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Moto Guzzi in the Neighborhood
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Road Captain
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Moto Guzzi in the Neighborhood
A new Moto Guzzi dealer opened up in my neighborhood. Also selling Vespa and Aprilia. Stopped in today to check out the bikes. My fav was the California Vintage - very classic looking with those design touches that Italians do so well. Need to see if I can catch a demo ride one day
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Man, My Dad had an 850 Eldorado back in the 70s, it was a cool bike. I got to ride it just a bit after I turned 18, it was crazy when you revved it at a light, the bike torqued left I believe.. to the side anyway.
Very nice bike though, he put allot of miles on it IIRC.
Very nice bike though, he put allot of miles on it IIRC.
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Wonder how easy it is to get parts, etc.? Nice looking bike. I've not seen one since about 1976. I didn't even know they still made them.
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I always liked the motors too, but I didn't know they still made 'em either. Seems like I remember they were pretty reliable bikes. Lots of European cops rode 'em.
http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/home.asp?lin=eng
Gotta admit, they got some good looking bikes. That 750 for $7700 looks tempting for a second bike.
http://www.motoguzzi-us.com/home.asp?lin=eng
Gotta admit, they got some good looking bikes. That 750 for $7700 looks tempting for a second bike.
Last edited by capt775; Aug 7, 2008 at 11:44 PM.
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I have a 02 Guzzi California Special Sport. Bike hauls ***, handles great in the twisties, and drawls lots of attention. No problem getting parts for it, but not much in the way of after market custom parts out there.
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I think I dreamt about one last night!
I don't think they are priced bad for an Italian bike especially considering they are EFI and set up for light touring out of the door. Speaking of light, the California only weighs 580lbs.Not much more than my Sporty.
Hmmm...I feel like sipping an espresso and riding 500 miles on one of these Italian machines! lol