Nathan, a man after my own heart. We like... simples... Luddites unite. Great minds think alike...

About the same dimensions as the original R80GS? To my mind a much more practical travel bike than the latest enormous techno ships. Like it, a lot. Happy travels

I really like them. The bike equivalent of an old Land Rover. Not the fastest but would plod you round the world.

Great honest review Nathan , I nearly bought the multi coloured 85tt it’s a great looking bike. I then had a test ride on the tiger gt pro and bought it Straight away ! Its a bike that gets better the more you ride it , but mates have Gs s and just got the edge on power , but they are so expensive! Keep the videos coming they are aways good viewing 👍👍

Love that you are not afraid to get it dirty.

Enjoyed your review and have to agree with what you say. I've had one for 6 months/3,000 miles and it's a good all rounder. It's never going to set your world on fire but it looks good, performs and handles reasonably well and it's good on fuel. The Aprillia mudguard is a must, they are cheap enough, cost about £35 from the local dealer, added a Fender Extender too. Not too keen on the standard seat so I've added a gel pad to mine.

I was really looking forward to this video! Cheers

Thanks for another straight forward review Nathan. I have a soft spot for those mainly because it’s Guzzi but also because the choice of mid range shanties is damn near non existent. Probably a bit more pep than my NC750X but I really do wish they’d make something like this but with their big block motor. What a great GT that would be.

Love your honesty Nathan. You've hardly improved your chances of flogging it though. Lol

Informative and shockingly honest review Nathan. Bravo. Yes on the lack of a front mudguard and running tubes. No and No for me. I really wanted a mid capacity ADV bike with shaft, have owned simple BMW R80 & MG Breva 750 previously. Have ridden V-Strom 650's for the last 13 years, and would buy one again over the V85TT if a replacement was required. I hope Japan build a mid cap ADV bike (they won't) so my best hope is a thoroughly revised 700ish CC Strom (with a few less kg's)

Agree 99.9% with that review Nathan - I went to get my 1200 GSA serviced last month and ended up buying a 2nd hand September 2021registered V85TT (2019 model) as It looked immaculate with only 3000 miles plus add. front mudguard etc. etc.. I had never owned a Guzzi before and thought lets go for it! So far there have been no issues with the bike and its a bike that grows on you rather than the type which you go nuts about when you first see it and then a year later or so you ship it out. I think media hype does that to us - that's another reason I liked your review - you tell it as it is - good for you mate. Anyhow ... to date it has been reliable and has not thrown up any mechanical or electrical issues. I like it because its a simple machine, different from the crowd, and for lack of a better description is very user friendly. Finally my 1200GSA TE is still the best bike in the world never mind Africa Twins or anything else for that matter. I purchased the GS new in 2014 and it will grace my garage for many years to come. Cheers and beers Wm.

Total honesty, im sure a Guzzi enthusiast will buy it

I will never buy another new Piagio Guzzi since I was shafted with the Stelvio Cam Issue. Twice, before 12000 miles, the cams went. Guzzi took 6 months each time to send the Cams, charged me for the fitting and oil change on both occasions. I Still have the bike that cost me over £8,000, the cams went again for a third time, it’s sitting with only 12000 on the clock, f@cked cams and rusting away to always remind me: “ Never buy a New Guzzi “. Some Guzzi owners took them to court, but they got around it, because of the way Moto Guzzi export their goods! Cunning, very cunning! I have ridden Guzzi since the 70s, and still own a classic MK2 and MK5 Le Mans.

Slip on and and mistral y pipe might get you 5 to 8 ish Hp and some Torque but the weight savings is where it matters. Nice honest review. I have a 2020, they seemed to have worked out the recalls. This is my second guzzi. I’ve found them to be basic and reliable machines.

I really love the look of your Guzzi. I have driven it and like you said I miss some ponies. Its not that fast and powerfull if you compare it with its competitors. For me, if I want to trade in my old GS1200, would look at a Vstrom, Tiger 900 or GS850. Thnx for your honesty.

Just watched this a second time. I really like it, and the 2021 model runs on tubeless tyres. Oil leaks: I used to get them with my old 1100GS.

Fitted a mudguard to mine looks great keeps engine clean aprilia componard look at that on eBay 👌

Good No nonsense summary as always. Is there any forum out there, for any bike, that isn't full of people whinging? Good job. Keep it up.

Thank you sir! I've got 4,000 on mine, and what you say is spot on. It's not a rocket ship by any means, and it gets no trophy for top performance, but it DOES do just about everything a bike like this is supposed to do very, very well. I've loved every single mile. My only two issues are 1. I just found out my heated grips aren't working, and my TFT came pretty loose. Both warranty fixes, and no problem at all. No runs, no drips, and (Johnny Bench talking here) no errors!!! It's different, it looks great (I've got the white/yellow red frame model, oh, and I put custom red tubeless rims on it with black spokes, and silver nipples....YOWZA !

this was both informative and honest, reall good video, thanks! My expierience was that I really wanted it, but on a test ride I found it too underpowered for my liking (I did liked everything else on the bike). It keeps calling me though, this bike..:)

I have realised something. "Gadgets" are not much in the MG compared to the other bikes of the segment with the exception of the Yamaha 900 GT. However, compared to someone coming from a 500cc bike like me (I owned a CB500X latest version), the electronics are way more. Also no matter what I do I feel captivated by MGs design and looks. The other bike I was looking was the Tiger 900GT Pro. Yes more advanced technologically but in the end not a unique bike. And since emotion is actually what riding is all about, at least in my case, this will be my next bike!

Get the new map asap. As you elude to, it changes the bike. The most positive reaction I've heard from you about the bike so far.... I did wonder if you'd regretted getting it. Agree wholeheartedly with your conclusion. Not the best bike in the world.... But it's the best bike for my needs and just makes me smile and never want to get off it. Love it. Neil.

Nice points ;) If u want some power there, you can change your exhaust and loose some KG's with lithium bat, lighter exhaust and some titanium bolts :)

YM 2021: tubeless tires, more low- and middle torque, 2 new driving modes (sport, custom)

Nathan, I have a V strom DL1000 from 2018. Looking for a pannier system for it. If you could fit that it would be great. I'll check the website. Sandy

I had one and loved its character...swapped it though as with my lard arse and loaded with luggage it was just underpowered for touring. Overtaking was too slow and scary. Would be brilliant with 20 more hp.👍

your voice sounds to me like your from the east midlands? love the carpets. Love the bike, hope Guzzi do more road bikes with that engine and a classic speedo, then the wallet will come out.

Great review. Did you have any oil leaks from the engine or the shaft drive? Does the engine consume engine oil, and do you have to top up during your 4000 miles ride? Any electrical or electronic gremlins so far? Thanks.

I admire your honesty. But I must say that during the past 50 Guzzi has been more reliable than BMW. You can hardly startup a 20 year old BMW, but there are 1st gen V7s are still running without any problems. Guzzi haven't received the credit it deserves.

Does the shift light stay on at highway speeds? LOL! Seriously though, I demo'd this bike last year (Travel Pack) and found it very nice. It has a likable ... personality.

I have 2000 miles on my V85TT Adv with no issues. I did have a flat on the rear which was a pain with the tube tire. Some of the guys I ride with all love the sound of my V85 and V7 with stock exhaust. Of course they mostly ride Japanese bikes which you can hardly tell if the engine is even running.

Thanks for the update. Hows the guel consumption on the Guzzi?

2019-2020 = rev happy 80hp motor for spirited driving -mainly on tarmac. Keep the revs over 4000, change after 7000rpm when accelerating. In the twisties, use mainly 1-4th gear and don't change to 5th until 120kmh/85mph. 2021---> 76hp torque monster, which is happy to use as a tractor. Ride like you want, change the gears as you want. I think your nitpicks are fixed on 2021---> models. I would like give little hint about how this 2019-2020 motor is designed to be used. It likes revs, many doesn't even switch off the rev limiter, which ruins this bike completely. It should be set to 8000rpm and then this angel sings like it should (first light blinks at 8000rpm and rev limiter is moved to 9000rpm. If you use factory setting, your shift light blinks after 5500rpm and rev limiter kicks in at 6000rpm. This is highly dangerous, because overtaking is a nightmare. For normal riding, keep it about 4000rpm and it doesn't even consume lot of fuel or oil. 3500rpm is absolute minimum. Also, removing the cat and putting a proper fuel map changes this bike completely, if you want it to be more like 2021-model. I like the old 80hp "spirited" motor more, it has a lot of character. :) Second MAJOR issue, what everyone should do, before riding off road, is switch off traction control in the bikes menu completely. It is also highly dangerous to keep on, when off roading. It is super sensitive even in off-road mode and you will get stuck in every challenging situation even if you are good rider. Think about steep, sandy hill with rocks or grass... If you have TC on, you cannot make it. Also, if you have rev-limiter set to 5500rpm, you are wasting your money with V85. Do these two changes and V85 is capable to do whatever you want. For example, I ride it on single tracks, with motocross tyres. You really don't need 21" front wheel to go to forest and no bike with 21" front can keep up with V85 in the twisty roads. Just read the MCM adventure bike shootout. Guzzi has unbeatable riding quality compared to any other ADV in the market, they said. It was THE FASTEST bike on-road, by big margin. And there were bikes with over 100hp.

Do you know about adjusting the lights to higher RPMs? Mine loves to rev.

What do you think of that dry clutch? I am concerned about the spectre of having to disassemble much of the bike to replace parts if and when required.

good to see a bike all dirty. getting used

what size is your Bumot panniers set? Small 31L/35L(20cm) or Medium 36L/40L(23cm)? I can see they are not the Large 41L/45L(26cm) set

Nathan - how do you like that seatcover?

De-cat exhaust and Rapidbike fuel controller unlocks 9hp from the heavily restricted engine.

So you bought this bike yourself?

Hi have you tried it with a pillion?

Love mine but could do with another 20hp. Pyramid plastics are making a small fender now as well if you havnt seen it.

Is this a dry clutch?

I found mine to be too low geared in 5th and 6th gears, could do with being longer legged for motorway highway use.

With the Guzzi costing £11k ~ would you prefer a cb500x with £4k of Rally Raid upgrades or does the Guzzi win out? I'm undecided before I can get a test ride..

I'm stuck between the Africa twin and the v85tt, this video didn't help, lol

Lovely bikes , NO DEALER NETWORK. Shame.

Yeah Guzzi don't really rev-out, there's not much power past peak. I have seen off a Bentley having a go whilst joining motorway on the V7ii but that was by being in the right i.e. higher gear, to use the torque. Whilst my SUV has nearly 300hp it is a heavy beast unlike a Fiesta, but the V7 is quicker off the mark: it's no crotch rocket but power to weight. I had a Tigger 800 for extended loan. I found I had to rev the thing to find power. After comparing journey times on the same B-road routes I realised the V7ii was putting up a faster pace overall, with half the horses. I think a lot of it is the Guzzi provide a more relaxed and hence more confident ride.

Too heavy. Nice-looking for an adventure bike, though. Cut the screen down. You're not going fast on it. No screen on my Buell Ulysses worth talking about.