Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer Review

Used Buyer Review

The V9 Roamer is one of those bikes that makes zero sense on paper but total sense the moment you twist the throttle. That 853cc transverse V-twin pulls from nothing, burbles through town like it owns the place, and the whole package just feels deliberately, unapologetically Italian. It's not fast. It doesn't need to be. What it does is make every 40mph back road feel like an event worth remembering. Buying used, check the bevel drive for play and inspect the shaft drive output — they're generally bulletproof but neglected examples can surprise you. Early models had some fueling hesitation at low revs that dealer software updates usually sorted. Service intervals are generous at 6,000 miles but Guzzi specialists aren't on every corner, so budget for that. Ergonomics suit medium-height riders well; taller riders report cramping after two hours. This bike won't win drag races or carve canyons like a sportsbike. What it will do is make you smile every single time you ride it, and that's not nothing.