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Honda Africa Twin vs Moto Guzzi V85 TT

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Africa Twin or Moto Guzzi V85 TT? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Africa Twin and V85 TT. Honda Africa Twin Price starts at Rs.16.02 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Manual and Moto Guzzi V85 TT Price starts at Rs.15.40 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Honda Africa Twin is 2 cylinder, 1082 cc Engine can generate 97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Moto Guzzi V85 TT is a 1 cylinder, 853 cc Engine can generate 75.09 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Africa Twin provides a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (base model), and V85 TT has a mileage of 20.4 kmpl (base model). Honda Africa Twin is available in 2 colours & 2 variants whereas Moto Guzzi V85 TT is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.

Africa Twin vs V85 TT

Key HighlightsHonda Africa TwinMoto Guzzi V85 TT
PriceRs.16.02 LakhRs.15.40 Lakh
Engine Capacity1082.96 cc853 cc
Power97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm75.09 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range20.8 kmpl20.4 kmpl
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Honda Africa Twin Manual bike
Honda Africa Twin
Manual
Rs. 16.02 Lakh
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Moto Guzzi V85 TT
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Rs. 15.40 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Africa Twin specificationsV85 TT specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    18.32 Lakh
    17.62 Lakh
    User Rating
    4.2
    4.0
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    24.5 Litres
    23 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    1082.96 cc
    853 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Africa Twin Brakes, Suspension & TyresV85 TT Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Rear Wheel Size
    18
    17
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Spoke
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    1
    Front Wheel Size
    21
    19
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
    1
    Calliper Type
    Front-4-Piston , Rear-2 Piston Calliper
    Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston Caliper
    Braking System
    Switchable ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic
    Upside-down hydraulic telescopic fork Ø 41 mm, with adjustable extension and spring preload
    Rear Suspension
    Pro-Link
    Swing arm Twin-sided with lateral mono shock absorber, adjustable extension and spring preload
    Front Tyre Size
    90/90 - 21
    110/80 - 19
    Rear Tyre Size
    150/70 - R18
    150/70 - 17
    Front Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    256 mm
    260 mm
    Rear Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Tubeless Tyres
    checkYes
    No

    Instrumentation

    Africa Twin InstrumentationV85 TT Instrumentation
    Touch Screen Display
    1
    -
    Riding Modes Switch
    1
    1
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    Digital
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Body & Suspension

    Africa Twin Body & SuspensionV85 TT Body & Suspension
    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Semi Double Cradle
    High strength steel tube

    Engine & Transmission

    Africa Twin Engine & TransmissionV85 TT Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    1082.96 cc
    853 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-Valve & Parallel Twin
    853 cc air-cooled engine
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    2
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.072 kwh
    0.096 kwh
    Battery Type
    Lithium-ion
    Lithium Ion
    Range
    588 km/charge
    547 km/charge
    Top Speed
    200 kmph
    165 kmph
    Max Torque
    103 Nm @ 6000 rpm
    82 Nm @ 5000 rpm
    Max Power
    97.89 bhp @ 7500 rpm
    75.09 bhp @ 7500 rpm
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Charging Socket
    checkYes
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    92mm x 81.455 mm
    84 mm x 77 mm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Africa Twin Comfort & ConvenienceV85 TT Comfort & Convenience
    Riding Modes
    Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, User 1 and User 2
    Road, Rain and Off-Road
    Low Battery Indicator
    1
    1
    Average Speed Indicator
    1
    1
    Pillion Footrest
    1
    1
    Under Seat Storage
    No
    No
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    checkYes
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    No
    -
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Start Type
    Electric Start
    Electric Start

    Safety

    Africa Twin SafetyV85 TT Safety
    Hazard Warning Switch
    1
    1
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    1
    1
    Brake Assist
    No
    -
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Switchable ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Power Modes
    checkYes
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Multiplate Wet Clutch
    -
    Traction Control System
    No
    checkYes

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Africa Twin Dimensions & CapacityV85 TT Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    2307 mm
    2240 mm
    Width
    963 mm
    950 mm
    Height
    1523 mm
    1325 mm
    Wheelbase
    1558 mm
    1530 mm
    Ground Clearance
    210 mm
    210 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    24.5 Litres
    23 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4.06 Litres
    2 Litres
    Body Type
    Adventure
    Adventure
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    239 kg
    230 kg
    Seat Height
    810 mm
    828 mm

    Entertainment & Communication

    Africa Twin Entertainment & CommunicationV85 TT Entertainment & Communication
    MID (Multi Info Display)
    checkYes
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Africa Twin Pros & ConsV85 TT Pros & Cons
    Pros
    • Aggresively priced
    • DCT gearbox is quite beneficial
    • Engine offers strong mide range
    • Good presence on the road.
    • Rides well on non-tarmac roads.
    Cons
    • Little pricier.
    • Poor service connectivity.
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    Safety

    Africa Twin comes loaded with Switchable ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Power Modes. V85 TT has Traction Control System.

    Transmission

    Honda Africa Twin comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and V85 TT comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Honda Africa Twin has a 24.5 Litres fuel tank with 1523 mm seat height. Moto Guzzi V85 TT has 1325 mm seat height and 23 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Honda Africa Twin and Moto Guzzi V85 TT Owner Reviews

    • Africa Twin Review
    • V85 TT Review
      • R
        Rohit
        2 Year ago
        Review for Honda Africa Twin
        4.0
        sales and service reach needs to be increased.
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      • VS
        Vijay Soni
        2 Year ago
        Review for Honda Africa Twin
        3.8
        All that I can say is this is just a monster bike with aggressive features.
        Likes (2)
      • MK
        Manoj Kumar
        2 Year ago
        Review for Honda Africa Twin
        3.8
        I think this should be available at all honda showrooms.
        Likes (2)
      • R
        Rama
        1 Year ago
        Review for Moto Guzzi V85 TT
        4.0
        Excellent road presence, good for adventures ride. I like this bike but expensive to maintain
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      Honda Africa Twin and Moto Guzzi V85 TT FAQs

      What is the on-road price of Honda Africa Twin?
      The on-road price of Honda Africa Twin is Rs. 18.32 Lakh in New Delhi.
      What is the on-road price of Moto Guzzi V85 TT?
      The on-road price of Moto Guzzi V85 TT is Rs. 17.62 Lakh in New Delhi.