Photo: Moto Guzzi
It’s an all-out offensive on the motorcycle front so early in the year, with a number of major names of the industry planning to reveal something spectacular this month. Triumph and Harley-Davidson have events scheduled by the end of January, while others, like Honda or Moto Guzzi, have already announced changes to their lineups.
The Italians just did that this week, detailing the modifications to the V85 TT and V9, and at least at first glance, we’re in for some major treats.
As far as the V9 range is concerned, the biggest change boils down to the fitting of a new powerplant inside the frame. We’re talking about a variant of the 850cc unit that animates the V85 TT all-terrain, which should give the two V9s, the Roamer and Bobber, a top power rating of 65 hp and 73 Nm (54 lb-ft) of torque. According to the Italians, there will be reduced-power versions as well, complying with the A2 Italian driver’s license restrictions.
To support the new engine, the frame suffered some changes, too, being “strengthened in the headstock area to increase stability and riding precision.” Further down, the footpegs come on rubber pads to reduce vibrations.
For the Bobber, Moto Guzzi is throwing into the mix a new, minimalist saddle, aluminum side panels, and short front mudguard. A new digital instrument cluster is to be found up front, as is a full LED array of lights complete with DRLs shaped like the Mandello Eagle, the company’s logo.
The 2021 Roamer comes to the market in a single color scheme, as does the Bobber. For the former, that would be Grigio Lunare with gloss colors on the mudguards, fuel tank, and side panels, while for the latter, Nero Essenziale was chosen to give the two-wheeler a totally black look.
The Italian bike maker did not release any pricing information for the two new models. More details can be found on the Moto Guzzi official website.
As far as the V9 range is concerned, the biggest change boils down to the fitting of a new powerplant inside the frame. We’re talking about a variant of the 850cc unit that animates the V85 TT all-terrain, which should give the two V9s, the Roamer and Bobber, a top power rating of 65 hp and 73 Nm (54 lb-ft) of torque. According to the Italians, there will be reduced-power versions as well, complying with the A2 Italian driver’s license restrictions.
To support the new engine, the frame suffered some changes, too, being “strengthened in the headstock area to increase stability and riding precision.” Further down, the footpegs come on rubber pads to reduce vibrations.
For the Bobber, Moto Guzzi is throwing into the mix a new, minimalist saddle, aluminum side panels, and short front mudguard. A new digital instrument cluster is to be found up front, as is a full LED array of lights complete with DRLs shaped like the Mandello Eagle, the company’s logo.
The 2021 Roamer comes to the market in a single color scheme, as does the Bobber. For the former, that would be Grigio Lunare with gloss colors on the mudguards, fuel tank, and side panels, while for the latter, Nero Essenziale was chosen to give the two-wheeler a totally black look.
The Italian bike maker did not release any pricing information for the two new models. More details can be found on the Moto Guzzi official website.
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