Positioned in Moto's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2021 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Centenario features a 853 cc (52.1 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 76 HP (55.5 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 82 Nm (60.5 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 89.1 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 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 Guzzi V85 TT Centenario measures 209 kg (461 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.36 HP/kg (2.75 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. The 23-liter (6.1 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.9 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 469 km (291 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
89.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.36 HP/kg (2.75 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~469 km (291 mi)
Engine
Displacement853.0 ccm (52.05 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Power76.0 HP (55.5 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque82.0 Nm (8.4 kgf-m or 60.5 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)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
Chassis
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.
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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