Moto Guzzi V85 Tt vs Triumph Tiger 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi V85 Tt vs Triumph Tiger 900. 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 900: 95 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight for GT variant; Rally variants approx. 199 kg) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi V85 Tt
Triumph Tiger 900
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
87 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
193 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
80 hp @ 7,750 rpm
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
80 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
87 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
200 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight for GT variant; Rally variants approx. 199 kg)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 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 900
8.5/10
"A genuinely accomplished adventure bike that rewards sensible used buying."
Pros
+Triple engine is exceptional
+Genuinely capable off-road
+Excellent electronics package
Cons
−Fairing mounting points crack
−Pricier used than rivals
−Wind noise above 80mph
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