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Does anyone do 2up on a current guzzi?
yrunvs:
--- Quote from: aklawok on July 20, 2026, 12:35:02 AM --- This is exactly the type of information I am looking for. I am 5'11" and 220 my gf is 5'1" and 135 do you suppose this would match your ergonomics?
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The heights are about the same, weight for the wives are the same I'm about 185lbs. The V85tt has plenty of get up and go unless you're on the freeway all day everyday. And when you need to (or want to) ride gravel or dirt it's no problem. The cycle can be self maintained and it's not overly priced. Accessories come in the train load and you can farkle your heart away if you chose. I had a Vstrom 650 before the V85tt and liked it but for two up the V85tt wins.
Bulldog9:
My wife doesn't ride with me much anymore but our specs are about the same.
Based on my experience and observation If I were to rate the current offerings for 2 up riding.
1. V100 Stelvio
2. V100 Mandello
3. V85
4. V7
But given the longevity and durability of a Guzzi, especially if well cared for, why not go for one of the 1400 California/Eldorado series bikes, Or if two up long distance is your thing, you can't beat a Norge. I imagine it wouldn't be too hard to find a nice unit in great condition. You'd save yourself a serious chunk of change in the process. IIRC, The 1400 series had traction control ride modes and cruise control. The only drawback is the curb weight compared to the other bikes.
TN Mark:
Very few Guzzi bikes are really designed for two up riding. Short trips is one thing. An hour or more is quite another.
By far, the best two up bikes I ever had were a Honda Valkyrie Interstate and a Victory Cross Roads, (Country, Tour). The Victory Cross bikes were designed from the ground up for two. Especially the Cross Country Tour with the factory trunk. My wife and I are both heavier than you and we fit with much room to spare. I have over 150k miles on Victory Cross bikes and they’ve been 100% reliable, 100% of the time.
As an added benefit, they can be purchased at very low prices since Polaris stopped making them. Many people worry about parts. That’s a needless worry. They don’t need factory parts. Every wear item is readily available from the aftermarket.
Anyway, IMHO, to overlook a Victory Cross bike as a two up tourer is likely to result in you spending a lot more money for a lot less motorcycle.
aklawok:
--- Quote from: Bulldog9 on July 20, 2026, 09:01:42 AM ---My wife doesn't ride with me much anymore but our specs are about the same.
Based on my experience and observation If I were to rate the current offerings for 2 up riding.
1. V100 Stelvio
2. V100 Mandello
3. V85
4. V7
But given the longevity and durability of a Guzzi, especially if well cared for, why not go for one of the 1400 California/Eldorado series bikes, Or if two up long distance is your thing, you can't beat a Norge. I imagine it wouldn't be too hard to find a nice unit in great condition. You'd save yourself a serious chunk of change in the process. IIRC, The 1400 series had traction control ride modes and cruise control. The only drawback is the curb weight compared to the other bikes.
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I really do like the cali 1400, and my current ride is a California vintage 1100, but it is now 19 years old and I don't think it will last forever. As I live in remote Alaska bringing it down to the lower 48 is cost prohibitive ( it cost me $1100 to fly it up to Nome from Fairbanks 5 years ago ) and why I have the strom down in Anc.
What I want is to pick up something new(ish) for a fly and ride down south, possibly thru canada or to Seattle.
Well...talk is cheap, and the next best thing. All you guys are great, and I want to experience more open road than I have available to me now.
Of course, I could rent a bike too.
TN Mark:
IMHO, if you’d like a Moto Guzzi, the CA Touring 1400 has to be one of the best options: period.
Search Moto Guzzi 1400 on YouTube. There are dozens of very positive reviews on the entire 1400 line. Literally, not a ‘bad’ review to be found. Plus, they can be had at very reasonable prices.
I’ve had a 2016 Eldorado for less than a year. I plan to never part with it. But, it’s not really a two up ride. The only 1400 version that is would be the CA Touring.
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