New to me Moto Guzzi California

[the Ferret]

Nice looking bike. I have a neighbor with one. Just saw him and his wife out on it the other night.

[redbirds_imp]

That is a beauty. I've had a Guzzi 1100 Breva that I traded for my CB1100. If I ever got another Guzzi that would be my first choice.

[Ollie]

I appreciate the compliments! When riding it today I kept thinking how similar it is to the same year Road King. Riding position, torque, sound, relaxed gearing, and more. There are some differences though for one the suspension is nicer it just rides better over bumps. Airflow with the windshield is clean and works well for me with a full face helmet. For whatever reason the RK (with 2" lower shield) does also but only when wearing my 3/4 helmet, with a full face one there's a very annoying resonance. Power seems similar if anything the Guzzi may be a little quicker, it is about 100# lighter. I'm not knocking the Harley because once I got it set up right for me it's worked well, but I think I'm putting mine up for sale.

[brucekeats_imp]

Hey,

Looks like a nice bike!

Bruce

[peterbaron]

From some years ago.... a ride with some Guzzis +
A rider who owns the Guzzi in the middle, also has a white, 2014 model, beautiful.

[GoldOxide_imp]

... I hope Moto Guzzi never goes out of business and continues to innovate, yet have a root to its past.

[Ollie]

Being owned by Piaggio I imagine Guzzi is on pretty solid ground now.

[rboe]

Looks sweet!