Moto Guzzi V85TT "Travel" | Test Ride & First Impressions
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2020
- Having owned a Moto Guzzi for 8 years, I have realised just how nice an engine configuration the longitudinal v-twin is. The Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel is basically a V85TT fitted with a select few accessories from their catalogue, including panniers, heated grips, tall screen, spot lights and phone connectivity, and others.
I was very impressed with the bike, although it wasn't perfect by any means.
This video is my first impressions of the Moto Guzzi V85TT, it is not a full review as you can't do that after just half an hour in the saddle.
I hope you enjoy.
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I've had my v85 tt almost 2months now and totally love it, would definitely recommend getting one!
Ahh awesome stuff Stuart. Which version/options did you go with?
@@HippoDrones I got the yellow/white and red frame one (McDonald's), I think it's a lovely bike when you see it in person, I got the heated grips, engine bars, center stand and a front mud guard fitted as extras. My next purchase will probably be an after market exhaust and maybe a top box. I've came from a triumph speed triple r (2017 model)and sports bikes before that, I thought I'd miss the power but I don't, I just love the character of the v85tt engine and the more I ride it the more I love it.
@@stuartscott2330 Ahh that is brill :-) I think you went for the best paint option too! :-)
Great video and first ride insights. Excellent!
Ahh very much thanks for your kind words TBRD :-)
There pretty cool 👍
:-) it is def an interesting bike! :-)
Great review on the demo ride. Nice country too.
Cheers WO2 :-) I am so lucky to have so much awesome countryside nearby to play bikes on and in :-)
Another Moto Guzzi, you are a lucky man. I hope you get one. I don't get on well with screens either, I really have tried but haven't found one that suits my short height as yet. I am looking forward to future videos on your new bike. I have never ridden a bike with cruise control yet, maybe one day. The cruise control looks great. Your right comfort is a big thing on a adventure bike. Take care.
This was just a demo ride, the bike had already been sold so was a customers bike
Wow you are so in my neck of the woods here that there was a few locations if the timing was right I could have been in this video.
Will have to grab a brew some time if you are free! :-)
I like it.Looks more like a super moto.
They are awesome bikes, so awesome, I got one! :D hahaha
It is still a heavy ol'beasty though :D
Nice looking bike. So you’re after an Adventure/Touring bike. Cool!👍
It is quite pretty isn't it. When I went motocamping the other month, everyone else had bikes with top boxes etc and I got mega envy hahaha :D
@@HippoDrones I’m a soft panniers guy. Top box are great & useful. So do you have plans to travel? Looks like a great bike for touring.
@@DodgerMohr I'd like to, although this C thing is stopping that mostly.
Nice bike but more importantly what a nice ride on a gorgeous day 👌 Thanks for sharing Pete
Aye, awesome day to play on other folks bikes! :D Cheers Josh :-) I very much need a dirtybike fix soon though.... Can you believe I've only ridden my new Beta 5 times since getting it! :O flippin shocking!
@@HippoDrones that's disgusting mate! Although my 500 is dusty and cobwebby also 😭 gonna have to bring it out of retirement real soon
@@MVDBR At least you guys can run your ADV bikes on the dirtyfun! :D
You can adjust the tilt of the windscreen, that might help
Sadly it didn't help me. On the bike I purchased, I've removed the screen entirely now and replaced it with a motocross front number board which has sorted it.
Nice looking bike, do agree it's too quiet. Really interesting hearing your thoughts on it.
It is isn't it, on both counts. It is quite a pleasant sound from it, but def needs a volume boost :-)
Ace demo ride. Did not know they made an adv bike. Agree on the windscreen, it needs to hit you on the top of head or in the upper chest. Mine is great for getting wind off, but with no wind on helmet there is no ventilation either!! I wish it was adjustable, have been thinking of making that change.
Thanks and aye... has been out just over a year now I think. I am not used to bikes with fairings, so it is all quite alien to me currently :-)
Always loving your 360 camera. I rode the standard V85TT in the Philippines. Not a bad bike, very comfortable but a little underpowered I found.
They are quite cool cameras :-)
Ahh that is interesting. I guess it all depends on what you want from a bike regarding power :-)
@@HippoDrones very true, and perhaps I should have explained further, I found it unresponsive and vague. Lack of power is fine if it delivers what it has in a usable way.
@@CityBob Ahh, yeah it does have a feel of that to it at times. I think with the engine run in and being able to use the gearbox properly with full revs, it may help, but on this one, it only had 200 miles on the engine so had to keep the revs down a little.
Nice! Enjoy.
Cheers Tim, I very much did! :-)
@@HippoDrones - looks thoroughly modern too! All the bells & whistles.
@@timhicks2154 Aye, TFT, TC, ABS, CC.... all the abbreviations! :D
@@HippoDrones - they’ve done a good job there!
@@timhicks2154 :-)
Nice 👍 subbed
Ahh thank you SBB muchly appreciated :-)
Nice bike , nice review mate
Cheers Mr Fish, but your reviews are far more polished than I can do 🙂
Bike looks good. I think Moto Guzzi needs to do more marketing in the US. Ride by wire cruise control is amazing. Man I need to get a 365 view for the motocross track! Nice video Hippo!
It is weird as I know lots of Americans who have them, but the dealer network is weak there... it kind of is not great in the UK either, although this dealership was only half hour from home and I have another two around an hour from me in different directions.
The cruise control was awesome, my next bike will def have it!
Insta360 have just released the One X2 which is a cracking 360 camera, get mine next week. I love them, even when just mounted on the bars they give such a unique view, and when on a selfie-stick, it is proper cool :-)
Thanks Monkey-Butt :-)
@@HippoDrones Your camera advice has been spot on! I will have to check out the One X2!
@@MonkeyButtRides It isn't a huge advance on the One X or One R, but it is for me better than both as it has the best bits of each from what I can see :-)
I have a v7 classic here in the US. If anything, I guess I don’t find it much different than my royal Enfield’s I’ve owned. Dealer networks and mechanics are slim to none so anything I need to buy comes from eBay or Hitchcock’s in the UK. Pretty much have to do all my own wrenching. I agree completely, wish MG/piaggio marketed better and had stronger support
@@Deetroiter it is weird as Piaggio favoured bringing their Aprilia RS660 prototype to America over the UK last year, which is a bike far better suited to the British countryside roads than the American freeways!
The lower screen of the “non travel” version is perfect...no buffeting for me with that..also looks better ..smoked.👍
Hi Tim, how tall are you and what is your inside leg (if you don't mind me asking? :-)
@@HippoDrones about 5’10”....31 inch inside leg. I found the ergonomics perfect...except for the foot pegs. I got the SWMotech aftermarket pegs ...ion iirc.
Btw ...I am sure you know this but never go bigger on a screen to try and beat buffeting..you will spoil the bike completely...always smaller or diff shape etc
@@Hemlck Ahh interesting, I have similar inside leg, but am a short arse 5'6"
@@Hemlck Did yo raise the footpegs? am not familiar with the SWMotech pegs??? :-)
Great first ride. Not a fan of the plain colours. Love the yellow/ white and red paint scheme. Just noticed the exhaust is on the different side compared to most bikes. Buffeting tends to worse be on adventure bikes. Most people reckon taller screens solve it but also lower screens also make a huge difference hence why you don’t get it on sports bike. Also worth checking where the buffeting comes from. A large amount of it on vstroms is caused by the barn door mirrors rather than the screen.
Thanks Freddie, it'd be interesting to see how it compares to the Himalayan!
The other colour options are a lot nicer than this beige that is for sure, yeah the yellow is quite cool, I didn't like that one when I first saw it, like Chris said... its a bit McDonalds ahahaha :D
It seems a lot of companies do different screens for it. If I got this one I'd def have to try a different screen! :-)
@@HippoDrones well if you want to compare it then your welcome borrow my himmy once it’s run in. Nah it’s not McDonald’s it’s just retro and fun. A lot of bikes are in boring colours or boring with a touch of dull. Bikes should be loud bright exciting colours. Says the person who owns a black bike and a white bike.... ha ha.
@@AGardenShed Hahahaa "boring with a touch of dull" :D love it :D
😆 I remember sending you the link for this a while ago.
It is an interesting bike! :-)
Big thumbs up great video interesting bike take care catch you later
Cheers Mr G 🙂 You to 🙂
I like my cruise control when I’m crunching the miles. Useless on group rides though! Most adventure bikes seem to struggle with buffeting. It took me ages to sort mine out.
I think it is awesome, I will def have a bike with cruise control, we have a lot of average speed cameras around here, so will be ace on those roads! :-)
Def not a good idea when riding with others though :-)
That is legitimately a bike I could maybe buy in a few years, I think they're beautiful and a really cool bike :) I agree I'm just not mad on big screens at all! I'd def go for the smaller screen! I just love the fact they haven't tried to out horsepower other adv bikes, they went a completely different route :)
I found that with all tall ADV bikes, they all feel a bit meh to me handlebar feedback wise. Same with the Tracer 700 the time I rode it!
Noise cameras make my poor Supermagna feel oppressed :D Hmmm don't like hearing that on the side stand that makes no sense!
You haven't helped me at all now I *reaaaaaaaaaaalllly* want to test ride one, then I'd probably be in big trouble :P
All of the test rides!! :) I did indeed enjoy it :)
The fancy colours on one model I really like, foglights are handy, I'd shell out, and the stock exhaust is miserable :P God damn it I love Moto Guzzi!! :'(
You def need to grab a demo, it is a bit bigger than the V7, so you may fit on it better too! :D Moto Guzzi do seem to like doing things their way, and I applaud them for that massively. I wonder how long they can keep passing the tighter emission rules though, your vid the other day kinda covers this stuff, gonna be sad to finally say goodbye to the air cooled engines!
@@HippoDrones I'll try to next year when we're allowed to again, something to look forward to!! :)
It will be utterly devastating for us enthusiasts....we'll have to buy up lots of them to preserve :P
@@TheGorillaBiker At least they will be cheaper second hand! :D
@@HippoDrones Haha yes indeed :P
@@TheGorillaBiker :D
One Yamaha 900GT Tracer review as promised....bikemeet.net/yamaha-900-tracer-gt-review/
Cheers Don, ace to see the other options! :-)
Great video as always and I am also a Guzzi fan and owner of a V7lll special. The TT looks like a very good bike and I do like the colour. I wonder if the vibes may disappear when it loosens up a bit. If I had room for another bike I would seriously consider this one, the most attractive feature for me being the lower seat height. Keep the vids coming and ride safe, but have fun.
Thanks James :-)
Some of the vibes may have been a symptom of the loose nut that was causing the ticking noise maybe? Although I am sure once run in that is would smooth a bit too :-) The low seat height is def a selling point, I can't even get on a KTM Adventure R!
That is a really good looking bike, would live to do some serious miles on it 👍
You'll have to grab a demo on one mate! :-)
As the Guzzi small block V-Twins gained larger cc’s, I have noticed a tad more in the way of engine vibes. My V-50 Monza was smoother than it is now, with a 750 engine in it. That
V-84 may be a victim to this as well. Seems like a cracking bike. Plenty of go by the look of it!
Did you do the engine transplant on your Monza? The V85 was really nice, it had a few issues, but overall I really liked it! :-)
@@HippoDrones - I put the 750 engine in myself. I now have all the bits together for the hi-comp 840cc conversion. Time to get my arse in gear and get twirling those spanners!
@@HippoDrones - I did the engine swap on my drive, with a mate’s help just for engine removal & installation
@@timhicks2154 soz, YT has just decided to notify me of these comments lol :D
@@HippoDrones - no worries!
Needs more of a bark to the exhaust!
I def think it could sound a bit more fruity without becoming offensive, but on a tourer it is nice to not have an engine barking at you for hours on end. I'd def consider a more fruity can, but I'd be wanting it to be quieter than my V7 with the baffles in the Mistrals.
I really like this bike. It's the only adv style(ish) bike which I can accept. And I don't mind tickling, tickles... or whatever. I'm pretty sure it's nothing compared to my evo or even W. I just need to test ride it somewhere... and find an excuse for having another machine :D
I am not a fan of this colour scheme, but the bike is gorgeous in my book other than that. The ticking was a fault with this bike, so is not something to expect.... the tickles however were quite tickely hahah... a different seat, or the ticking cause being remedied may sort that too.
You don't need an excuse for a new bike, you need an excuse NOT to have a new bike! :D ;-) Go demo one! :D
Why didn't you adjust the screen.
Not my bike.
I was watching this through Facebook. But I wanted to make sure your views were counted so I switched to UA-cam.
Ahh G, you da man mate, thank you :-)
Looks like you're having a blast. Nice 360 view, where is the camera mounted?
It was a lovely bike to ride mostly :-)
I used the rear rack to mount it with a claw grip :-) You can see it's shadow in some of the shots :-)
Its always funny hearing guys who ride uncomfortable bikes get on something even mildly comfortable. It's like a new world has opened up.
We are idiots for putting up with the other bikes that suck to ride miles on! :D
@@HippoDrones I would love to see you do a review if a bike like mine. You would not believe the comfort level. Kind of a two wheeled car. =)
@@123JumpingJacks I had a demo on a Harley setup, but the dealership didn't seem interested in arranging it... They lost out on a potential £15k+ sale by treating me like I didn't matter.
@@HippoDrones I hear you on that. I drove 2 hours from my house to buy my Harley to avoid the three dealerships near me. Because I wanted to treated well.
@@123JumpingJacks Is sad that they treat folk so badly that you'd be prepared to do that!
Insta360, you need grippier balls! hahahahahahahahahahahahaha
:D and I need a more manly grip! :D
I was quite shocked at how vibey the rear shots were when you saying you arse was buzzing. I wonder what caused that. I like the look of the bike but couldn't see me spending actual money on one. I like the McDonalds Edition colourway! 😃😆
I think I'd look at the the Tenere 700 over all others in the class. Well sort of class.
Great vid as always. 👍
The vibes were getting worse as this bike had an issue, a nut had come loose apparently. The 360 cameras when on a selfie stick do wobble about a bit, so not necessarily a symptom of the bikes vibes, but possibly as they pretty much started happening at the same time.
Aye, I prefer the McDonalds livery too. The T700 is a cracking bike, I follow a channel in Aus who has one and rides it in the dirt pretty well :-)
@@HippoDrones well that was bloody lucky then that it didn't cause you a serious issue eh. Do the lottery tonight! 😃
It looks like such a great bike doesn't it. It's quite amazing the things people can do with such big bikes.
@@dynamotightstar3472 You'd probs love their channel, they are called "MVDBR Enduro" one of my favorite channels currently.
@@HippoDrones ah indeed I do. I've watched them previously. I'll go back and check out their latest stuff though mate. 👍
@@dynamotightstar3472 :-)
Our good old Guzzi friendly channel 🙂 I've been following you from the time you chopped the rear of your V7😅 Nice review nonetheless 👍🏼
Hey Amir :-) Ahh, that is really awesome... am surprised you have not got bored of my ramblings yet! :D
Ahh back when it was still matt black! :D
@@HippoDrones no, it's still fun after all these years... keep it up 👍🏼
@@ampm9771 you are a superstar, thank you 🤩
Nice bike mate the buffeting doesn't make to much noise on the upside it will protect you in the rain 😀
The camera audio didn't pick up just how noisy it was in my helmet, and the buffeting was also quite tiring. Would def keep a bit of rain off though I'd imagine :-)
Well put together video of your thoughts, thanks. Nice looking machine but I really couldn’t put up with the valves tapperty tapping, are your V7 tappets as loud but disguised by the louder exhaust?
Thank you so much for the positive feedback 👌👍
It turned out that there was an issue with this bike, a nut had come undone and was rattling about, which was causing the ticking. I originally had included a mention of that thinking it was the valves or somit, but the dealership explained once they had investigated that it was a loose nut. My V7 taps occasionally if the oil gets a little low.
@@HippoDrones I couldn’t remember hearing such a loud tapping from your bike, which had me wondering about this demo bike. Lucky nothing serious happened while you were out testing it!!
. . . I can understand the noise coz when my nuts are loose they make loud tapping noises as they knock together while i walk!!
@@bikerantics5001 hahahahaha :D I think mine have been over tightened during covid and stripped the threads! :P hahahaha
in what part of England you have sun these days? loved your review and like your V7
Hahaha, this was recorded in West Sussex! :D
Ahh thank you for saying Andrey :-)
i'm not keen on screens either, i changed mine on the GS for a sports screen and it is much better..basically like a naked bike now which is great.look forward to your next outing on an adventure bike
I guess it is hard to make a single screen work for everyone, although the BMW screens are adjustable aren't they?
@@HippoDrones yeah but even set on its lowest setting it was still blasting all the wind onto my lid and it was really noisy, much happier with the small sports screen
@@blairbluesman :-)
Not sure what it's like down south with the main dealers. But I felt a bit let down after I got my v7. Closest dealer over an hour away and wasn't very accommodating.
This dealership is around half hour from me, I have 2 others about an hour away as well :-) TBH, my V7 has only had a couple of main dealer services while it was under warranty. I either do the servicing myself now or get a well know Moto Guzzi mechanic to do it if I am unable :-)
@@HippoDrones fair enough. I think I'd get an older v7 again in a few years and just service myself.
@@wilko527 They are very easy to work on :-)
Sound like a bad lifter?
Not sure what the issues was exactly on this one, but the dealership gave it a once over and found a loose nut on something which sorted it :-)
Poor ergonomics like the side stand lug are a deal breaker for me. There’s nothing you could do about it to get comfortable. Learned that with my Monster 796 where the integrated pillion pegs forced my heels outward when riding with the balls of my feet on the pegs.
The sidestand lug issue was me trying to ride it like a sportsbike, having done a few miles on mine now I barely notice 🙂 and with the low seat my leg triangle is much more comfortable 🙂
Ducati often go for form over function sadly, my Streetfighter was the same, am sure it was at least a contributing factor in my ankle injury
Linked to Bikemeet, in the Italian section...bikemeet.net/forums/topic/moto-guzzi-v85tt-italian-on-the-adventure-conundrum/
Ahh thank you Don :-)
I do like this bike, just not that colour scheme. I like the 'Ronald Macdonald' colours. I once asked my local Yam & Guzzi dealer for a test ride on one of these. The salesman talked me out of it saying I would think it was underpowered!
Having owned a Versys 1000 and a Tiger 800, these types of bikes cause lots of buffeting problems with screens, it's the main reason I now prefer to just go naked 😂😂
I've always felt the same about naked bikes, no buffeting or the noise that brings. Haha, the Ronald McDonald colours are the nicest I think too :-)
I’m holding out for the color scheme of the 2021 century edition-silver and a beautiful sea mist green.
@@forestmotoadventures Did you get the 100 years colour option in the end? Looks stunning!
I watched another review on the V85 and the reviewer pointed out the lack of mudguard cover on the front wheel for the engine. I wonder if there are aftermarket or Moto Guzzi parts to address this issue?
Hi Simon, the mudguard from the Aprilia Caponord bolts straight on, I've fitted one to mine, I have also added a Pyramid Plastics front fender extender to that mudguard, so it now has lots of front mud and slime wintery protection :-)
Liking the design a lot. Seen some pics with the hard saddle bags and that looks good. Not liking the engine/exhaust sound. Never the less 👍👍👍.
Curious what the other one will be.
From the pics, the bags do look neat, they do give it a big bum though :-)
@@HippoDrones yeah but that’s the bike if you know what I mean.
That top case though....looks like pizza delivery 😂
@@christopherdevries1969 Top case?
@@HippoDrones I saw a picture of one
@@christopherdevries1969 Ahh, yeah I think they have some options in their accessories, this one only comes with side panniers though :-)
Hmm ...not sure you are completely sold on it! Don't know if you watch him already but andybcole on here has got one, and he seems to like his, and he was BMW through and through before. He's done pleny of reviews and cost of ownership if you want to check him out. Seems to be a bit of doubt over reliability on some of them, where others have had no propblems.
I am subbed to his channel I think, aye, he has made some good vids on it! :-)
How do you get the rear view following shots of the bike?
Hi Jeff, that is done by using a 360' camera :-)
@@HippoDrones - I couldn't see the support. I saw the shadow of a selfie stick when you did the walk around with your hand out, but not the wand. How is that 'vanished' from view?
@@jeffslade1892 That is how 360 cameras work, they have 2 lenses and the stick is between the 2 lenses so when the camera stitches them together, it ignores the bit where the stick is and thus hides it :-) They are quite clever :-)
Does it heat your legs too much? Will it be OK in the summer with 100 - 105 degrees?
In the UK we are generally grateful for any bonus heat, but I can't say I noticed any on the demo ride or the V85 I have since purchased. Some folk on the forums say it gets hot, but the UK very rarely reaches temps that high.
How did you find the weight and pushing it around?
Hi Ian, I had replied I thought, but it seems to have vanished.
TBH, although it is a lot bigger and heavier than my V7, it has lots of solid grab points with the rear rack etc, which make it a lot easier. I am sure if it was your own bike, it is something that you'd get used to very quickly! :-)
Question. Are those the lifters ticking and is that the norm for Guzzis?
The ticking that got worse as the ride went on? That was an issue with the bike, a nut had come loose somewhere. Def not the norm for Moto Guzzi bikes, although there was a recall on the V85 to tighten up the sump guard bolts recently!
@@HippoDrones YIKES!
Yes. As far as Guzzis go, ‘a noisy tappet is a happy tappet.’
@@timhicks2154 Harley Twin Cams think so in cooler weather.😬
@@HippoDrones - ah! I wonder if a tappet lock-nut had worked loose?
I don't think you're totally sold on the whole adventure bike malarkey! Just strap some soft luggage on the Triumph
I was so uncomfortable on the Street Triple with all my camping gear on it, and have seen horror stories of subframes snapping on them when folk do add luggage, although it did look like they massively overloaded them :D
@@HippoDrones We've been really happy with the touring mods on Carol's Street Triple, SW Motech rear rack and SW Motech Blaze soft panniers. A stuff sack with the tent easily goes over the rear seat supported by the panners and nothing touches the rider.
We did snap the rear carrier once, replaced by SW Motech as a weld was missing.
@@Banditmanuk the rear wet weather protection is also dire on the 765, am sure there are ways of improving it, but none are particularly pretty 🙂
How tall are you?
Hi, I'm 5'6" with an inseam of 29"
Windscreens belong on cars not bikes :P It is quite a job to get one right for you. Though most screens are not annoying at speeds up to 45 imperial. Do you have plans of taking longer trips?
I always felt the same way... have always preferred naked bikes. I've had 3 bikes in 30 years that have had fairings, they were all sportsbikes. I would like to do more motocamping that is for sure, the dreaded C is stopping any real plans being made currently though.
@@HippoDrones more postponing than stopping. I mean, more time to save money... :)
@@theodorstravels Aye, that is a more positive way of looking at it :-) Hahahaha.... I am rubbish at saving money, if I don't spend it on "A", I'll find a way to spend double on "B", "C" and "D" :D hahaha
@@HippoDrones I know, the temptations are everywhere, but it just takes some thinking through. Have separate account, plan out your expenses etc. You don't need to start saving half the income, just create a habbit of setting something aside each month. And you can gradually increase the amount, when you get more comfortable with beeing a cheapskate
@@theodorstravels :-)
Interesting! do you prefer the one with the yellow in it with the red frame?.....................................👍
I def think the 2 tone paint is far nicer than the beige! :D
@@HippoDrones I really like the Triumph Tiger 900 rally pro but the price tag keeps laughing at me..
@@gremlin2288 I hate price tags, they make reality interfere with dreams! :D
Hi. Nice review. what's your height?
Hi, and thank you.
I am 5'6" and my inseam is around 30/31" 🙂
No Guzzi dealer anywhere near me =(
Ahh dude.... that really sucks, you not got a Piaggio or Aprilia dealership near you either?
@@HippoDrones nope, two hour drive from here.
@@123JumpingJacks Ahh that sucks.... The USA is huge.... which is ace for some stuff..... less so for motorbikes! :D
Has it got any engine oil in it ? sounds like a sewing machine something is rattling !!!
Aye, this bike had an issue, a nut had come loose, been rectified now I believe 🙂
Interesting review. I thought about one of these, but the dreaded seat height got me! The bike of this ilk that I liked was the Yamaha 900GT Tracer. I can put a link here to my (written - I'm old school lol) review of that if you want? Overall it I think it more sporting that the impression I am forming of the V85 from your review. I have also tried a variety of BMW GS models. Essentially go for a water-cooled one if you go that route, Also tried a Multistrada 1200...lovely and really quick, but a different price point. Triumph 800...I liked this a great deal, but have only ridden a 2013 model.
They do a low seat for it, but it isn't much lower TBH.
Aye, feel free to bung up your link, am sure folk would be interested to read it :-)
A channel I follow has a T7, they really bash it around the outback of Australia and it seems very very capable. The standard height T7 was too tall for me, but I think they do lowering options on it. Another mate has the Multistrada, and has fitted knobbly tyres to it and can ride it harder than I could ever dream of being able to even on my Beta enduro bike... he is a nutter though and hugely talented offroad rider! :-)
I tried one of the Triumph Tiger 800 variants a couple of years back, was the low version and had terrible ground clearance. The new 900 Tigers are supposed to be incredible bikes though! :-)
@@HippoDrones One of mates has a T7, loves it. If your looking for a light option the 700GT Tracer might be worth a look, but I thought it lacked a character when I tried on last year. Another mate has just got one on a 70 plate and is over the moon with it
@@anthonydonnelly8419 The T7 is a fantastic bike, but I couldn't get the T7 even off it's side stand while sitting on it at my local dealership sadly. The same with the KTM Adventure R
This is NOT the bike for you. Kinda surprising because you're a V7 owner and you're familiar with Guzzis. You'd be hard pressed to find another adventure bike that fits you based on your body size and type, most adventure bikes are much taller than this. The parts of the bike that you don't like are easily adjusted at a small expense, there's no bike out of the box that fits like a glove. You always have to modify something to make it your own. The Japanese and German competition also have their own corks and advantages, some bikes are better than others depending on what you intent to do with it. There's no motorcycle that can do everything, trust me on this, I have 6 bikes in my garage. Many have complained about the horsepower of the V85TT and its ability for off road use but I don't find it to be terrible or a deal breaker. If you want to cruise at 120mph you need a BMW GS. If you want off road madness then a KTM is the one to go with. However, if you want unconventional styling, character, soul, Italian corks, and uniqueness, the V85TT is the one to have.
Thanks for your insight... I own a V85TT, I bought it soon after making this video, which well was over a year ago. I very much love the bike.
I think some people see my comments as hating on things, they are not, very much the opposite, but if we can't be critical, then we can't make informed choices. I have 5 motorcycles currently, and agree, no single bike does all well, some do most to an adequate level, others do individual things very well, but are less adept at many others. All my motorcycles are a compromise, and the V85TT is very much a do all things bike, it just doesn't shine at all things.
@@HippoDrones Hehehhe, ok, now we know that you're a Guzzi lover. Cheers mate, ride carefully.
@@theodoremarakas9899 :D you too buddy! :D
Am I Jealous ? ................................................................. Yes 200%
hahaha.... go grab a demo! :D