Light, simple and strong, easy to work on but rarely need it, the 90-degree v engine has a trace of a v-twin type shake at idle but is glassy smooth above 1400 rpm, both cylinders well into the air stream. I like the Guzzi much better than the Ducati and the idea of having to adjust desmo valves every 2000 miles.
Guzzis are a really nice bike. But you come off like a fool when you start by hacking on a harley engine design, then turn around and praise a goose! Thats like telling everyone how horrible an audi is and then praising VW.