Best description I've seen of Italian V's

[Randy]

While not a Guzzi, the description nails Italian V's:

"I’ve recently grown fonder of Italian Vees, and the 900 motor is the star of the show for me. While the Americans seem to be chasing the elusive power curve of a Caterpillar dump truck and the Japanese are hunting some kind of 20,000 rpm torque-free dream, the Italians are developing engines that punch you in the face with power at a useable rpm, and breathe deep enough that you don’t need 15 gear ratios to keep the bike in the powerband. The Dorso’s 900 V-Twin delivers a perfect example of a wide and smooth—but not bland—power curve that has a useful, enjoyable hit down low but carries you long through the shift point."

https://www.citybike.com/bikes/aprilia-dorsoduro-900-review/

[Speedfrog]

The Aprilia Dorsoduro is one awesome bike that I have always lusted after and I would love to add one to the stable. That nice description is not helping my restraint...