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Well gang,today,I "FINALLY" got to take out a brandy new 2017 California 1400 Tourer for a test ride "WITH THE INTENT" of buying one.It had 8 miles showin on the clock and now has 28 miles showing on the clock,meaning,I gave it a reasonably fair test yet did NOT abuse it in any way,shape,or form.Everything about it was excellent,infact,I'll even say superb "EXCEPT" for the most important thing,the way the motor performed at idle and low speed.It was deplorable.
The salesman was very polite and prepared to do what ever was necessary to accommodate me.However, due to how poorly it idled and especially how poorly it performed under 2500-3000 rpm in any gear,I'm afraid I'll have to pass.The salesman claimed the poor performance was caused from a flywheel that was too small and too light,plus increased emmission standards which have been set here in the States.However,if that was the case,all the new motorcycles would run equally as bad,yet they do NOT!! So I'm afraid it's over.And I am disappointed ,to say the least, cause I was,infact, ready to make the jump.But not now!!
So thank you again gentlemen for responding to my questions in the past as I'll now be moving on.And I wish everyone good luck and many happy miles with their Guzzi's!! Dave!!!
Best of luck to you in your search for the right bike for YOU.