now was I've been with Ducati for many years, and wanted just one stupidly expensive to buy, too powerful, too fast, to expensive to service, to much tec bike in my life while, I can still afford it. So I went with a Multistrada 1260S
When I change in maybe a year or two on my retirement, I'll be going back to a simpler bike.
Strangely enough I have previously owned a Diavel which I sold after about a year as I could see that it was likely to get me into trouble at some point...An easy to work on engine, just enough power for the real world, not too many electronics, shaft drive, Guzzi heritage etc.
The reason I don't go for it now was I've been with Ducati for many years, and wanted just one stupidly expensive to buy, too powerful, too fast, to expensive to service, to much tec bike in my life while, I can still afford it. So I went with a Multistrada 1260S
When I change in maybe a year or two on my retirement, I'll be going back to a simpler bike.
I bought one last year. I was looking for an adventure bike but didn't want one of the usual suspects, was between a V85TT or Aprilia Tuareg in the end as I spend a lot of time on motorways and cruise control was a must. A 2022 with low mileage came up at the right price which was a no brainer.
Never owned a Guzzi and was worried it would be a bit underpowered. However its genuinely enough for the road, fast rather than rapid. The engine has the classic feel of an old air cooled lump (because it is) but it does like to rev and encourages you to ride the whole range. Mine is pre VVT, so i can only image its even better now! So far any mechanical work I've done to date has been easy and its been trouble free so far.
However the best bit is the chassis, its genuinely all day comfortable (love that the seat is leather, adds a bit of class) and the suspension has the right balance of comfort and "sharpness". Its NOT a sports bike, but you can ride it with a bit of vigour and it soaks up bumps and tracks nicely through corners. Ive found myself making more progress than I imagined.
Finally the quality appears good, fixings and paint is high quality, on the board gadgets are pretty comprehensive (wouldn't bother with the Bluetooth!) and when I added it onto my multi bike policy it about halved the price which was a pleasant surprise!!
Never owned a Guzzi and was worried it would be a bit underpowered. However its genuinely enough for the road, fast rather than rapid. The engine has the classic feel of an old air cooled lump (because it is) but it does like to rev and encourages you to ride the whole range. Mine is pre VVT, so i can only image its even better now! So far any mechanical work I've done to date has been easy and its been trouble free so far.
However the best bit is the chassis, its genuinely all day comfortable (love that the seat is leather, adds a bit of class) and the suspension has the right balance of comfort and "sharpness". Its NOT a sports bike, but you can ride it with a bit of vigour and it soaks up bumps and tracks nicely through corners. Ive found myself making more progress than I imagined.
Finally the quality appears good, fixings and paint is high quality, on the board gadgets are pretty comprehensive (wouldn't bother with the Bluetooth!) and when I added it onto my multi bike policy it about halved the price which was a pleasant surprise!!
Edited by acricha3 on Wednesday 26th February 18:03
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