Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2020 vs. Yamaha XSR900 2019
Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2020
Yamaha XSR900 2019
Overview - Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2020 vs Yamaha XSR900 2019
Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2020
Yamaha XSR900 2019
Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2020 compared to Yamaha XSR900 2019
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2020
The cruiser among the touring enduros radiates cosiness and sovereignty. Its thundering V2 engine moves well and forgivingly. The chassis and brakes also work well. It is just as ill-suited to extreme off-road situations as it is in the hands of notorious knee-grinders. The Moto Guzzi V 85 TT likes to do its rounds in a refined and comfortable manner, and even for longer tours it offers enough practical comfort with its cardan drive and ergonomics. On top of that, it looks sensational and conveys emotion. The only thing some of our testers would like is a few more horses than its 80 hp.
Yamaha XSR900 2019
The Yamaha XSR900 is a classic optical illusion - with its round headlight, angular tank and attached tail light, it clearly passes for a retro bike. But it's no coincidence that the performance is reminiscent of the potent mid-range naked bike Yamaha MT-09, which is the extremely sporty basis for the XSR900. So the engine is a blast and the brakes are appropriately venomous. Fortunately, the engineers didn't overdo it with the chassis, the XSR900 offers sufficient comfort and the upright riding position is more comfortable than the powerful engine would lead one to expect. All in all, the XSR900 is one of the sportiest models among the retro bikes.
