Moto Guzzi: V85 debuts at EICMA, the bike that was missing

Moto Guzzi – Tradition declined into the future. Moto Guzzi takes a further step towards the future by launching Moto Guzzi V85, a vehicle that sits halfway between the classic V7 and V9 and the large 1400 cruisers, filling the void left by the Stelvio, is a motorbike that has travel in its blood and an unmistakably Moto Guzzi soul. V85 is, therefore, the motorcycle dedicated to travel in its purest conception, which recalls the raids of the 80s thanks also to the stylistic details typical of those years which blend perfectly with the characteristics of a modern travel enduro

The design represents the meeting point between technology and functionality with a classically Moto Guzzi style, conceived to last over time so as to define the first Classic Enduro dedicated to tourism. Proportioned in dimensions that are anything but prohibitive, it is accessible for pilots of all caliber and experience and for their passenger. No compromise has been made to the detriment of comfort and habitability: the result is a motorcycle that is comfortable for two, with the panniers installed on the frame structure. The design of the tank is a reference to the tradition of Moto Guzzis set up for African raids. Also in line with the Guzzi history are the high front mudguard and the beautiful double front headlight. The fully digital instrumentation and the series of LED DRL lights on the front headlight are the extra something.

The frame is completely new: it is made of steel tubes and takes advantage of the particular anchoring of the engine to create a rigid structure that on the one hand provides precision and rigor on the road and on the other robustness and the right feeling in off-road driving. The beautiful asymmetrical aluminum swingarm features a curved arm on the left side, useful for designing a very linear flow of the exhaust pipe, in order to reduce the lateral dimensions as much as possible. The right arm of the swingarm instead houses the new cardan transmission. The monoshock directly connects the frame to the right arm of the swingarm, a solution that facilitates access to the hydraulic and spring preload adjustments, freeing up space for the layout of the exhaust system. The suspensions offer very generous wheel travel for satisfactory off-road use, also thanks to the high ground clearance of the engine, as well as guaranteeing comfort on the most common roads.

A new Moto Guzzi engine makes its debut on the V85. The construction scheme is the proprietary and exclusive one of all Moto Guzzis currently in production: it is in fact an 90 cc air-cooled transverse V-twin of 850° which, thanks to the complete redesign, now expresses 80 HP of power. It ensures rewarding performance on every route, and guarantees great character and the usual spectacular kick right from low revs.