Understated elegance. The V85 Strada makes a statement with its minimal design and lack of superstructure that is built for practicality, but also ensures a bold, distinctive look.
Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2026 Moto Guzzi V85 Strada: MOTO GUZZI’S SPORTING TRADITION.
Introducing the 2026 Moto Guzzi V85 Strada…
The Moto Guzzi V85 Strada epitomises the core values of the V85, including lightness, practicality and simplicity, elevating these to the maximum. The perfect bike for urban commuting and everyday use in the city, as well as for fun rides on the winding roads loved by motorcyclists. As agile and comfortable as a naked bike but with the riding position of an adventure bike, the V85 Strada stands out for its distinctive elegant, minimalist style and aluminium alloy spoked wheels. Its road-centric nature is further emphasised by the low front mudguard and the brand new, evocative Verde Legnano green and Rosso Monza red colours – a clear nod to Moto Guzzi’s sporting tradition.
EVERYDAY ADVENTURES
Understated and urban, the Moto Guzzi V85 Strada is a perfect solution for everyday commuting or leaving town behind you to venture further afield to explore.
This is a Moto Guzzi with a style that showcases its lightweight structure and great handling, meaning the V85 Strada is always poised to dominate the road.
2026 Moto Guzzi V85 Strada Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
AN ADVENTURE ICON
Combining iconic style, comfort and advanced technology, the understated V85 Strada, the V85 TT original “All-Terrain” and the V85 TT Travel with its soul of a true explorer make up the V85 range.
Three versions, each with their own distinctive character, but all sharing the same capacity to ignite your desire to get going, no matter what your destination.
AUTHENTIC
Genuine appeal
The V85 pairs the potential of modern Adventure bikes with the evocative style that is synonymous with the vehicles built in Mandello del Lario. The V twin-cylinder air-cooled engine and the unmistakable DRLs in the form of an eagle represent Moto Guzzi’s DNA. The adventure continues in a new form, but the V85’s authenticity remains intact.
VERSATILE
Knows no limits
Practical, understated and lightweight, the V85 was born to travel. With a 23-litre fuel tank, 5-setting height-adjustable windshield, Cruise Control and the perfect package of riding modes, you can eat up the miles and go wherever you want. There are plenty more features that ensure the V85 always delivers a smooth, safe ride regardless of the load or type of adventure you’re setting off on.
ONE OF A KIND
A new journey every day
With the V85, the feeling is instant, courtesy of a comprehensive electronics package combined to perfection with the Euro 5+ 850-cc twin-cylinder. Variable valve timing ensures the engine’s power delivery is smooth and full from low speeds right through to its maximum 80 horsepower. The V85 is designed to respond to your every wish for adventure, with a riding experience that is never short of thrilling.
Moto Guzzi V85: new graphic variants
- THE EAGLE BRAND’S TRAVEL ENDURO BIKE IS OFFERED IN THREE DIFFERENT VERSIONS, EACH WITH ITS OWN DISTINCT PERSONALITY: THE V85 STRADA, A PARED-BACK URBAN MODEL; THE V85 TT, A REAL ALL-ROUNDER, AND THE V85 TT TRAVEL, READY FOR ADVENTURE
- ALL OF THE V85 MODELS RETAIN THEIR AUTHENTIC CHARM, COURTESY OF A STYLE THAT HAS ALREADY BECOME ICONIC; FOR 2026, THIS IS FURTHER EMPHASISED BY A SERIES OF EYE-CATCHING NEW COLOURS
Back in 2019, the Moto Guzzi V85 TT revolutionised a market that was becoming increasingly standardised, creating a new segment which both evokes the style of the golden age of motorcycle adventures and boasts the features and functionality of a modern touring Enduro.
Practical, pared-back and lightweight, the V85 TT was created to thrill even before climbing onto the saddle, and is dedicated to all those who long for a motorcycle that conjures the spirit of adventure, even on everyday journeys.
A winning formula proven by its resounding success with the public and critics, further refined over the years: after the debut of the Travel version in 2020 and the innovations introduced in 2021 – including the exclusive limited-edition Guardia d’Onore – the Moto Guzzi V85 was fully overhauled in 2024, with a new range comprising three models each with a very distinct character: the Moto Guzzi V85 Strada, the Moto Guzzi V85 TT and the Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel, thus presenting all motorcyclists with a broad variety of options, whatever their destination. For 2026, these three versions come in new colour variants.
2026 Moto Guzzi V85 Strada Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
STYLE
Understated elegance
The V85 Strada makes a statement with its minimal design and lack of superstructure that is built for practicality, but also ensures a bold, distinctive look.
The fuel tank is sculpted around the classic E5+ twin-cylinder with variable timing, and the DRLs outline an eagle silhouette. The back end is tapered while the front area is defined by a low mudguard.
VERSATILITY
A new riding perspective
No matter how long or short your trip or where you’re you going, every outing is the perfect chance to turn the key and take off. You’ll be in good hands with the 5” TFT control panel that makes it a breeze to manage the three riding modes with Sport, Road and Rain settings offering the optimal solution for any conditions. There’s also a practical USB socket that comes as standard kit, and a host of accessories to choose from for a truly complete riding experience on your V85 Strada.
AGILITY
Ready for adventure on the road
With its agility, practicality and safety levels, the Moto Guzzi V85 Strada could be called the “practical machine”. Its comfortable adventure bike riding position and the precision of aluminium alloy rims with road tread tyres will ensure you immediately feel at ease.
Tyres
The V85 Strada is fitted with lightweight aluminium rims covered with road profile tyres, meaning improved agility and responsiveness, especially on asphalt. The low mudguard is another feature that makes the V85 Strada a practical choice on urban roads.
High-tech instrument panel
The bike comes with a host of features designed to ensure a safer and more enjoyable riding experience, including the easy-to-read, user-friendly 5” TFT colour instrument panel, full-LED lighting everywhere for improved visibility on the road and at night, and three riding modes as standard. What’s more, Cruise Control lets you set a speed that is activated with a click of a button and then maintained without needing to use the accelerator, leaving you free to focus on your trip.
Engine
The engine is the mighty 90° transverse V air-cooled, E5+ 850-cc twin cylinder, with pushrod distribution and rocker arm plus two valves per cylinder. Variable timing offers gutsy torque, even at low speeds (90% of torque available at 3500 rpm) and max power of 80 horsepower at 7750 rpm. Ride-by-Wire accelerator control delivers impeccable feeling every time.
Brakes
The V85 Strada’s precise braking comes courtesy of a combination of a Brembo monobloc radial calliper up front and single Ø260-mm disc at the back, making for a winning formula on those adventures through the urban jungle, punctuated by pauses and restarts.
2026 Moto Guzzi V85 Strada – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $12,290 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $14,390 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £11,350 (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
Engine Transversal 90° V-Twin, two valves per cylinder with variable timing (titanium
intake valves), air cooled, Ride by Wire
Displacement 853 cc
Bore and stroke 84 x 77 mm
Max. power 80 Hp @ 7,750 rpm
Max. torque 83 Nm @ 5,100 rpm
Gearbox 6 speed
Front suspension Ø 41 mm USD fork with adjustable preload and rebound damping.
170 mm wheel travel
Rear suspension Lateral monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping.
170 mm wheel travel
Front brake Twin Ø 320 mm floating discs, 4-piston Brembo monobloc radial calipers
Rear brake Single Ø 260 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front wheel Cast aluminium, 19” x 2.5”
Rear wheel Cast aluminium, 17” x 4.25″
Seat height 830 mm
Dry weight 205 Kg
Wet weight* 226 Kg
Fuel tank 23 litre
Consumption 4.9 L/100 Km
C02 Emissions 119 g/Km
Compliance Euro 5+
Equipment
Full LED headlight with DRL, LED indicators, ABS and Traction Control, Cruise Control, 3 Riding Modes, full colour TFT instrument, USB socket, manually adjustable windscreen, low mudguard
*According to guideline VO (EU) 168/2013 with all fluids, with standard equipment and fuelled with at least 90% of usable tank volume
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