Moto Guzzi V85 Tt vs Triumph Tiger 800
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi V85 Tt vs Triumph Tiger 800. Moto Guzzi V85 Tt: 80 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Triumph Tiger 800: 95 hp @ 9,300 rpm hp, 216 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 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
Triumph Tiger 800
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
79 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
216 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
80 hp @ 7,750 rpm
95 hp @ 9,300 rpm
Torque
80 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
79 Nm @ 8,100 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
193 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
216 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi V85 Tt
7.5/10
"A flawed but deeply lovable adventure bike for patient enthusiasts."
Pros
+Addictive V-twin character
+Bulletproof when maintained properly
+Excellent low-speed torque
Cons
−Sparse dealer network nationwide
−Mediocre wind protection stock
−Bevel box needs attention
Triumph Tiger 800
8.0/10
"The sweet-spot adventure bike that punches well above its price."
Pros
+Triple engine sounds incredible
+Narrow, flickable, genuinely fun
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Early ABS sensors unreliable
−Stock suspension too soft
−Fuel economy disappoints touring
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