All Tests – California 1400 Touring Test: Cruising machine! – An excellent novelty 2013

California 1400 Touring test: Cruising machine !

All Tests - California 1400 Touring Test: Cruising machine! - An excellent novelty 2013

Alluring at will, the California 1400 from Moto Guzzi seduces at first glance with its new design combining tradition and modernism. In-depth technical review, it perpetuates the legend of the Mandello del Lario eagle. Test !

An excellent novelty 2013

At the end of this test on the roads of the South of France, it is clear that the Moto California 1400 Touring is not a simple evolution of the previous models. It is indeed a new motorcycle, which moreover marks a new turning point in the already rich history of the Italian brand by being in phase with the most modern technologies, without breaking with its glorious past.

This is indeed a true American-inspired cruiser, but with increased road capabilities and a very marked Italian identity, which will not fail to seduce European consumers..

"It is also for them that this motorcycle is primarily intended", explains Daniele Toresan, press officer for the brand,"more than the American market".

Naturally – and unfortunately – the selling price increases as a result, especially in this Touring version, available now for € 19,350 in two colors: black with white tank trims "like V7 and 850 California of yesteryear" or white with black "California Highway Patrol" trims. The Custom version is expected for March 2013, at a price of € 17,000.

  • Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring:

  • 90 ° V-Twin, 1380 cc, 96 hp, 120 Nm, 337 kg All Full Facts, € 19,350

California’s rivals:

  • Harley Davidson Road King Classic:

  • V-Twin, 1690 cc, 67 hp, 134 Nm, 368 kg TPF, € 16,199
  • Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer:

  • V-Twin, 1700 cc, 73 hp, 136 Nm, 382 kg TPF, € 22,690
  • Triumph Rocket 3 Touring ABS:

  • 3-cylinder, 2294 cc, 106 hp, 203 Nm, 395 kg TPF, € 18,790
  • Victory Cross Roads Classic:

  • V-Twin, 1731 cc, 92 hp 140 Nm, 370 kg TPF, € 18,690

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