Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021 vs. Yamaha Tracer 900 2019

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021

Yamaha Tracer 900 2019

Overview - Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021 vs Yamaha Tracer 900 2019

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021

Yamaha Tracer 900 2019

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Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021 compared to Yamaha Tracer 900 2019

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021

Yamaha Tracer 900 2019

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021

Yamaha Tracer 900 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	59.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	80 HP	Engine power	115 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	80 Nm	Torque	87.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	11.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	3
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	2	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	OHV	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	853 ccm	Displacement	847 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,160 mm
Width	Width	950 mm	Width	950 mm
Height	Height	1,300 mm	Height	1,345 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	229 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 2021

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.

Cosy, forgiving V2 engine

great sound

good decelerating brakes

very iconic, beautiful exterior

suitable for light off-road terrain

easy-care cardan drive

some of our editors would like to see more sportiness and performance

unsuitable for harder off-road tracks

driving in a standing position difficult for taller pilots

Yamaha Tracer 900 2019

Yamaha's sporty all-purpose weapon has been further improved. It is the perfect bike for all those for whom the naked MT-09 is too spartanly designed for sporty country road riding. Thanks to the longer swingarm and better aerodynamics, the 2018 model also largely eliminates the high-speed problems that its predecessor had to contend with. The premium version in the form of the Tracer 900 GT goes one better and can also convince with great comfort features.

Powerful engine

Successful revision of the chassis

Riding pleasure guaranteed

Better stability than the predecessor

Successful revision of the aerodynamics

Comfort gain for pillion passenger

Pillion seat rest system restricts freedom of movement

display looks outdated

ABS and traction control only at basic level