Moto Guzzi V85 TT queen at the Open House [PHOTO]

Moto Guzzi – Among the absolute protagonists of Moto Guzzi Open House currently taking place at the headquarters of the Casa dell'Aquila a Mandello del Lario, there is undoubtedly the new one Moto Guzzi V85 TT, the first medium-displacement classic enduro dedicated to motor touring, a one-of-a-kind motorcycle that manages to combine classic lines that are typically highly evocative in one body. Moto Guzzi, with cutting-edge equipment, performance and dynamics.

Moto Guzzi V85 TT: how it's made

The Guzzi wind tunnel is the cradle in which it is possible to admire a motorcycle that deviates greatly from tradition and marks a new beginning, while maintaining some cornerstones such as construction quality and the desire to be a protagonist that have always distinguished Guzzi products . The V85, which will effectively replace the larger Stelvio (which left the price lists some time ago), is a motorbike dedicated to those who want to do some touring and don't disdain some dirt roads, with a nice 850 CC and 80 HP engine made with the classic scheme transverse V-twin (a trademark for Guzzi). The frame is completely new, made of steel tubes, with a new engine anchoring system designed specifically to ensure that the two souls of the motorbike (road and enduro) can coexist as best as possible and can give the rider the sensation of having a suitable vehicle to satisfy your requests and the necessary driving style. At first glance, the solid line is striking, but at the same time very linear, with dimensions that are not too generous. Engine, windshield and driving position invite you to clock up the kilometres, while the asymmetrical swingarm underlines the attention paid to aesthetic details, but also functional ones, because it allows the side exhaust to be perfectly integrated while reducing overall dimensions. The right arm is connected directly to the frame via the monoshock. The fork has plenty of travel to facilitate use in offroad mode and the engine is well protected by the fairing below. The design of the headlights and grip covers is beautiful and the color is also spot on, with that almost scrambler look.

Moto Guzzi V85 TT: digital is beautiful

The instrument panel of the Moto Guzzi V85 TT is a masterpiece of technology. The graphics are completely digital. rich in information but at the same time readable without any problem thanks to the automatic brightness system which regulates its intensity under the sun or, for example, in a tunnel. The controls are all available in the two beautiful controllers on the handlebars. Three driving modes: Road, Rain and Offroad with different power management and traction control and ABS settings.

Moto Guzzi V85 TT: when and how to have it

The Moto Guzzi V85 TT, after the Open House catwalk, will be presented to the general public during the next edition of EICMA, while to see it on the market we will have to wait at least February 2019 even if the company confirms that there have already been many requests from the 'Italy and beyond. The price should be around 12.000 euros, but also in this sense we are awaiting official communications from Mandello.