V85 TT Merged Threadfest

[Rhodan]

In a total topic slide...
Unkept, I really liked the music you used when you picked up the Breva.  Saw that video...oh, a while ago.  Enjoyed it all 'round.

[Unkept]

In a total topic slide...
Unkept, I really liked the music you used when you picked up the Breva.  Saw that video...oh, a while ago.  Enjoyed it all 'round.

Bert Jerred has some nice music. :) https://www.jamendo.com/artist/435761/bert-jerred

Thanks for the feedback! It's be so long since I did those.

[egschade]

God help me I like it...I feel another mistake in my future. [emoji56]

I'm going to Wayne MG when they come in. You'll need to find another dealer. First one to Mistakeville wins!

[Cam3512]

I'm going to Wayne MG when they come in. You'll need to find another dealer. First one to Mistakeville wins!

Fine with me, I'll deal with Hamlin's.  At least he knows what he's doing!

[egschade]

Fine with me, I'll deal with Hamlin's.  At least he knows what he's doing!

I know they're new but Indian / MG of Wayne was very easy to work with and seems to have done a fine job setting up my V7. Time will tell of course but I prefer a 25 minute drive to a 2 hour one.

[jas67]

Fine with me, I'll deal with Hamlin's.  At least he knows what he's doing!

I wish Hamlin's was closer to me.   He's like four or five hours away from me.   

[bad Chad]

I wish Hamlin's was closer to me.   He's like four or five hours away from me.   
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I have wishes too. I'm not going to share them here.   

[Unkept]

Not a lot of new info, but some new pictures here!

And hey, looks like an Ohlins rear shock on this one! That would be a nice option.

https://www.moto.it/intermot-colonia/moto-guzzi-v85-tt-arriva-a-intermot-colonia.html

[Huzo]

But...
Where  is  the  red  one...?

[egschade]

This solid variant is more to my personal taste. So are the more road oriented tires. It's going to be a long winter waiting for this one to show up next year.

[Huzo]

I really do think they will sell heaps.
It will be great if the model run can survive long enough to develop any early wrinkles out.

[timax]

Already modding mine!
moto-guzzi-v85-tt-tims by Tim, on Flickr

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

I really do think they will sell heaps.
It will be great if the model run can survive long enough to develop any early wrinkles out.

It would be better if Guzzi (Piaggio) developed any early wrinkles out before it was released to the public. Isn't that the way it's supposed to be done?   

[JohninVT]

Man....I really, really like it.  There's no way the wet weight is under 500lbs though.  Ginger Princess would slap me if I made her ride with the hinges in that top box digging into her back all day.  Who the hell thought leaving those exposed was a good idea? The quasi driver backrest/passenger ladybit's agitator on the seat has to go.  Do none of these Italian designers take their mistresses on rides?

Anyway, I love the muted blue gray and if it's not ridiculously expensive I'll trade my 1400 Touring towards one. 

[twowheeladdict]

Man....I really, really like it.  There's no way the wet weight is under 500lbs though.  Ginger Princess would slap me if I made her ride with the hinges in that top box digging into her back all day.  Who the hell thought leaving those exposed was a good idea? The quasi driver backrest/passenger ladybit's agitator on the seat has to go.  Do none of these Italian designers take their mistresses on rides?

Anyway, I love the muted blue gray and if it's not ridiculously expensive I'll trade my 1400 Touring towards one.

The back armor in her jackets should keep her from feeling it, and you can always stick some closed cell foam on there.

[Kev m]

The back armor in her jackets should keep her from feeling it, and you can always stick some closed cell foam on there.

Only if she sits backwards on her jacket...

[KiwiKev]

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[PJPR01]

Looks like Il Piccolo Stelvio...hope it does well as well!  All sorts of nice colors would make this bike pop...

+1 on those rear box hinges...that's got to be a mistake on the design of the box...

The yellow "anti-neblina" headlights are cool...sort of like a 1960's Citroen or Peugeot

So do we all think that this is the same 900 motor currently loaded in the V9 at this point, or do the rumor mills suggest an even different variant of the V9?

Can't wait to see one in person!

[Murray]

Looks like Il Piccolo Stelvio...hope it does well as well!  All sorts of nice colors would make this bike pop...

+1 on those rear box hinges...that's got to be a mistake on the design of the box...

The yellow "anti-neblina" headlights are cool...sort of like a 1960's Citroen or Peugeot

So do we all think that this is the same 900 motor currently loaded in the V9 at this point, or do the rumor mills suggest an even different variant of the V9?

Can't wait to see one in person!

The motocolismo article suggests a significant amount of modification to the V9 motor to have any chance of hitting thier claimed HP numbers they will need to. Its entirely possible the one for the show and prototypes that a v9 motor was dropped in intially.

[Huzo]

It would be better if Guzzi (Piaggio) developed any early wrinkles out before it was released to the public. Isn't that the way it's supposed to be done?   

Yep.
Just how do you think that can be made to happen ?

[nobleswood]

Yep.
Just how do you think that can be made to happen ?

Wait, I thought we were the Beta test group 

[Darren Williams]

Wait, I thought we were the Beta test group 

Truth here. Large manufacturers have test stands to simulate real world running conditions that new motors and gear boxes are put through. Then there are the test mules where riders put on many miles generating feedback. I wouldn't mind being a test rider for some types of bikes. Of course that could get old after a while, I think, and I may not have the perception skills to obtain the feedback the factory would need.

[Tusayan]

It's good to see that as they move into production, Piaggio is downplaying the 1985 retro aspect. 

No center stand and apparently plastic fuel tank would both weigh heavily on me if I were seriously contemplating one of these.  If saving weight is their issue, removing the extra headlight would help. Nobody has built a bike to replace the early GS, and I wish somebody would.  This is close, maybe with some modifications, time will tell.

[ridingron]

11 pages of mostly BS. I would be surprised if during the first year of sales, this group buys a half dozen.      

[JohninVT]

The reported 'under 12,000 Euro' price will cool-off one or two!

It will cool off most of them.  They'll whine about the price and say the bike should have carbs, points, a cable operated clutch and cost the same as a V7III.  Then they'll boast that their Cali II(that they bought used 30 years ago) is better in every way and the only reason they don't buy a new Guzzi is that their bike isn't worn out yet.     

[pyoungbl]

11 pages of mostly BS. I would be surprised if during the first year of sales, this group buys a half dozen.      

Absolutely!  Nobody on this board would pop for a brand new Guzzi.  Hey, wait a minute...I bought a new Stelvio.  Heck, I bought a new V7.  Oh, and there was that new ST2 and the new Multistrada, and the new RX3 and the new TT250.  Nope, nobody on this board buying new stuff.  That's just throwing your money away.

[bad Chad]

You're an exception, 98% will find a way to avoid buying a new Guzzi.  Actually, I suspect it's closer to 99%!

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

I bought my new Guzzis when Guzzi was still Guzzi. I have little interest in an Aprilia or Piaggio. 

[Ncdan]

Why buy a new guzzi when there are so many ridders try them and after the  warranty runs out declares, " the heck with this" and tight wads like me can buy them for 1/3 of what they paid for them  new. Back in may when I bought my 2015 with 2600 miles, I paid 2k under the KBB value.

[Tusayan]

11 pages of mostly BS. I would be surprised if during the first year of sales, this group buys a half dozen.      

Many people think throwing out insubstantial one liners is BS, maybe you disagree.

Are you going to buy a V85TT as they arrive in the showrooms? Will you be unhappy when somebody shows up with cash to buy it after you don’t want it any more?  Or you would prefer that nobody buy used bikes?

I couldn’t say whether Guzz buyers are smart shoppers in general or better investors than average, but I do think they are pretty good at maximizing value in the motorcycle market specifically.

The ‘under Euro 12K’ price will be in Europe, including what in most places is 20% VAT.  I’d guess the US price will be about the same price in USD, probably a little less, plus whatever sales tax may apply to your purchase.