I purchased a 2014 Moto Guzzi California (same color) based on this video. The comments and content provided in the video are very accurate. Love this bike!
@RickyLepre7 жыл бұрын
This review is pretty spot on. I am now the owner of one of these bikes.A California 1400 ABS Touring. A great bike so far. I came from a BMW K 1300R which I loved but was a license burner. I wanted all the safety gear of the BMW but in a cruiser. This bike ticked every box. No other cruiser had all the safety features of this bike. Traction control and ABS brakes were a must. The engine mapping,fly by wire throttle were just a bonus. Great looks and kerb side appeal along with comfort and exclusativity ( it's not or ever tries to be a Harley) with great pricing was the icing on the bonus. I looked at every bike in this category and at the time of purchase there was only one other bike that would challenge it if you had the extra coin and that bike too is Italian. I picked up a 2nd hand Guzzi with only 6,500 klms including two new tyres and a service at a very good price. :-) I also had a very close look at Harley, Victory,Triumph as I respect the marques but none had all the features of the Guzzi. And yes it does ride as good as it looks. A dream come true as I wanted one since the early 90's after my marriage broke down. I was just going to tour Australia in one. Common sense prevailed and I ended up putting a deposit on a house instead. Now I'm living the dream the "California dream"
@leoverran3114 жыл бұрын
You had me until the California part
@erwinroman42172 жыл бұрын
Long time Guzzi rider here. Still have my '86 LeMans from new and had a Monza and Cal III. The more I look at the 1400 series the more I like them. Gorgeous bikes. The one styling thing that draws my eye and looks odd is the vertical break from the seat down through the sidepanels, gearbox, swingarm and exhaust shield. Reminds me of the Disco Volante, Emilio Largo's yacht in James Bond's "Thunderball." The yacht that divided into two. If I end up with a 1400 it will be called the Disco Volante.
@hotchihuahua15462 жыл бұрын
Having owned a Moto Guzzi EV11 California the Moto Guzzi is the Bentley of motorcycles .
@braddenning16175 жыл бұрын
CALIFORNIA 1400 BEST BIKE EVER MADE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! 40 Years on Harleys and this puts them to shame !!!!!! I NEVER WANT TO GET OFF THIS THING !!!
@blackbirdpie2177 жыл бұрын
That axial V twin should be a lot smoother than a radial V like we have with the Harley (ridiculous shaking) and even the much smoother metric cruisers. I like this!
@homeontherange7334 жыл бұрын
I have an Eldorado. The cyliners sticking out like that run much cooler than a radial configuration. I can put my hand on the valve covers while riding down the road. Not so much after you stop and let it set for a few minutes.
@zinger529 жыл бұрын
looks great and sounds pleasant for long touring with the accompanying leathers a complete package
@mr7wi9 жыл бұрын
Hendrik Huizing Took possession of my Cali 1400 a month ago. Well appointed bike, complete with fly by wire throttle, cruise, abs, traction control, engine mapping and hard sided bags. I feel some heat from the engine, but not that much. Shaft drive makes for a smooth ride. Not sure why it is placed in the 'cruiser' category: it's metric ride.
@عابرسبيل-و5ي1س8 жыл бұрын
one of the best if not the best. thanks for sharing
@TheHuester4410 жыл бұрын
Seems like a really cool Bike
@jasonkelsey3441 Жыл бұрын
Wish they still made these :(
@Diap842IV2 жыл бұрын
What a difference a few years makes. The 1400 line is discontinued and current seller ads stay up for months unless they give them away. Seems like a good bike but an older Goldwing checks most boxes and is perhaps better value.
@JohnInSale10 жыл бұрын
Nice review and idea to let a normal rider have a go, only thing was as a viewer i'd like to know what his normal bike was so as to see where he was coming from etc
@erryrollins10 жыл бұрын
Great bike and nice review-test-report. :)
@rebeltz201010 жыл бұрын
you guys in USA are lucky!!! this costs a lot more here in oz!!! try about 25k and our dollars nearly the same as yours!!! we get really screwed here on everything and no you cant bring one in either , I checked it out , Im old time and current guzzi owner and rider !! and I love it especially the the cruiser model ....29k!!! here enjoy it and visit the Peterborough moto museum in south Australia s ,mid north.... friendly people here and when your here one day Guzzi Ryan !!! and watch out for speed/ spy / data harvesters,,, cameras here ,,, 1984...g Orwell is here now to!!
@sublimekid2479 жыл бұрын
+rebeltz2010 Yea but you got the Bellagio dont you?
@smeghead616 жыл бұрын
Actually, I don't believe you are correct. $18490 in USA $24990 is Australia. Our A$ is around 72 cents, it has peaked toward the 80cents but did not stay there long. On todays exchange rate the US price is above the A$ sell currently. If the A$ goes up they do not adjust pricing (same in US) as it would destroy resale even more. Also consider A$ price always quotes with sales tax included, US pricing taxes are added at the point of sale.
@scrambler35010 жыл бұрын
Man, i'd really like to take that thing for a ride.
@mr7wi9 жыл бұрын
scrambler350 If you have the opportunity, map the engine to "Veloce". And hang on.
@georgec21262 жыл бұрын
Lovely bike. But how does an experienced rider survive that long if he doesn't look over his shoulder before pulling out? Just a thought...
@craigpennington12515 жыл бұрын
This is the first verbal review that was done right. I really like the looks of the Guzzi but I don't like all the electronics. ABS doesn't work-don't like that at all. My car was totaled because in a panic stop-brake pedal goes to the floor and you keep on going. I've done panic stops in most makes and all are the same - pedal goes to the floor and you don't stop. Great video on a cool looking bike though.
@homeontherange7334 жыл бұрын
You do have the option of turning ABS and Traction control off.
@dreadnought19843 жыл бұрын
The ABS on mine works great, It's saved my life a couple of times over the last 20,000 miles.
@MickH609 ай бұрын
sounds like you're just a shitty driver/rider....
@dennism1034 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@lightice13873 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if the 2020 eldorado model is any good ? I plan to buy it here in Dubai, UAE . However , a couple of issues : 1. I don’t think the service support is as good as the HD 2. Is the engine air cooled or liquid cooled .For those that don’t know , the weather here gets extremely hot and wasn’t sure whether or not to go with a air cooled bike.
@dreadnought19843 жыл бұрын
1. If you don't have a dealer close-by, service can be tricky. There's not much to do besides changing the oil and adjusting the valves (easy). 2. The engine is oil cooled, and I haven't had any problems in 100-105* traffic jams. It started to get warm once in Daytona, but I was being a jerk with the throttle too.
@n300zx9313 жыл бұрын
You can tell he doesn’t ride anything but cruisers. Just his comment on breaking alone was enough to see that lol
@michaelmaxwell5683 жыл бұрын
Those big Brembos haul this thing down from 60-0 in 120 feet, so....
@davidgreve10817 жыл бұрын
This is a 3 year old review. What improvements have they made on the 2017 Californian?
@davidgreve10817 жыл бұрын
It has to be a hard job to do any improvements when it looks like you just did it all already. The R&D department has their work cut out for them.
@tms3726 жыл бұрын
Did he say it was a 20 minute ride??
@scbikerdude8 жыл бұрын
Anyone have one of these and know how hard it would be to make a two-up mini tourer? Only talking about windshield, better seat, and some bags.
@louv30808 жыл бұрын
+scbikerdude They make a Touring version of this exact same bike ... look it up.
@scbikerdude8 жыл бұрын
+Lou V yes, I am aware but I ran across a good price on one of these. about 6K less
@louv30808 жыл бұрын
+scbikerdude Ah, I see. $6k is a lot. You can get a larger windshield. I have the mini cafe style. Seats I'm not so sure about and I heard that the supplier of the MG hard bags has stopped making them but not sure if that's true or not. Head over to guzzitech.com and poke around.
@craigpennington12515 жыл бұрын
P.S. How far can you lean it before scraping parts?
@gregorytimmons47775 жыл бұрын
Testers that address this say it is not an issue.
@terryjohn7 жыл бұрын
If you buy one ,then be warned of the crap after sales .
@chaba4910 жыл бұрын
bike looks great but those Pipes gotta go
@dennism1034 жыл бұрын
Definitely gotta get some rineharts
@columbus85857 жыл бұрын
ever tested an m109r?
@MotorcycleExperience7 жыл бұрын
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@dennism1034 жыл бұрын
I ride a Harley road king m8 and that bike is superior...
@georgegould6675 жыл бұрын
I see throttle cables
@overbuiltlimited2 жыл бұрын
“6’2” 200lbs.” Com’on now. With a bear belly like that, more like 230/240
@JP-ir2eq3 жыл бұрын
3:45 I'm 6'2", 200. lmao
@savagekeyboardtrooperАй бұрын
Probably he's an ex-wrestler...intercontinental..😂