Hi! Welcome aboard. That's a lovely Guzzi! I bought an R as a second bike and, compared to my BMW with linked brakes, my initial impression of the front brake was frightening. However, I have now renewed the pads with EBC, fitted a Goodridge braided hose and adjustable levers to accommodate my short, fat hairy fingers. These mods have greatly improved the braking and I'm now much happier. I love the bike's ability to venture off metalled roads with such ease and i'm glad I bought the R as my second bike. However, if you're planning to sell the Breva and make the Yam your only bike, the XTX gets my vote. It also depends, of course, on whether "attacking the bends" or green lanes is your priority! Good luck with your choice.