Moto Guzzi V85 TT vs Indian FTR 1200 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 Indian FTR 1200 is no adventure bike. It is more of a cross between a naked roadster and a scrambler. The race replica gets a sexier colour scheme along with an Akrapovic exhaust and a few other accessories. The FTR 1200 drops jaws wherever it goes and can match any of the middleweight nakeds in terms of performance. If you have the money and if you want to buy a rather niche motorcycle, the FTR 1200 makes a good case for itself!