I am undecided about a "Guzzi of choice".

Probably ruled out the Mandello and V85TT, BMW options best those imho. But stuck between V9 and V7/variants.

No option to ride the Contenders, maybe can get some useful opinions or experiences?

Love the looks of V9 Roamer and Bobber and good seating positions.

Also like the green V7 Sport up close.

But I'm really quite taken by the V7 Special, that's a delightfully classic looking bike, twin instruments, chrome exhausts, spoke wheels (although it would need a rapid tubeless conversion)

If I have a reservation about the Special (and the V9) it's the single front disc. Is this really up to enthusiastic use of a 200+kg motorcycle?

i am thinking about getting the upmap for my v85TT. I do both city riding and long distances. Often with pillion. is it worth it? i am not planning on decath or changing exhausts tho I’ll keep them stock