Moto Guzzi V85 Concept vs KTM 950 Duke (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi V85 Conceptstacks up against the KTM 950 Duke. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi V85 ConceptKTM 950 Duke
Model year20182003
Price
Engine850 cc942 cc
Horsepower80 hp115 hp
Torque96 Nm
Weight174 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discDouble disc
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-18

Moto Guzzi V85 Concept vs KTM 950 Duke — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi V85 Concept and the KTM 950 Duke usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi V85 Concept brings 80 hp, while the KTM 950 Duke counters with 115 hp at 174 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: