V85TT Cherry Popped.

[benellifred]

Do you really mean ponderous ? I have ridden loads of TTs and never has that word come into my head
I followed my mate Dave on our run over the Pyrenees a couple of years ago on his and Ponderous certainly wasnt what I was thinking the are fantastically fluid handling bikes that can be punted up a twisty road to great effect

Maybe lacking in punch compared to a 1250 GS but never ponderous

‘Punted up a twisty road to great effect’ sums the bike up nicely. Just back (3 weeks ago) from a week in and around Potes, Spain and my V85TT E5+ was the perfect weapon. Great handling for the faster sweepy stuff, and good grunt for the 2nd gear hairpins on the minor roads. Also held its own on the motorway down from Santander

Oh, the factory heated seat was sublime as well

Fred

 

[cartejo5]

Question for you owners, is there much difference between the early models and the later e5 models?

 

[Nick Marshall]

Not an owner. But looked at several.

Think the old TFT display is smaller compared to the latest.
Early bikes had tubed tyres and I also think the latest bikes have a few bhp more with variable valve timing.

Below. Picture of early TFT compared with new TFT.

 

[Akulaking]

Question for you owners, is there much difference between the early models and the later e5 models?

I think there is, I’ve recently bought an E5+ and certainly feels more responsive than the earlier model. I had a 22 model year previously .Not massively but very noticeable. Also the newer switch gear is better, as is the new TFT. Adjustable screen is a nice touch too.

 

[Clifton]

I believe only the first year (2020) had tube tyres. 2021 E5 got tubeless wheels, a couple more riding modes, gear indicator functions with clutch in, and lost a couple HP at the top end but gained low and mid range torque.

 

[Lord Snooty]

Question for you owners, is there much difference between the early models and the later e5 models?

Austin W of this parish has owned both, give him a shout

 

[Wrinkly]

Question for you owners, is there much difference between the early models and the later e5 models?

Not that much difference between the early models and the E5, but a very noticeable difference between the early models and the E5+. I do miss my V85.

 

[cartejo5]

Many thanks guys, keep it coming. Is this a v85 e5+. Also does anyone know the bike, it's a 25 reg model from teasdales which has just been swapped for a bmw at Vertu sunderland.

 

[Bobinyak]

I've had Wrinklies v85 e5+ for nearly a year now and is a pleasure to ride. I’ve fitted original MG rack and fitted lone rider soft motobags although the fixings on the lone rider frame needed adjusting to make compatible with the rack. Now great for two up camping trips/touring.

 

[Wrinkly]

Many thanks guys, keep it coming. Is this a v85 e5+. Also does anyone know the bike, it's a 25 reg model from teasdales which has just been swapped for a bmw at Vertu sunderland.

Yes that's a Euro5+

 

[cartejo5]

Well that’s it! Done deal pick it up this afternoon, can I pick people brains re the seat. This one’s got a low comfort seat which feels a bit low to me even on a couple of short test rides. So I’m 6’ 32” inseam and trying to decide between a standard comfort seat or a high one - has anyone any direct experience?

Many thanks for all of your help.

 

[RichardD]

I'm also 6' with 32" inside leg. I have the standard seat and it's a good height for me - with no discomfort at the knee and easy flat footing. I did find the screen was noisy/turbulent but a simple clip on deflector sorted that.

 

[wessie]

clicked past 10,000 miles whilst in France & Spain. Still enjoying the bike. Really good in the Pyrenees. Comfy and 300 mile tank range, which was handy when petrol is a lot cheaper on the Spanish side. I think I crossed the border 6 times on various routes over the 8 days in the Pyrenees so tried to fill up in Spain.
Nothing has gone wrong in the 19 months. Just 900 & 6000 mile services plus a set of tyres. The OE Dunlop Trailmax Meridian were excellent, changed at 8600 miles, although they would have lasted a bit longer but not the Euro trip. There was limited choice in September. The Meridians and Conti Road/Trail Attack were not available so I plumped for a set of sport touring Bridgestone T32. As the T33 has been launched recently, they were a little cheaper than Road 6 and Roadtec 02. The T32 were fine during the trip on dry and wet roads.
My only gripe is that the clutch is quite heavy in stop go traffic. I had to filter from the Avon Bridge to Magor on the M49/M4 as the M48 bridge was shut. The Chepstow bound traffic clogged the M4 so I had to weave through the traffic. Pick up drivers seem to be cúnts and deliberately narrow gaps, plus the usual wait for parallel trucks to part when riding with panniers.