V85 TT Merged Threadfest

[redhawk47]

I tried

LOL

[redhawk47]

I would be happy to have the V85 with a V9 engine, or even a V7.
I did fine with a 16L tank on my F800GS, 21L makes it a bit more top heavy.

[Huzo]

I tried

I like the colour and the spoked rear wheel 

[Mr Pootle]

I tried

If that goes into production, put my name down for one.

[Zoom Zoom]

Well, if you simply cannot wait for Guzzi's version, I have located an inexpensive alternative on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Angry-Birds-Plush-8-Inch-Yellow/dp/B004J7B2DO/ref=sr_1_42?ie=UTF8&qid=1519650230&sr=8-42&keywords=angry+bird+doll

$24.00 with free shipping.

John Henry

[egschade]

Haven't played Angry Birds in a while. Now you've motivated me to waste a couple of hours playing it again. Just had a Nor'easter so I have an excuse to sit inside.

[Green1000S]

I tried

Dang,,, knobbies and everything.
Cash burning a hole in my pocket, can I buy one???

[RRider]

It does look - "Classic enduro" as they say in the add.

It's looks more simplified, rugged and less plastic than the somewhat boring BMWs, Yamahas, Suzukis etc....and still capable enough.

I do hope they keep the weight under control in the final version.

[Chuck in Indiana]

Well, if you simply cannot wait for Guzzi's version, I have located an inexpensive alternative on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Angry-Birds-Plush-8-Inch-Yellow/dp/B004J7B2DO/ref=sr_1_42?ie=UTF8&qid=1519650230&sr=8-42&keywords=angry+bird+doll

$24.00 with free shipping.

John Henry

Nice, but a little large to mount on the Mighty Scura's other turnsignal. <shrug>

[rocker59]

Only a 15 liter fuel tank?   Can that possibly be right?

Am I the only living person in the Galaxy who cares about having a fairly large gas tank???   My little V7 has a 22 liter tank, and I wish it had maybe a gallon or two more capacity.

You're not the only one. 

If this new ADVbike has only 15 liters of fuel, I'll know Guzzi has jumped the shark.

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[kingoffleece]

You can never have too much fuel on a ADV bike.  If that makes it too top heavy, don't fill it all the way.

[willowstreetguzziguy]

You can never have too much fuel on a ADV bike.  If that makes it too top heavy, don't fill it all the way.

 My thoughts exactly. My 1200Sport holds 6 gallons of gas. If i’m planning to have to move it around and work on it I try to keep the amount of gallons in the tank rather low. But it’s always nice having a 6 gallon supply of gas in the tank when you’re on the trip. Like you said you can always put a smaller amount in it.

[bad Chad]

15 liters is 4 US gallons, same volume as my v65 had.   Should have a range in the area of 200 miles,  pretty typical of motorcycles today.   I don't think this bike is aimed at the hard core end of the adventure market, thus a 200 mile range may not be an issue for 90% of intended market 
That said, why not wait and see what comes to market later this year?  Maybe they will squeeze 5-6 gallons in the end.

[JohninVT]

Every Guzzi in the last decade has achieved great mileage.  a 200 mile range is realistic for a Guzzi with a 15L tank.  The ADV crowd use Rotopax containers on longer trips so the tank size really isn't an issue in my mind.  Everyone bitches about the tank size on every ADV bike but they're mostly Walter Mitty types who think they're going to ride a bazillion miles and never stop to take a leak or smoke a cigarette.  Most of the bigger ADV bikes struggle to get 40mpg.  The main exception is the DL650 that routinely gets nearly 60mpg.  If the Guzzi get's closer to 50mpg the tank range will be a moot point for about 98% of riders.  Like I said, the other 2% use a rotopax on longer trips anyway. 

[Kev m]

Aw hell, Jenn can just about squeeze 200 miles out of her Duc with only a 3.5g tank.

Of course, I CAN'T.... but I'm much bigger and less disciplined.

[jas67]

Aw hell, Jenn can just about squeeze 200 miles out of her Duc with only a 3.5g tank.

Of course, I CAN'T.... but I'm much bigger and less disciplined.

My R1200RS has a 5 gallon tank.  I barely get 200 miles out of it.  That'll probably improve as the weather warms up.     
It would also improve with discipline.    I got 50 MPG with it on one tank.      Average has been closer to 42 

My Duc is nearly the same as Jenn's, only slightly bigger engine.    170 miles is about max for me.  Again, probably discipline, and to a lessor extent than Kev, size.

[cloudbase]

I'd kill to get a 200 mile range on the Quota.

[rocker59]

15 liters is 4 US gallons, same volume as my v65 had.   Should have a range in the area of 200 miles,  pretty typical of motorcycles today.   

My V7s returned 46-52 mpg.  That does not equal 200 miles out of 4-gallons.  You cannot trust running down to fumes when travelling west of The Mississippi River, unless you're keeping to interstates.  Even then, it can get dicey doing that in some places.

Every Guzzi in the last decade has achieved great mileage.  a 200 mile range is realistic for a Guzzi with a 15L tank.   

I'm trying to figure out if you're joking here, or not.  What is "great mileage"?  If that is 35-40 mpg, then I guess you're right.  California 1100s, V11 Sports and California 1400s, among other fuel injected Guzzis, struggle to return more than 40mpg when loaded and travelling at highway speeds.

No one really knows what this "new" 850 engine will do, but to safely go 200 miles on 15L, it will need to return a minimum of 55mpg.  That would be great, but I'm not holding my breath when they can't do that from a 750 that weighs less than 450 lbs.

[Kev m]

No one really knows what this "new" 850 engine will do, but to safely go 200 miles on 15L, it will need to return a minimum of 55mpg.  That would be great, but I'm not holding my breath when they can't do that from a 750 that weighs less than 450 lbs.

I can't say about YOUR old V7, but most of the ones around here are reporting that regularly.

I.E. it's rare I get below 50 mpg, and not uncommon for me to get closer to 55.

And reports I hear about the V7 III and V9 are that they are just as good.

But we'll see.

[Gutzi]

Whatever the gas mileage, I think it’s a stunning bike and the color scheme is based on the Guzzi Dakar racers of old. I’m planning to swap my BMW 1200 GSA for one when it comes out 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[JohninVT]

No.  I’m not joking.  An 800 Tiger low fuel light comes on at 160.  God help you if you have a heavy wrist on a Multistrada because you’ll be walking in as little as 140 miles.  My V-Strom 1000 would barely go 200 if I was hammering on it and they have a 6 gallon tank.  Most ADV bikes are similar.  If you’re going to run 250+ miles all the time withought stopping buy a Rotopax for $50. 

[PICKLEKOOKEN]

 :Beating_A_Dead_Hors e_by_liviu I don't know where everybody lives on this site, but when your going across Kanas Nebraska eastern Colorado you need a big tank I could hardly get out of Colorado on the 6 gallon tank of the Norgy at highway speeds. The trick is to get across the Great American Desert east as fast as possible ( with out a ticket).

[rocker59]

I can't say about YOUR old V7, but most of the ones around here are reporting that regularly.

I.E. it's rare I get below 50 mpg, and not uncommon for me to get closer to 55.

And reports I hear about the V7 III and V9 are that they are just as good.

But we'll see.

I had both a 2010 and a 2015 V7.  They both got about the same mileage.  The 2015 may have regularly returned a couple mpg better than the 2010.

If riding the 2015 55-65 and taking it easy on 2-lane backroads, it would return the 52 mpg.  On 70-75 mph roads, and with the Hepco Becker luggage and my heft, it would be more like 46-48 mpg.  Its big tank was nice, as I usually stopped for gas around 225 miles, with plenty to spare.  Very nice range with the 5.5 gallon tank on the 2015 V7!!!

[rocker59]

   If you�re going to run 250+ miles all the time withought stopping buy a Rotopax for $50.

Using a Rotopax means you have to stop!   

I have a 1gal Rotopax that I carry with me when sport-touring in the west.  Fits in the bottom of my tailbag.  Haven't had to use it, but nice knowing it's there.

[Kev m]

I had both a 2010 and a 2015 V7.  They both got about the same mileage.  The 2015 may have regularly returned a couple mpg better than the 2010.

Yeah, I know, but look at your own statement.

And I'm just noting that I NEVER get 50+ mpg on anything... even Jenn's Duc where she regularly gets mid-to-high 50's, but somehow I pretty much always do on the V7 (barring very cold temps).

And I just seems like I've heard more reports of that on the 1TB models than earlier ones, so I think there's something there...

[voncrump]

This mock up of the V85 was floating around a few months ago. I would buy this.



Although it seems to be a reversed image it looks gooood. Even with the standard V9 engine, I'm in.
Cheers, voncrump

[Huzo]

Yep.
Ditch the sump guard, polished alloy rims, silver finish on forks, nicer pipe ( Beetled to suit), Anthracite grey frame (like the Ducati Multistrada) and it's..
Shut up and take my money!

[jas67]

And I'm just noting that I NEVER get 50+ mpg on anything... even Jenn's Duc where she regularly gets mid-to-high 50's, but somehow I pretty much always do on the V7 (barring very cold temps).

And I just seems like I've heard more reports of that on the 1TB models than earlier ones, so I think there's something there...

My 2TB (2009 V7C) got 44-46 MPG commuting in moderate temps (15 miles), and 46-48 MPG on longer rides.
My 1TB V7's (2013 V7R, 2014 V7S) get 47-50 MPG commuting in moderate temps (15 miles), and 52-55 MPG on longer rides.

So, at least for me, I get about 10% better MPG out of my 1TB V7's than I did my 2TB one.

[Huzo]

When they hit our shores, my Mk 2 is up for grabs.

[j.r.r.]

Interview with Marco Lambri, Manager of the Piaggio Group Styling Centre, designer of V85 https://goo.gl/gBzNmH. Except the picture there is no much more details about the bike