Moto Guzzi V85 TT vs Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Classic retro styling Versatile performance Large fuel tank Electronic rider aids  Read More	Refined engine Impressive aerodynamics Great stability Read More
Things we don't like	Heavier than most competitors May feel underpowered Limited service network Expensive Read More	Not much aggressive off-road For experienced riders only Windscreen adjustment tough  Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	853 cc	1037 cc
Maximum Power	80 hp	99 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	23 L	20 L
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	11.5:1
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves Per Cylinder	2	--
Engine Type	V Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 2 Valve, Air Cooled Engine	2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled DOHC Engine
Clutch Type	Single Plate, Dry	--
Alternator	430 W	--
Maximum Torque	80 Nm	101 Nm
Exhaust Pipes	2 Into 1 Exhaust	2 In 1 Exhaust
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Bore X Stroke	84 mm x 77 mm	100 mm x 66 mm
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
RPM at Maximum Torque	5000 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	8000 rpm
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Seating Capacity	2	2
Ground Clearance	210 mm	160 mm
Kerb Weight	229 kg	247 kg
Dry Weight	205 kg	--
Seat Height	830 mm	850 mm
Length	--	2265 mm
Height	--	1465 mm
Width	--	940 mm
Wheel Base	--	1555 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	5 L	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	Electronic Injection	Fuel Injection
Ignition System	--	Electronic Ignition

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Fork	Inverted Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear)	170 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	170 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Link Type

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R19
Rear Tyre	150/70 R17	150/70 R17
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Tyre	110/80 R19	110/80 R19

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	12 Ah	--

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	No
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Rain, Road, Off Road Rain, Road, Off Road	Touring Touring
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Shutter Lock	No	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Traction Control	No	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	No
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	--

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	No	No
Body Frame Type	Tubular Tubular	--
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No