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Moto Guzzi Announces “Spirit of the Eagle” Rideaway Contest Winners

Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel

Earlier this year, Moto Guzzi kicked off its “Spirit of the Eagle” contest, which allowed riders to dream up their perfect motorcycle vacation on a Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel. Winners conjure up the trip, while Moto Guzzi provides the V85 TT Travel, fuel, and covers lodging. With over 750 contest entries, Moto Guzzi selected three winners: Kevin Young of Utah, James Muriel of Tennessee, and Guy Pickrell of California. Follow Moto Guzzi’s social media channels to see updates of their journeys.

From Press Release:

THREE WINNERS CHOSEN TO TAKE THE TRIP OF THEIR DREAMS, SPENDING A COUPLE WEEKS EXPLORING AMERICA’S OPEN ROADS ON A NEW V85 TT TRAVEL 

Moto Guzzi USA launched the “Spirit of the Eagle” contest online earlier this year, while many were at home daydreaming of the next time they would get to ride. Now, the contest has completed, three winners were selected to experience the ride of their dreams, with accommodations from Moto Guzzi. 

Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel

Of over 750 contest entries, the winners were selected to take the 2020 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel, their tours stretching all across the American West, independently covering Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, Colorado, Arizona and California. The three winners included Kevin Young of Utah, James Muriel of Tennessee, and Guy Pickrell of California. Each are being joined by a guest this month to live out their greatest trip in their mind, on the road. 

You can follow their journeys on the Moto Guzzi Americas social platforms on Facebook and Instagram 

Customers who did not win can still benefit from the activity, as all participants are being rewarded with a $250 accessory credit, should they decide to purchase a new 2020 Moto Guzzi V85 this year. 

Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel

Moto Guzzi V85 TT 

The new V85 platform, built around an entirely new engine, reflects a construction philosophy in which simplicity, practicality and lightness make for an unfiltered relationship between motorcycle and rider. The TT acronym, meaning “tutto terreno”, or all-terrain, it identifies a motorcycle dedicated to travel in its purest and most original form. Moto Guzzi V85 TT combines style features reminiscent of the golden age of motorcycle adventures with the content and functionality of a modern touring enduro. Its configuration mirrors that of all Moto Guzzi bikes in production today: an air-cooled transverse 90° V-twin with OHV distribution and two valves per cylinder. 

Additional model information, special offers, dealership locations, and more can be found at: 

MotoGuzzi.com 
Moto Guzzi Americas Facebook 
Moto Guzzi Americas Instagram 
Moto Guzzi Americas Twitter 

Source: RiderMagazine.com

Moto Guzzi confirms V85 TT Travel

Moto Guzzi Australia has confirmed we will be getting the new V85 TT Travel unveiled last week at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan.

The V85 Travel simply features formerly optional accessories as standard fittings. They are panniers, extra LED lights, a higher windshield, heated grips and phone connectivity.

It also comes in a unique Sabbia Namib colour and graphics with a grey frame and matte chassis.

There is no word yet on arrival or pricing, but expect to pay more than the V85 TT at $18,890 (plus on-road costs).

Travel accessories

2020 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel
Moto Guzzi unveil the new Touring V85 TT at 2019 EICMA

The screen has a 60% larger surface protection area than the standard screen.

The lightweight plastic panniers with alloy inserts have 37-litre capacity on the right to hold a full-face helmet and 27.5 litres on a the left as it sits over the high exhaust pipe.

Pannier locks use the same key. They come with discrete frame mounts to retain the bike’s lines.

The heated hand grips and additional LED lights are controlled by buttons on the left switchblock.

V85 Travel also comes with the Moto Guzzi multimedia platform that allows riders to connect their phone and extend functions of the instrument cluster.

The V85 Travel is powered by the 853cc air-cooled, OHV, transverse 90° V-twin and is shod with Michelin Anakee Adventure tyres.

2020 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel

Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel

ENGINE

Type

Transverse 90° V twin, two valves per cylinder (titanium intake).

Cooling

Air

Engine capacity

853 cm³

Bore and stroke

84 x 77 mm

Compression ratio

10.5: 1

Maximum power

80 HP (59 kW) at 7,750 rpm

Torque

80 Nm at 5,000 rpm

Fuel system

Electronic injection; Ø 52 mm single throttle body, Ride-by-Wire

Fuel tank capacity

23 litres (including 5 litre reserve)

Emissions compliance

Euro 4

Consumption (WMTC cycle)

4.9 l/100 km

CO2 Emissions (WMTC cycle)

118 g/km

TRANSMISSION

Clutch

Dry single disc

Transmission

6 gears

Gear ratio values

1st 16/39 = 1: 2.437

2nd 18/32 = 1: 1.778

3rd 21/28 = 1: 1.333

4th 24/26 = 1: 1.083

5th 25/24 = 1: 0.960

6th 27/24 = 1: 0.889

CHASSIS

Frame

High strength steel tubular frame

Front suspension

41 mm hydraulic telescopic USD fork, with adjustable spring preload and hydraulic rebound

Front wheel travel

170 mm

Rear suspension

Double-sided swingarm in box-type aluminium with a single shock on the right side, with adjustable spring preload and hydraulic rebound

Rear wheel travel

170 mm

Front brake

Double 320 mm stainless steel floating discs, Brembo radial-mounted callipers with 4 opposed pistons

Rear brake

Ø 260 mm stainless steel disc, floating calliper with 2 pistons

Wheels

Spoked

Front wheel rim

2.50″ x 19″

Rear wheel rim

4.25″ x 17″

Front tyre

With air chamber 110/80 – R19″

Rear tyre

With air chamber 150/70 – R17″

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A/C generator

430 W

System voltage

12 V

Battery

12V – 12 Ah

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com