In late 2002 and early 2003 we test-rode a bunch of bikes looking for an upgrade for KK's GS500E. At the time there was a Guzzi/Laverda/MZ dealer about twenty minutes from here, so we rode a Skorpion, the Laverda twins and triples, and a Breva 750.
The Skorpion was the best of the bunch by far! But IIRC the price new was absolutely insane. I bet they were much more reasonable on the pre-owned market.
Funny side note, one of the Laverdas (I think it was the twin) shook so bad I turned right around and told the dealer "something is wrong with this bike". "Nope" he said, "that's how it's supposed to be". Yikes.
Another side note, after riding about a dozen bikes she ended up with a 2003 F650CS ... and she still has it today! It is a great little bike and her riding skills grew by leaps and bounds on it.