Moto Guzzi V85TT Euro 5

[AustinW]

Yes you can set the measurement unit. Litres, gallons, US gallons. But 60+ miles per proper gallon seems to be fairly typical for solo ridden bikes. I haven’t reset my trip details in a few thousand miles now, and with nearly all those being two-up my computer has shown 57.8mpg for the last thousand or so, so that’s a long term average. The few times I’ve done a long solo trip fuel consumption improves to well over 60mlg.

 

[Jazbee]

At 62 mpg and not exactly riding for economy I’m happy. If Jazbe is getting 62 US that’s brilliant. JJH

Definitely UK imperial gallons......

 

[harry the cat]

I had a euro 4 model and it did run a bit lean. I had it remapped and it was fine. Didn’t bother messing with the exhaust because it seemed to me to provide little gain, and the exhaust sounded fine.

Now we’re in the world of euro 5 and I’m interested in how much better that is? There are deals out there already on new E5 bikes and euro5 plus in the works which I’m told has variable valve timing. Will it be much better than the existing E5?

 

[JJH]

I had a euro 4 model and it did run a bit lean. I had it remapped and it was fine. Didn’t bother messing with the exhaust because it seemed to me to provide little gain, and the exhaust sounded fine.

Now we’re in the world of euro 5 and I’m interested in how much better that is? There are deals out there already on new E5 bikes and euro5 plus in the works which I’m told has variable valve timing. Will it be much better than the existing E5?

I thought that the variable valve timing bike was out? JJH

 

[harry the cat]

I thought that the variable valve timing bike was out? JJH

I’m only going on what I was told by a sales person this week. On paper there’s a bit of a difference between the in stock E5’s and what they are calling the E5 plus. Having said that the sales person seemed a bit unsure when I asked what the difference was so it could be bollix.

 

[Clifton]

I thought that the variable valve timing bike was out? JJH

Are they on the street yet? I don't believe I've seen any owner reports. They claim to have a little more power everywhere in the range.

 

[Fluffmeister]

Are they on the street yet? I don't believe I've seen any owner reports. They claim to have a little more power everywhere in the range.

They are on the street over here, A&D my dealer have a new Strada V85 on demo. Have to say it looks great with the cast wheels and lack of rear rack (not as practical of course) but a beautiful looking bike. They’ve 3 people collect V85’s this week that I know of

 

[Wrinkly]

Picking mine up next Friday. I'm informed it has variable valve timing. The head covers are definitely different.

 

[harry the cat]

Picking mine up next Friday. I'm informed it has variable valve timing. The head covers are definitely different.

Lucky you Steve. Pictures and feedback required please.

 

[Wrinkly]

OK, I've got a definitive on the Euro 5 and the Euro 5+ bike. The Euro 5 is the 2021/22 bikes (the one with the oxygen sensors on the top of the down pipes. The Euro 5+ bike are the new 2024 VVT bikes.


I picked up my Euro5+ bike today and did a varied 120 mile route home. Duel carriage way A and B roads and a few miles of unclassified road.
The first thing that struck me is how easy this bike is to ride, it's only 18kg lighter than the Stelvio but it feels like 50kg.
Fit and finish all looks very good, I'd originally ordered the grey but plumped for the Red once I'd seen it in the flesh.
It's only up a few bhp on the old bike but the way it delivers it's power is totally different. It feels a whole lot gruntier than the old bike. e.g. Travelling at 50mph on the old bike and going for a swift safe overtake would necessitate changing down a gear, not any more, just roll it on and you're past. The fueling also feels much cleaner than the old bike. I'm not sure if there have been any frame changes but the handling felt slightly sharper as ever the brakes are first class. Clutch was light but with plenty of feel and the gearbox clean and crisp. just a slight click which lets you know it's actually changed gear. The new style adhjustable screen is very easy to operate and very effective. There is wind noise (you're on a motorbike) but absolutely no buffeting.
Suspension remains pretty basic with settings for rebound damping and ride height, it felt more than adequate rather than good even on very choppy roads, much better then the Stelvio but about the same as the old bike.
Michelin Anakee adventure tyres which felt absolutely fine, but I suspect the handling could be sharpened a little with more road bias tyres. I did ask if I could swap the spoked wheels from my bike for a set of alloys from a standard bike. The answer was no, something to do with warranty.

It's early days, but overall, I like it, I like it a lot and it is a definite improvement on the old model. Not that there was anything wrong with that.

 

[richardbd]

OK, I've got a definitive on the Euro 5 and the Euro 5+ bike. The Euro 5 is the 2021/22 bikes (the one with the oxygen sensors on the top of the down pipes. The Euro 5+ bike are the new 2024 VVT bikes.


I picked up my Euro5+ bike today and did a varied 120 mile route home. Duel carriage way A and B roads and a few miles of unclassified road.
The first thing that struck me is how easy this bike is to ride, it's only 18kg lighter than the Stelvio but it feels like 50kg.
Fit and finish all looks very good, I'd originally ordered the grey but plumped for the Red once I'd seen it in the flesh.
It's only up a few bhp on the old bike but the way it delivers it's power is totally different. It feels a whole lot gruntier than the old bike. e.g. Travelling at 50mph on the old bike and going for a swift safe overtake would necessitate changing down a gear, not any more, just roll it on and you're past. The fueling also feels much cleaner than the old bike. I'm not sure if there have been any frame changes but the handling felt slightly sharper as ever the brakes are first class. Clutch was light but with plenty of feel and the gearbox clean and crisp. just a slight click which lets you know it's actually changed gear. The new style adhjustable screen is very easy to operate and very effective. There is wind noise (you're on a motorbike) but absolutely no buffeting.
Suspension remains pretty basic with settings for rebound damping and ride height, it felt more than adequate rather than good even on very choppy roads, much better then the Stelvio but about the same as the old bike.
Michelin Anakee adventure tyres which felt absolutely fine, but I suspect the handling could be sharpened a little with more road bias tyres. I did ask if I could swap the spoked wheels from my bike for a set of alloys from a standard bike. The answer was no, something to do with warranty.

It's early days, but overall, I like it, I like it a lot and it is a definite improvement on the old model. Not that there was anything wrong with that.

Pics please…

 

[Wrinkly]

Pics please…

Sorry Rich I can't do pics.

 

[Wanderer69]

Sorry Rich I can't do pics.

Hi, any update on the new 24 V85 please, Just about to sell my 22my V85, trying to decide if I buy a new run out 23my, or go for the new 24my with vario valves, ect, though at more cost of course...
Cheers Wanderer

 

[Wrinkly]

Hi, any update on the new 24 V85 please, Just about to sell my 22my V85, trying to decide if I buy a new run out 23my, or go for the new 24my with vario valves, ect, though at more cost of course...
Cheers Wanderer

Nothing more to report really. The original V85 was/is a cracking bike. The Euro5+ bike is just a bit better all round and quite a lot better in some areas. One small thing I have noticed is, that where folks were fitting the 'Micky ears' in the fork recesses to stop a bit of turbulence Guzzi have now designed them into the top of the tank. Just goes to show. They do follow what's going on and what folks are seeing.