The Future is Now With Moto Guzzi V85 Concept
Moto Guzzi is the oldest European manufacturer of motorcycles based in Mandello del Lario, Italy. They announced their V85 concept in Milan during EICMA 2017 and it looks like a real treat in red, yellow and silver.
The Moto Guzzi V85 concept is an adventure bike much like its discontinued predecessor, the Stelvio, a victim of Euro 4 emissions and noise regulations, and is expected to start production in the second half of next year.
Sitting between V7, V9 and 1400cc cruisers, the V85 is a blend of classic and modern with its new and impressive 850cc V-twin engine that boasts of 860bhp and an Italian marque motor which is bound to become the foundation of a new series of mid-capacity motorcycles for Guzzi. The design for the fuel tank was inspired by historic Guzzis that were part of African rally raids.
Apart from these, the talk of the town is that the V85 would have a fully digital dash, LED daytime running lights, an aluminium swingarm, a chassis made from steel tubes and an asymmetric design made to comfortably accommodate the shaft driver to the rear wheel.
Looking at these concept photos, we cannot wait to see the actual product next year.
(All images from Moto Guzzi)