Moto Guzzi V85 Tt Travel vs Bmw F 850 Gs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi V85 Tt Travel vs Bmw F 850 Gs. Moto Guzzi V85 Tt Travel: 80 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Bmw F 850 Gs: 95 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi V85 Tt Travel
Bmw F 850 Gs
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
92 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
229 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
80 hp @ 7,750 rpm
95 hp @ 8,250 rpm
Torque
80 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
92 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi V85 Tt Travel
7.5/10
"Buy it with your heart, but check it with your head."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful V-twin engine
+Excellent all-day ergonomics
+Shaft drive, low maintenance
Cons
−Early fueling issues, needs update
−Parts wait times frustrating
−Modest tech versus rivals
Bmw F 850 Gs
8.0/10
"A brilliant all-rounder that rewards patient buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Confidence-inspiring handling everywhere
+Strong reliable parallel-twin engine
+Excellent wind protection stock
Cons
−Pre-2020 sprag clutch issues
−TFT screen scratches easily
−Wet-climate connector corrosion
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