It was after World War II when the Corazzieri Regiment, the special unit of the Carabinieri in charge of the honor guard and security of the President of the Italian Republic, chose Moto Guzzi to equip its first motorcycles. Since that moment, the custodians of the Head of State have always ridden motorcycles made in Madello del Lario, creating a historic combination of style, fidelity and prestige, which has become one of the most known and loved symbols of Italian spirit in the world.

The Casa dell’Aquila celebrates this imporatant collaboration, which has lasted uninterrupted for 75 years, by presenting the Moto Guzzi V85 TT Guardia d’Onore at EICMA 2021, a special limited and numbered edition of its highly appreciated classic travel enduro, which in the year of its centenary of Moto Guzzi has become part of the motorcycle fleet of the Corazzieri Regiment. In face, there are two Moto Guzzi V85 TTs that on May 20, 2021, with a presentation ceremony to the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, were added to the California 1400 Touring already supplied to the Corazzieri.

Just like the V85 TT delivered tot the Head of State at the Quirinale Palace, the V85 TT Guardia d’Onore is characterized by the typical black livery with white graphics that distinguishes the Corazzieri Moto Guzzi. The white friezes run along the front fender, continue along the tank and then onto the side panels and are also reflected on the oversized Touring windshield. The latter is part of the standard equipment, as well as the central stand, the engine guard bars and the additional LED spotlights.

The Moto Guzzi V85 TT Guardia d’Onore will be produced in a limited series of 1946 units, a number that evokes the first of the 75 years of union between the Mandello Eagle and the Corazzieri Regiment and is also a tribute to the anniversary of the birth of the Republic Italian. Further evidence of the exclusivity of this particular version, the serial number of the model is engraved on the handlebar riser, from 1 to 1946.

Each purchaser of this special version of the V85 TT will also be given a precious celebratory box, including a brochure describing the Moto Guzzi models used by the Corazzieri and the collector’s philatelic folder containing the philatelic cancellation of the stamp issued on the occasion of the Moto Guzzi centenary.

2023 HIGHLIGHTS

VERSIONS

  • displacement: 853 cc V-Twin

  • Max Power: 80hp at 7,750 rpm

  • Maximum torque at crankshaft: 59 ft lbs. 5,000 rpm

  • Cooling: Air Cooling

  • Frame: High strength steel frame w/ engine as stress member

  • Front suspension: 41 mm hydraulic telescopic USD fork, hydraulic rebound adjustable spring preload and hydraulic rebound

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

  • Front Brake: Dual 320 mm discs w/ Brembo 2 piston calipers

  • Wheels: Spoked / Weight: 458.5 / Seat Height: 32.5in

  • Tank Size: 5.54 gallons

  • Electronics – ABS, Ride Modes (Road, Rain & Off Road), TFT Display

ENGINE

  • Type: Transverse 90 V twin, two valves per cylinder (titanium intake)

  • Engine capacity: 853 cc

  • 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

TRANSMISSION

  • Clutch: Dry single disc

  • 6 gears

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • A/C generator

  • 430 W

  • 12 V

WEIGHT

  • Dry weight: 208 kg

  • Kerb weight*: 229 kg