When did the Moto Guzzi California come out?
The Touring is a perfect representation of Moto Guzzi’s culture and the ability to build unique motorcycles that have been around since 1921: it is the California in its most classic expression, unequalled in terms of style, comfort, performance and reliability.
Can you shift gears on a Moto Guzzi California?
Despite the floorboards, the California has more cornering clearance than most foot-peg-equipped cruisers. The arrangement of the foot controls is awkward, however, and you must lift your feet off the boards to shift gears or use the brake pedal.
What makes a Moto Guzzi a good bike?
Success driven by a rare quality: knowing how to reconcile the comfort and cargo capacity of a custom bike with the dynamic performance of a powerful cruiser.
9 owners have reviewed their MOTO-GUZZI CALIFORNIA (1997 – 2012) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.
What kind of suspension does a Moto Guzzi have?
Well, the Moto Guzzi California 1100EV handles amazingly well with much less wobble and wallow than most Japanese cruisers of the time. Moto Guzzi have been making bikes since 1921 and manage to make the simple steel cradle and modest twin-shock suspension work extremely well in the California 1100EV.
Is the 2014 Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX a clearance bike?
I bought the model year 2014, on for a good clearance price. The only difference between any of the Stelvio NTX model years is the colour of the paint. The stock motorcycle is delivered including many parts that are optional on other big adventure bikes.
How much does a Moto Guzzi California 1400 cost?
Prices begin at $14,990 for Custom models, $17,990 for Touring. Guzzi is supporting the release of the bike with a nice selection of accessories and add-ons. The California 1400 is one bad Moto Guzzi, in the best possible sense.
What kind of engine does Moto Guzzi California have?
At least your fussy neighbors won’t complain. The new, torquey 1,380cc V-twin is a major styling element. Sound and fury may be muted, but the California’s 1,380cc powerplant kicks some serious asiago. Throttle response is immediate, torque is generous, bursts of acceleration are a guilty pleasure.
What’s the curb weight of a Moto Guzzi?
Curb weight is reported to be 709.8 lbs for the Touring model with windshield, dual hard side bags and touring seat; 661 lbs for the more basic Custom model. The Touring model also gets a more upright set of handlebars for a slightly more relaxed riding position.
When did Moto Guzzi start making police bikes?
Its career began in 1970 when, after a series of stringent tests, the Moto Guzzi V7 Police won the selection to enter the LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department). For the first time a foreign bike had been awarded a contract in America to supply the Police, beating out, in addition to the national manufacturer, the best English competition.