Moto Guzzi V85 TT vs Suzuki GSX-S1000GX
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Moto Guzzi V85 TT and the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Bikerbox, Inc. and Suzuki Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Moto Guzzi (Piaggio & C. SpA), via motoguzzi.com.
Moto Guzzi V85 TT
V85 TT variant
- SRP
- ₱880,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱24,825
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki GSX-S1000GX
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱969,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱27,336
How they differ
- The Moto Guzzi V85 TT is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱880,000, which is ₱89,000 (9%) below the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX at ₱969,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the V85 TT is estimated at ₱24,825 a month against ₱27,336 for the GSX-S1000GX, a difference of ₱2,511 a month.
- The GSX-S1000GX makes more power (152.3 PS against 76 PS for the V85 TT).
- The GSX-S1000GX has more torque (106 Nm against 82 Nm for the V85 TT).
- The GSX-S1000GX has the larger engine (999 cc against 853 cc for the V85 TT).
- The V85 TT has the lower seat at 830 mm, 15 mm below the GSX-S1000GX, which matters for shorter riders.
- The V85 TT carries more fuel (23 L against 19 L for the GSX-S1000GX).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Moto Guzzi V85 TTV85 TT, ₱880,000 | Suzuki GSX-S1000GXStandard, ₱969,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Transverse 90° V-twin, 2 valves per cylinder, titanium intake valves | 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 853 cc | 999 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 76 PS | 152.3 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 7500 rpm | 11,000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 82 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 5000 | 9250 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Ride-by-wire | Fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Air-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 20.4 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | n/a | 2150 mm |
| Width (differs) | n/a | 925 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | n/a | 1470 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 830 mm | 845 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 155 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 230 kg | 232 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 23 L | 19 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | 41 mm upside-down fork, adjustable rebound and preload | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Twin-sided swingarm with side-mounted monoshock, adjustable rebound and preload | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual 320 mm floating stainless discs, Brembo 4-piston radial callipers | Twin disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | 260 mm stainless disc, floating 2-piston calliper | Single disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 110/80-19 tubeless | 120/70ZR17 M/C 58W, tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/70-17 tubeless | 180/55ZR17 M/C 73W, tubeless |
| Wheels (differs) | Cross-spoked tubeless, 19 in front, 17 in rear | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Dual-channel ABS | Lean-sensitive ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Moto Guzzi Traction Control (MGCT) | Suzuki Traction Control System with lift limiter and roll torque control |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Smartphone connectivity |
| Instrument panel (differs) | TFT | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | Full LED | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | 5 riding modes, cruise control, handguards, aluminium sump guard | Suzuki Advanced Electronic Suspension, Suzuki Road Adaptive Stabilization |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 2 years from purchase by the first owner, unlimited mileage |
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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.