Comments on: Moto Guzzi California 1400 Production Imminent; Engine Specs Revealed (Bike Reports) (News)

By: Nick

Nick — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:57:38 +0000

Never at the top of the horsepower charts they none the less provide a very satisfying mid-range grunt. Maintenance wise they are actually easier considering the exposed valve covers. The rest is pretty well time-tested.

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By: Will

Will — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:58:02 +0000

Ummmm…sorry. This design doesn’t make much sense. And IMO, other than the new V7s, and the Griso, not many of the brand’s modern models say “Now this is a Moto Guzzi!” They’ve taken a great motor and stuck it in a bike that looks like a Kawasaki.

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By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:32:26 +0000

I’ve always considered Guzzi’s to be underpowered and high maintainance. This one just jumps out at me. Can’t wait to see one in the flesh.

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By: DCDORIGHT

DCDORIGHT — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:38:53 +0000

i LOVE IT AND GOING TO BUY ONE. tHIS STYLING IS GREAT imho. GO GUZZI!!

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By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:35:17 +0000

I think this bike is awesome. I love the way it looks. If and when I get one I will have to add some kind of shield and bags and such, but I will keep it looking good. I can’t wait for it to hit the US. Hope it doesn’t take too long.

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By: kjazz

kjazz — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:24:33 +0000

Love this thing. Totally thumbs its nose at conventional cruiser looks. Love it love it love it!!!!!

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By: MacGuzzi

MacGuzzi — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 07:27:29 +0000

I have taken motor bikes halfway up (a very hostile) Africa. I have owned and ridden many motor bikes. I think therefore it would be after a lot of consideration that I have settled on Motor Guzzi to take me to and beyond retirement. So now, Let’s look at this machine – This is the new megabeast in a market full of megabeasts. After some serious consideration about the comments written down below, I must conclude that no bike on the market will suite the different tastes that attract the potential buyer. I have read with interest the likes and dislikes, I too have a view on the exhaust system that looks as big as a WW2 25 pounder cannon barrel, but I understand that the designers are trying to fit the law abiding mould of different countries. That said, we must be generous with the truth – that is to say that Guzzi has been around longer than BMW, notwithstanding the fact that Piaggio now owns them. (They own other bike models as well – not to be discussed here). Let’s give Guzzi its due. It is one of the very few bike manufacturers around that has not prostituted itself on the design table. Sure one wonders what’s next. An 1800cc? The market has gone absolutely flipping beserk and Guzzi is trying to balance the act but retain what is real. Sorry about the detractors of this latest design, but I’m waiting to ride it before I make my judgement. You know – the proof of the pudding is in the eating.

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By: bikerrandy

bikerrandy — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:10:46 +0000

Since Piaggio took over Moto Guzzi the new models have improved and it seems are selling better than prior models. I don’t like the looks of this model or the Stelvios, but I’m not in the market for a new Guzzi either.

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By: Charlie

Charlie — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:57:45 +0000

There has already been “spy shots” released that show it with a windscreen and saddlebags. Makes it look much better IMO. Needs all the help it can get in that respect.

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By: B. J. Sullivan

B. J. Sullivan — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:34:28 +0000

Idiotic, purposeless styling of front and rear lighting; other styling features far too self-conscious. Unless the torque curve provides an advantage, it won’t keep up with my 14-year-old Valkyrie. Maybe it’ll handle better. Doesn’t look like it will have a significant advantage in comfort. I realize Guzzi wouldn’t have survived without Piaggio’s money, but I think Piaggio management is ruining the marque. The great tradition of the Eldorados, Ambassadors, and (original) Californias appears to be dead.

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