Ducati Multistrada 1200 versus Moto Guzzi V85 TT

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Ducati

Ducati Multistrada 1200

Adventure
Moto Guzzi

Moto Guzzi V85 TT

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2010 bis 2018
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 12.299 €
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Pros:
  • Power
  • Sound
  • Precise chassis
  • Space
Pros:
  • Processing
  • Off-road characteristics
  • Comfort
  • Brake
Cons:
  • Sparse furnishings
Cons:
  • Power

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.529 mm
Length :
2.190 mm Height : 1.495 mm
Seat :
845 mm
Weight :
232 kg
Wheelbase: 1.530 mm
Length :
2.240 mm Height : 1.300 mm
Seat :
830 mm
Weight :
230 (max: 448 ) kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.198 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 106 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Motor design: 90°-V2-cylinder four-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 248 km/h
Performance: 152 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 128 NM bei 7.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Maximum speed: 195 km/h
Performance: 80 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 83 NM bei 5.100 U/Min
Tank contents: 23 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
460 km

Chassis

Rear suspension:
Mono-featherleg
Frame type:
Tubular space bridge frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Hydraulic Ø 41 mm USD telescopic fork; Spring preload and rebound damping adjustable (travel 170 mm)
Rear suspension:
lateral central strut, spring preload and tension rod adjustable (spring travel 170 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm with integrated gimbal
Tyres at the front: 110/80 - 19
Rear tyres: 150/70 - 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk
Front brake
Double disc, Brembo radial monobloc calipers with 4 pistons ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 2-piston brake caliper ( 260 mm)

Superbike for everyday use

What's stuck? The Multistrada is a capped superbike that is suitable for everyday use, allows long tours at a time, is fast and also ensures the passenger a comfortable livelihood.

It offers almost the same riding performance as a superbike, the same stability when it needs to go faster and packs a wendigkeit. It is the superbike for the rider, who no longer wants to edge on the motorcycle, but may enjoy the upright posture.
With her whole facility she enjoyed Dietmar and me a lot.

For everyone else, think about it well. If you don't want to be constantly challenged, who enjoys the peace, who gets the constant roar ingenuity on your nerves, who wants to cruise first – let it stay.

The test bike was provided to us by Ducati Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Used (3 years old): 12,000€
  • Years built: 2010-2018
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: red, white, grey

The Individualist among the Enduros

What remains? The Moto Guzzi V85 TT performs well. At its core, it is a very clean, individual motorcycle that does not weaken in everyday life. The middle ground in terms of performance could be a little more committed to motor. But racers, no matter what ground, will have nothing to do with the guzzis of modern times anyway.

Any favours? No, Moto Guzzi customers don't need that. They appreciate that the newer models have caught up enormously in terms of connectivity, quality and suitability for everyday use without losing individuality. No matter in which colour and with which tire.

The test bike was provided to us by ZTS in Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 12.300€ in yellow, other colours from 11.990€
  • Years of construction: since 2019
  • Availability: also available as A2
  • Colours: blue, grey, red, yellow