Well, it’s got me good and proper. After having the Bellagio for 8 months, I am thinking of getting another MG.
The Bella is a bike that I love to ride and it gives such great feedback and thrills, but the director doesn’t get on well with being on the back. I put some fugly rear peg extenders which help, but overall the feeling is that this is definitely a rider only bike.
So obvious thing is buy another bike … lol.
I have a BMW F900XR which is currently for sale as I haven’t ridden it since having the Bella and TBF she hated being on the back of that even more.
So do I look at trading in against a V85TT or go more old school and get a California. Both have pro’s and con’s in my mind, but what is the general consensus out there for 2 up. Mostly day rides and the director is 5 foot spit and reasonably light.
The best bike previously for 2 up for us was my old GS850 G with a king and queen seat. Super smooth, quick and comfy.
Ahh, your dilemma is familiar.
I got my V7 hoping it would be a suitable pillion tool, but, for me at least, it simply does not have the space, or the sumptuous ride of my Suzuki Vstrom.
The little 650 Vstrom may only have 67 horses, but it’s still the most ‘competent’ motorcycle I’ve owned almost 40 years of riding.
The only issue I have with it is now the missus and are are more ‘mature and experienced’, we find clambering on and off a pain for short rides.
So like you, I’m considering options..
Thought about a V85.. and have always loved the California but honestly, I don’t need any more oil up my nails, and reading the forum I fear that applies to most other Guzzi’s.
Tried a BMW R1250r.. (the bike 99% of GS owners should have bought) nah, not for me.
Your GS860G.. now that’s was a proper ‘real world’ bike, just a bit long in the tooth now.
Maybe another VFR.?
Had two already, great bikes, they simply ‘work’.. and are bloody cheap now too.
I’m really struggling to find something low, comfy, reliable, frugal.. and don’t fancy a cruiser.
Like you Richie.. ideas on a postcard please 
Hard to beat an 1100/1200 Breva or 1200 Sport for all round comfort for everyone and plenty of fun too.
I have a bmw f800st too and while its dull to ride the Trouble found it great on the back.