Author Topic: 2021 V85 TT (Read 3681 times)

Dirk_S · « **on:** January 13, 2021, 10:32:14 AM »

https://www.rideapart.com/news/465952/2021-moto-guzzi-v85tt-update/

Tubeless spoked tires
Minor increase in torque
A couple more ride modes
A couple more color ways
A kg or two lighter

Good tweaks!

Mayor_of_BBQ · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2021, 11:34:11 AM »

New wheels look awesome. Very nice. Now just build a dealership near me!

Dirk_S · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2021, 11:49:40 AM »

The spoke appears to be shifted out onto lips on the rim. Interesting; not sure that I’ve seen this treatment before.

Mayor_of_BBQ · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2021, 12:17:23 PM »

Quote from: Dirk_S on January 13, 2021, 11:49:40 AM

The spoke appear to be shifted out onto what appears to be lips on the rim. Interesting; not sure that I’ve seen this treatment before.

nah thats deff a thing.. not that uncommon

flip · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2021, 12:53:02 PM »

Quote from: Dirk_S on January 13, 2021, 11:49:40 AM

The spoke appear to be shifted out onto what appears to be lips on the rim. Interesting; not sure that I’ve seen this treatment before.

Looks like the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally wheels.

Andy1 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2021, 01:08:21 PM »

The BMW Airheads of the 1990s , R100R and GS, used similar rims with the spokes outside the tyre.
AndyB

rtbickel · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2021, 01:12:46 PM »

That's good news, but when will they offer a windshield that works worth a damn? Stock is pretty useless and the aftermarket offerings appear to be not much better without a Frankensteining of wings, vents, etc. Time they took the wind tunnel out of mothballs and used it for something other than a tourist attraction.

mobiker · « **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2021, 01:29:17 PM »

Quote from: Dirk_S on January 13, 2021, 11:49:40 AM

The spoke appears to be shifted out onto lips on the rim. Interesting; not sure that I’ve seen this treatment before.

Been done for decades. My 1988 BMW has tubeless spoke wheels made that way and I'm pretty sure MG has used that configuration in the past.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2021, 01:31:47 PM »

How much does it weigh?

Dirk_S · « **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2021, 01:35:14 PM »

Oh, I’m absolutely aware of tubeless rims and their various looks, but I just hadn’t noticed any where the rim had a slim, dedicated spoke-receiving lip extending out horizontally. Most others I’ve seen have been vertical extensions, be it on the outside of the rim or in-line with the vertical center, or the lip was more of a graduated ridge that appears to bear more strength over a thinner ridge that I see on this and the Caponord Rally.

bobrebos · « **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2021, 01:40:18 PM »

Thats a nice looking Guzzi!

mobiker · « **Reply #11 on:** January 13, 2021, 01:45:22 PM »

Quote from: Dirk_S on January 13, 2021, 01:35:14 PM

Oh, I’m absolutely aware of tubeless rims and their various looks, but I just hadn’t noticed any where the rim had a slim, dedicated spoke-receiving lip extending out horizontally. Most others I’ve seen have been vertical extensions, be it on the outside of the rim or in-line with the vertical center, or the lip was more of a graduated ridge that appears to bear more strength over a thinner ridge that I see on this and the Caponord Rally.

Ok. I'm not seeing what you're seeing. Won't be the first, or last, time I don't understand. Here's the BMW's. Not my pic.

Nick · « **Reply #12 on:** January 13, 2021, 01:53:22 PM »

Quote from: Dirk_S on January 13, 2021, 11:49:40 AM

The spoke appears to be shifted out onto lips on the rim. Interesting; not sure that I’ve seen this treatment before.

2003-04 EV

Dirk_S · « **Reply #13 on:** January 13, 2021, 02:27:58 PM »

Ha, I guess when one is a visual draftsman of words, I ought to stick to that...

Also, don’t judge my carcass or sidewalls...

steven c · « **Reply #14 on:** January 13, 2021, 02:35:12 PM »

Seems like they may be listening to what people want.

LowRyter · « **Reply #15 on:** January 13, 2021, 02:39:51 PM »

nothing wrong with torque and wheels

Huzo · « **Reply #16 on:** January 13, 2021, 03:40:41 PM »

Quote from: mobiker on January 13, 2021, 01:45:22 PM

Ok. I'm not seeing what you're seeing. Won't be the first, or last, time I don't understand. Here's the BMW's. Not my pic.

mobiker · « **Reply #17 on:** January 13, 2021, 03:48:30 PM »

Quote from: Dirk_S on January 13, 2021, 02:27:58 PM

Ha, I guess when one is a visual draftsman of words, I ought to stick to that...

Also, don’t judge my carcass or sidewalls...

The picture doesn't look like your drawing to me. Have to wait for better pics. Then all will become clear

Now I want to know: What exactly is a "visual draftsman of words"?

Dirk_S · « **Reply #18 on:** January 13, 2021, 03:51:35 PM »

Quote from: mobiker on January 13, 2021, 03:48:30 PM

Now I want to know: What exactly is a "visual draftsman of words"?

Click on the link under my name to find out :)

mobiker · « **Reply #19 on:** January 13, 2021, 03:57:08 PM »

Quote from: Dirk_S on January 13, 2021, 03:51:35 PM

Click on the link under my name to find out :)

lucky phil · « **Reply #20 on:** January 13, 2021, 03:57:36 PM »

Quote from: mobiker on January 13, 2021, 03:48:30 PM

The picture doesn't look like your drawing to me. Have to wait for better pics. Then all will become clear
Now I want to know: What exactly is a "visual draftsman of words"?

I agree, not the same as the drawing. The Guzzi rim spoke protrusion looks to be at a 45 deg or there abouts angle from the tyre sidewall. No matter its just a detail that isn't in the make or break category. Design evolution.

Ciao

Knuckle Dragger · « **Reply #21 on:** January 14, 2021, 02:28:44 AM »

Great to see they're merely tinkering, rather than messing, with the winning recipe. A bit more grunt never goes astray....

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #22 on:** January 14, 2021, 06:14:00 AM »

I don’t see 100th anniversary badging anywhere.

Jorg66 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 14, 2021, 09:47:35 AM »

Sadly Euro 5 and coming Euro 5 B doesn't make it any easier to give it more Grund.

Kev m · « **Reply #24 on:** January 14, 2021, 10:03:22 AM »

Quote from: Jorg66 on January 14, 2021, 09:47:35 AM

Sadly Euro 5 and coming Euro 5 B doesn't make it any easier to give it more Grund.

I'm under the impression the V85 was designed to meet EU V, if not also V B.

Bisbonian · « **Reply #25 on:** January 14, 2021, 11:35:28 AM »

I feel like the Ducati Multistrada Enduro used a similar wheel design.
When I saw it in the shop I though the rims stuck out past the tires a bit, but it could have just been perspective.

https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/bikes/multistrada/multistrada-1260-enduro

bad Chad · « **Reply #26 on:** January 14, 2021, 11:57:04 AM »

Quote from: Kev m on January 14, 2021, 10:03:22 AM

I'm under the impression the V85 was designed to meet EU V, if not also V B.

You're right Kev, the v85tt was/is EU5 compliant since it's release. Whoops, strike that! I'm wrong.

Huzo · « **Reply #27 on:** January 14, 2021, 11:57:39 AM »

Where is this bridge..?

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It featured in the ad..

Solorider73 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 14, 2021, 12:44:12 PM »

Quote from: bad Chad on January 14, 2021, 11:57:04 AM

You're right Kev, the v85tt was/is EU5 compliant since it's release.

The 2019 and 2020 are Euro 4 compliant not 5. Look under technical specs on the MG website.

My crude understanding of the difference is lower limits and Euro 5 requires the motorcycle to meet those requirements over the life of the bike where Euro 4 had a mileage limit. Not sure what impact that has on the design.

Jorg66 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 14, 2021, 12:57:55 PM »

With still being Air cooled and to be in commplience with Euro V B. Guess that was all the power MG could get out of this Motor.
To Boot, there are also Noise level Restrictions in place in certain Areas of Europe and more coming .95 dbA in idle also causes Restrictions.

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Author Topic: 2021 V85 TT (Read 3681 times)

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