BMW Motorrad F 800 GS vs Moto Guzzi V85 TT
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad F 800 GS and the Moto Guzzi V85 TT as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines) and Bikerbox, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad F 800 GS
Style Triple Black variant
- SRP
- ₱895,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱25,248
Photo: Moto Guzzi (Piaggio & C. SpA), via motoguzzi.com.
Moto Guzzi V85 TT
V85 TT variant
- SRP
- ₱880,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱24,825
How they differ
- The Moto Guzzi V85 TT is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱880,000, which is ₱15,000 (2%) below the BMW Motorrad F 800 GS at ₱895,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the V85 TT is estimated at ₱24,825 a month against ₱25,248 for the F 800 GS, a difference of ₱423 a month.
- The F 800 GS makes more power (87 PS against 76 PS for the V85 TT).
- The F 800 GS has more torque (91 Nm against 82 Nm for the V85 TT).
- The F 800 GS has the larger engine (895 cc against 853 cc for the V85 TT).
- The F 800 GS has the better claimed fuel economy (23.3 km/L against 20.4 km/L for the V85 TT).
- The F 800 GS has the lower seat at 815 mm, 15 mm below the V85 TT, which matters for shorter riders.
- The V85 TT carries more fuel (23 L against 15 L for the F 800 GS).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad F 800 GSStyle Triple Black, ₱895,000 | Moto Guzzi V85 TTV85 TT, ₱880,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Water-cooled, 2-cylinder, four-stroke engine with four cam-operated valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts and dry-sump lubrication | Transverse 90° V-twin, 2 valves per cylinder, titanium intake valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 895 cc | 853 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 87 PS | 76 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 6750 rpm | 7500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 91 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6,750 | 5000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-X with throttle-by-wire | Ride-by-wire |
| Cooling (differs) | Water-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 23.3 km/L | 20.4 km/L |
| Emission standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox integrated in the transmission housing | 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Endless X-ring chain, jerk damping in the rear hub | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2296 mm | n/a |
| Width (differs) | 910 mm | n/a |
| Height (differs) | 1225 mm | n/a |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1556 mm | n/a |
| Seat height (differs) | 815 mm | 830 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 227 kg | 230 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 15 L | 23 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork, diameter 41 mm | 41 mm upside-down fork, adjustable rebound and preload |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, central spring strut, rebound damping adjustable | Twin-sided swingarm with side-mounted monoshock, adjustable rebound and preload |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 305 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Dual 320 mm floating stainless discs, Brembo 4-piston radial callipers |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 1-piston floating caliper | 260 mm stainless disc, floating 2-piston calliper |
| Front tyre (differs) | 110/80 R19 | 110/80-19 tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/70 R17 | 150/70-17 tubeless |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | Cross-spoked tubeless, 19 in front, 17 in rear |
| Frame (differs) | Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | n/a | Moto Guzzi Traction Control (MGCT) |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | 6.5-inch TFT display with Connectivity | TFT |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | Full LED |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | 5 riding modes, cruise control, handguards, aluminium sump guard |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.