I love my 2023 Guardia d’Onore, and just finished riding it 4000 miles from CT to CA. I’ve had several other ADV bikes (Super Ténéré, BMW F800GS) and the V85 is my favorite by far. Comfortwise, it’s hard to beat. I rode 300-400 miles per day with only a sheepskin, and my butt never complained. Knees and shoulders also felt good and I never had a stiff back, shoulders, knees or hips. The riding position (for me at least, at 6’1”) is just about perfect with zero mods. Great carrying capacity with the two OEM panniers and an over-seat waterproof duffel (I have a Giant Loop). Wind protection is about as good as you’ll get provided you add an extender, like the Xcreen spoiler I have on mine. Good range. Good gas mileage. Excellent cruise control. Stable, comfortable and predictable. Fun in the twisties. For slab work, happy at 75-82 MPH, but a stretch after that. IMHO having a slower or modestly powered bike is a feature, not a bug. Keeps you riding at sane and safer speeds. Not a single hiccup crossing the continent, in thundershowers, 95 degree temps with 40 mph winds, and everything in between. Finally, it’s just so damned good looking, and has a lovely exhaust note when you twist the throttle. 10/10 would recommend.
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