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2013 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring Ambassador Review

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jmdonald · 11-19-2012, 04:27 PM

Even with the lows I really like this bike. It has a uniqueness that only a Guzzi can have.

SpeedwayRN · 11-19-2012, 05:00 PM

Nice!
Way to go Piaggio! enough with the small block V7 variants. More big block bikes like this please!

seruzawa · 11-19-2012, 05:20 PM

Too bad they felt the need to give it weight like an HD? Still those HP and torque numbers at such low rpms take the engine back to its tractor heritage. If I wanted a 750 lb cruiser this would be a good way to go. Good on the traditional tube handlebars. I hate those damm new "what you see is what you get" bars.

Buzglyd · 11-19-2012, 09:20 PM

I like the base model better.

This could end up on the short list since we have a dealer nearby.

Touring on a bike with a limited dealer network could be tough.

The Spaceman · 11-20-2012, 08:27 AM

An 18" front with a 16" rear? That's an interesting combination.

The saddlebags look pretty small; I wonder if they have a top case for it, or even a rack?

Did I miss the price? It's got to be in the $20k range.

bmwclay · 11-20-2012, 05:11 PM

Gonna put that motor into my Le Mans!

12er · 11-20-2012, 05:20 PM

I dont think I could afford the constant skin grafts on my shins.

Kevin_Duke · 11-20-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The Spaceman

An 18" front with a 16" rear? That's an interesting combination.

The saddlebags look pretty small; I wonder if they have a top case for it, or even a rack?

Did I miss the price? It's got to be in the $20k range.

Yep on the top cases. Two sizes. No price announced for USA yet. I'll guess $18.5K.

seruzawa · 11-20-2012, 07:20 PM

Is there a price in euros? Just multiply it by 1.28.

11-19-2012, 02:36 PM	#1
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jmdonald Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 1,231	Nice Even with the lows I really like this bike. It has a uniqueness that only a Guzzi can have. __________________ Secede.

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seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,409	Too bad they felt the need to give it weight like an HD? Still those HP and torque numbers at such low rpms take the engine back to its tractor heritage. If I wanted a 750 lb cruiser this would be a good way to go. Good on the traditional tube handlebars. I hate those damm new "what you see is what you get" bars. __________________ http://www.badmovies.org/movies/deadalive/ I kick @ss for the Lord!

11-20-2012, 08:27 AM	#6
The Spaceman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,394	An 18" front with a 16" rear? That's an interesting combination. The saddlebags look pretty small; I wonder if they have a top case for it, or even a rack? Did I miss the price? It's got to be in the $20k range. __________________ *"Adidas has officially unveiled the Adidas Bystander, the first shoe designed for running away from a mass public shooting."*

11-20-2012, 05:11 PM	#7
bmwclay Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 141	1400 cc Gonna put that motor into my Le Mans!

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11-19-2012, 05:00 PM	#3
SpeedwayRN Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 96	Nice! Way to go Piaggio! enough with the small block V7 variants. More big block bikes like this please!

11-19-2012, 09:20 PM	#5
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,862	I like the base model better. This could end up on the short list since we have a dealer nearby. Touring on a bike with a limited dealer network could be tough.

11-20-2012, 05:20 PM	#8
12er Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Posts: 2,791	I dont think I could afford the constant skin grafts on my shins.

11-20-2012, 07:20 PM	#10
seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,409	Is there a price in euros? Just multiply it by 1.28. __________________ http://www.badmovies.org/movies/deadalive/ I kick @ss for the Lord!