Moto Guzzi V85 TT vs BMW R 1250 R Comparison

The Moto Guzzi V85 TT is a stylish motorcycle which is a hot take on an adventure motorcycle, from Moto Guzzi. Here, TT stands for Tutto Tureno, which is Italian speak for all-terrain. It gets a bunch of electronics like traction control, ABS, riding modes, full-colour TFT and Bluetooth connectivity. In ters of cycle parts, the motorcycle also gets a large fuel tank, adjustable windscreen and spoked wheels shod with dual-sport riders. The 853 cc, transverse v-twin, two-valve engine makes 75 bhp at 7,500 rpm, which is slightly lower than the earlier model's 79 bhp. The engine now produces 82 Nm of peak torque at 5,000 rpm, as against 81.3 Nm of the previous model. The problem though, is limited reach of the brand and poor brand recall.

The BMW R 1250 R is a naked roadster, which sits right atop BMW's naked motorcycle range and it replaced the R 1200 R in India when it was launched in 2019. It get the new 1,254 cc boxer-twin engine which also does duty on the BMW R 1250 GS. The engine pumps out 134 bhp at 7,750 rpm and has peak torque output of 143 Nm at 6,250 rpm. Plus, the motorcycle is equipped with a lot of advanced electronics. But all these come with a hefty price tag.