Moto Guzzi V85 TT vs Triumph Tiger 900
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Moto Guzzi V85 TT and the Triumph Tiger 900 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Bikerbox, Inc. and Triumph Motorcycles Philippines Inc. (Autohub Group). 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: Triumph Motorcycles, via triumphmotorcycles.ph.
Triumph Tiger 900
GT variant
- SRP
- ₱850,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱23,979
How they differ
- The Triumph Tiger 900 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱850,000, which is ₱30,000 (3%) below the Moto Guzzi V85 TT at ₱880,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Tiger 900 is estimated at ₱23,979 a month against ₱24,825 for the V85 TT, a difference of ₱846 a month.
- The Tiger 900 makes more power (108 PS against 76 PS for the V85 TT).
- The Tiger 900 has more torque (90 Nm against 82 Nm for the V85 TT).
- The Tiger 900 has the lower seat at 820 mm, 10 mm below the V85 TT, which matters for shorter riders.
- The V85 TT is the heavier bike (230 kg against 219 kg for the Tiger 900).
- The V85 TT carries more fuel (23 L against 20 L for the Tiger 900).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Moto Guzzi V85 TTV85 TT, ₱880,000 | Triumph Tiger 900GT, ₱850,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Transverse 90° V-twin, 2 valves per cylinder, titanium intake valves | Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 853 cc | 888 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 76 PS | 108 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 7500 rpm | 9500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 82 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 5000 | 6850 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Ride-by-wire | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Cooling (differs) | Air-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 20.4 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5 | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed | 6 speed |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | O-ring Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Width (differs) | n/a | 930 mm |
| Height (differs) | n/a | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | n/a | 1556 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 830 mm | 820 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 230 kg | 219 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 23 L | 20 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | 41 mm upside-down fork, adjustable rebound and preload | Marzocchi 45mm upside down forks, manual rebound and compression damping adjustment, 180mm travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Twin-sided swingarm with side-mounted monoshock, adjustable rebound and preload | Marzocchi rear suspension unit, manual preload and rebound damping adjustment, 170mm wheel travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual 320 mm floating stainless discs, Brembo 4-piston radial callipers | Twin 320mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema 4 piston Monobloc calipers. Radial front master cylinder, Optimised Cornering ABS |
| Rear brake (differs) | 260 mm stainless disc, floating 2-piston calliper | Single 255mm disc. Single piston sliding caliper. Optimised cornering ABS |
| Front tyre (differs) | 110/80-19 tubeless | Metzeler Tourance Next, 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/70-17 tubeless | Metzeler Tourance Next, 150/70R17 |
| Wheels (differs) | Cross-spoked tubeless, 19 in front, 17 in rear | Cast aluminium, 19 x 2.5 in |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Tubular steel trellis main frame. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Dual-channel ABS | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Moto Guzzi Traction Control (MGCT) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | TFT | Full-colour 7” TFT instrument pack with My Triumph Connectivity System |
| Headlight (differs) | Full LED | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | 5 riding modes, cruise control, handguards, aluminium sump guard | n/a |
| Ownership | ||
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | 6,000 miles (10,000km)/12 months (whichever comes first) |
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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.