Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2021 Moto Guzzi V85 TT. Please note: This bike is on a Salvage/Rebuilt title.
First teased at the 2017’s EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show as the Concept 85 adventure tourer, Moto Guzzi’s V85 eventually came to market in 2019. As inspiration, the Mandello del Lario based firm tapped their brief rallying history from the mid-80s when it competed in the Paris-Dakar Rally with the V65 and V75. Upon release, the bike received lots of press coverage as it essentially became the one and only retro-inspired adventure bike.
Powering the middleweight is an air-cooled 853cc transverse 90-degree V-twin engine producing 80 hp at 7,750 rpm. With traditional Moto Guzzi layout of two valves per cylinder and titanium intake valves, it delivers 59lb-ft. of torque at 5,000 rpm. The Italian firm claims 90% of the torque is available as low as 3,750 rpm, but the engine’s biggest perk to it owners is the shaft drive, making it the only bike in its segment offering this low-maintenance feature upon release.
With its steel tubular frame, the bike tips the scales at 505 pounds wet, significantly lighter than the 598 pound Stelvio. Originally released with two versions, the TT (all-arounder) and Adventure (with luggage), the lineup was subsequently modified with the Travel replacing the Adventure and a street oriented Strada joining the lineup. Want to learn more? Iconic’s very own Abhi spent a few days with the bike riding it out to San Antonio from Los Angeles and you can read his thoughts here, here, here, and here.
This example is VIN: ZGUKYUA0XMM000185. The seller purchased the bike three years ago from an insurance auction and states, “I purchased the bike from the auction as a theft recovery. Mileage is recorded as not actual because they could not start the bike to confirm. I had to have the instrument cluster and lock replaced. The original cluster showed 945 miles. The bike has been stored inside with battery tender since I have owned it.”
True mileage unknown. The seller reports covering approximately 75 miles during his ownership.
Maintenance:
The seller reports no mechanical issues and notes, “Bike was a theft recovery when I purchased it. We had to replace the instrument cluster and locks. We have the documentation for the work done at Moto Guzzi dealership/shop. A new battery was installed.”
Modifications:
According to the seller, the bike is stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop TrailSmart Max tires with date codes of 0621 and 0821.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Minor scratches. Plastic lock cover is missing and on back order with Moto Guzzi.”
Currently located in Nampa, Idaho this Moto Guzzi is offered on a Salvage/Rebuilt Idaho title. Have any V85 TT stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
