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2022 V85TT Guardia d'Onore, VIN: ZGUKYUE09NM000027, D.O.P. October 2022 Camp Hill, PA
My new neighbor saw my V7 and was instantly smitten. I told him I was considering a V85, and not long after that we both got Guardia's. Just finishing up installing Todd's full exhaust and fueling system, and I couldn't be more excited to put it through its paces.
(The 3rd picture is my beloved FJR1300 that I sold for the V85. This was taken on a cross-country trip from San Francisco to the east coast and back in 2020, and one of the last times I saw my dad alive, so a turning point in my life. I'm eager to bring his memory with me on the V85.)
My new neighbor saw my V7 and was instantly smitten. I told him I was considering a V85, and not long after that we both got Guardia's. Just finishing up installing Todd's full exhaust and fueling system, and I couldn't be more excited to put it through its paces.
(The 3rd picture is my beloved FJR1300 that I sold for the V85. This was taken on a cross-country trip from San Francisco to the east coast and back in 2020, and one of the last times I saw my dad alive, so a turning point in my life. I'm eager to bring his memory with me on the V85.)
Fun. Can you get him to post his info here?
Your Dad will always be with you. Be sure of it.
Werewolf on Wheels
Just got it firing!
ZGUKYUA01NM000433 Ronny McD colorway. I picked this beauty up last June on a whim and this v85 has quickly become my favorite bike I've ever owned. That's saying something because I've owned quite a few bikes in the 39 years I've been riding. It just ticks all of the boxes for me. It'll go anywhere, easy maintenance, fun to ride and stunning to look at. What more could you ask for? I never thought any bike would topple my previous 1989 BMW r100 GS, especially a modern bike.
VIN: ZGUKYB019PM001749 City: Moncada, near Valencia (Spain)
I come from a 2006 F800S (yellow, the fastests) which gave me 180000km of enjoyment but died with the boots on. I was looking to the V85TT from a couple of years ago but I was happy with my F. An expensive failure make me took the decission, so here it is, my new V85TT Travel. I hope to enjoy with it as much km as with the other, at least I expect 200000km. My main use is daily for commuting to work, but I do also some weekend and holidays trips. I try to go every year to pingüinos, this year I saw only one V85TT, we can fix that
The two ladies (a friend is trying to fix the F)
Thanks and regards
I come from a 2006 F800S (yellow, the fastests) which gave me 180000km of enjoyment but died with the boots on. I was looking to the V85TT from a couple of years ago but I was happy with my F. An expensive failure make me took the decission, so here it is, my new V85TT Travel. I hope to enjoy with it as much km as with the other, at least I expect 200000km. My main use is daily for commuting to work, but I do also some weekend and holidays trips. I try to go every year to pingüinos, this year I saw only one V85TT, we can fix that
The two ladies (a friend is trying to fix the F)
Thanks and regards
Thanks for posting! Seems the V85TT is winning many over. If you ever care to invest in uncorking it and feeding it some fuel, it gets really magical. Enjoy it!
Thanks for posting your info and pics! I'm positive that the V85TT can outlast the F800. Spain is a magical place for two wheels, for sure! Enjoy it, and hope to see you here often.
I forget D.O.P., officially 10 March 2023, picked up at the dealer 14 March. 2000km on it by now, first check passed.
Countryside roads in Spain in general, and Valencia in particular, are awsome for riding. Let me know if you need some advice, or a riding mate.
Cheers!
afekete62
Just got it firing!
Howdy everyone! Just picked up a 2022 V85tt limited guardian model. Came from the world of BMW gs’s and ktm adventure bikes.
Andrew
Andrew
NICE! Now it's time to do this:
GTM Fuel Kit - E5 V85TT Performance Mods & Dyno graphs and PC6 info
We can FINALY offer a FULL dynamic FUEL kit for the E5 V85TT only (sorry, no '19-20 E4 models)... Despite our painfully slow and frustratingly unresponsive suppliers. Bone stock E5 models pull ~65 RWHP on our Axis Dyno. Below is an overlay for the mods and power at the tire. You must use BOTH...
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2022 V85TT Guardia #773. VIN#ZGUKYUE07NM000169. DOP November 17th 2022, Calgary Alberta.
I was looking for a mid sized adventure bike and wanted something different. Most people that have bought one of these seem to love them so I was sold. My Dad bought a brand new Eldorado in 1974 so Guzzi's arent new to the family.
I was looking for a mid sized adventure bike and wanted something different. Most people that have bought one of these seem to love them so I was sold. My Dad bought a brand new Eldorado in 1974 so Guzzi's arent new to the family.
Roy K
Just got it firing!
Hello all,
I bought my V85TT Travel in Juli last year, new from a dealership here in NL.
VIN is ZGUKYB010NM000695
It's my first Guzzi, but not my first Italian bike. (had a Ducati 750 Paso, in the past).
Always having had motorbikes since 1990, but not making to many kilometers in a year.
Never more than 6000/year.Before the Guzzi, I rode a Suzuki motor-scooter, the Burgman 650.
Very nice ride, but the short suspension became an issue. Therefore wanted to get back to a real
bike again. Looked what was on the market, not more than 1 liter engine, offering a comfortable
ride and not having a chain for final drive.
The V85TT came to mind, made a test ride of about an hour and....away with the Burgman...hello Guzzi V85.
Went for the Travel version for the panniers, mid-stand and heated grips. Replaced the stock exhaust for
a little more low-end sound, but very street-legal.
The Travel version windscreen did not fit my liking, due to buffeting. I tried a higher screen (adjustable, by Givi)
but that was even worse. Then I took off about 6 cm of the top of the Travel version screen and now it is good.
My helmet is fully in the wind, but that is ok with me.
Currently there is about 2800 km on it. Did the first maintenance myself (new oil and filter and checked/adjusted
the valve clearance. I've been trying to look for ways to get rid of the "service" icon, so far not succeeded.
Also having the "check engine" warning light on. I connected a OBD2 scanner to it and it has something to do
with not fully being able to "read oxygen levels". That needs a fix one of htese days.
I bought my V85TT Travel in Juli last year, new from a dealership here in NL.
VIN is ZGUKYB010NM000695
It's my first Guzzi, but not my first Italian bike. (had a Ducati 750 Paso, in the past).
Always having had motorbikes since 1990, but not making to many kilometers in a year.
Never more than 6000/year.Before the Guzzi, I rode a Suzuki motor-scooter, the Burgman 650.
Very nice ride, but the short suspension became an issue. Therefore wanted to get back to a real
bike again. Looked what was on the market, not more than 1 liter engine, offering a comfortable
ride and not having a chain for final drive.
The V85TT came to mind, made a test ride of about an hour and....away with the Burgman...hello Guzzi V85.
Went for the Travel version for the panniers, mid-stand and heated grips. Replaced the stock exhaust for
a little more low-end sound, but very street-legal.
The Travel version windscreen did not fit my liking, due to buffeting. I tried a higher screen (adjustable, by Givi)
but that was even worse. Then I took off about 6 cm of the top of the Travel version screen and now it is good.
My helmet is fully in the wind, but that is ok with me.
Currently there is about 2800 km on it. Did the first maintenance myself (new oil and filter and checked/adjusted
the valve clearance. I've been trying to look for ways to get rid of the "service" icon, so far not succeeded.
Also having the "check engine" warning light on. I connected a OBD2 scanner to it and it has something to do
with not fully being able to "read oxygen levels". That needs a fix one of htese days.
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Thanks for posting Roy. Love to get your VIN# for the first post here.
Vtwinallthethings
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Finally getting round to my introduction post although I joined in December I am Liam, from a small town called wick at the very top of Scotland. Currently own a V85T travel and I am in the middle of packing about to head off to the IOM TT.
Hey where the pictures?
Not in the Moto Grappa yet, as I bought it on the road last week, but here it is at Gateway Cycles in Mount Sterling, Kentucky.
The Guardia d'Onore version of the V85.
The seemingly unlimited numbers of "limited edition" Moto Guzzi makes with strikes me as a bit of a marketing scam, but mine is #565 of 1946.
VIN: ZGUKUE06NM000129
Bill
The Guardia d'Onore version of the V85.
The seemingly unlimited numbers of "limited edition" Moto Guzzi makes with strikes me as a bit of a marketing scam, but mine is #565 of 1946.
VIN: ZGUKUE06NM000129
Bill
Congratulations Bill! What a beauty! Good for you!
Congrats Bill! Are you getting rid of any, or just adding to your collection?
Everything Moto Guzzi makes is a limited edition!
They are a very small producer of motorcycles after all.