The V85TT is one heck of a
capable canyon carver, too.For North America, this classically designed enduro will come in three different
color schemes, all with 6.08-gallon fuel tanks. With an MSRP of $11,900 for the
solid “Grigio Atacama” color with the Metzeler Tourance Next tires, and $12,900 for
the two-tone Giallo Sahara or the Rosso Kalahari, with the Michelin Anakee Adventure
tires, top case and panniers, you get a lot of bike for your money.
As soon as you sit on the bike, you’ll notice the lack of discomforting, harsh angles.
Instead, there’s a certain relaxed comfort. All the information on the dash is easy to see
from the seat and easy to manipulate via the handlebars. Also to be noted is the non-
cramped standing position; for the first time ever I didn’t need bar risers to accommodate
my 5-foot,11-inches height with a 32-inch inseam.GUZZI^ V85TT
by Pablo EspinosaS
ince Moto Guzzi discontinued the hefty Stelvio
after a successful twelve-year run, there was
a void to be filled in the Guzzi adventure
bike segment. Enter the all-new V85TT. Could it truly
qualify as a formidable mid-sized engine TT (Tutto
Terreno meaning “All Terrain” in Italian)? Will this Guzzi
have character and feel as authentic as the 98-year-old
company? Let’s find out.AdventureMotorcycle.com 37