Positioned in Moto Guzzi's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2021 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel relies on a 853 cc (52.1 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 80 HP (58.4 kW) at 7,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 93.8 HP per liter and a 2,750 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (7,750 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the V85 TT Travel measures 228 kg (503 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.35 HP/kg (2.85 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 803 mm (31.6 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,450 mm (57.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.9 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 367 km (228 miles) between fill-ups.
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Specific Output
93.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.35 HP/kg (2.85 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–7,750 rpm
Theoretical Range
~367 km (228 mi)
Engine
Displacement853.0 ccm (52.05 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTitanium intake
Power80.0 HP (58.4 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque80.0 Nm (8.2 kgf-m or 59.0 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Bore x Stroke84.0 x 77.0 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionElectronic
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchDry single disc
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases113.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 5
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel
Rake28.0°
Trail104 mm (4.1 inches)
Front SuspensionUpside down hydraulic telescopic fork Ø 41 mm, with adjustable extension and spring preload.
Rear SuspensionSwingarm Twin-sided with lateral mono shock absorber, adjustable extension and spring preload.
Wheelbase1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground Clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/80-19
Rear Tyre150/70-17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Radial Brembo calipers with 4 opposed pistons. ABS.
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