I happened to be test riding the new Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC yesterday and the shop had a later model (my guess is 2015+) California that we could try too. What a freaking blast.
This was my first time riding a "big" bike. My experience with all bikes had been sub 1000cc and sub 550lb bike (except for a test ride on the 1250GS). The California was massive compared to my v7 but also insanely stable. Just a blast to romp around on the test ride. The power never seemed to stop either. It had Mistrals on and boy did they let loose in the high RPMS. My v7 is very nimble thanks to Guzzitech with some modifications, but I was really surprised how the California through it's weight into the corners. I kept getting that fluttering of the stomach as my instincts kept telling me it can't hold this line, and it always did.
Every single person that was rode it that day came back with a biggest grin on their face.
I just wanted to share how great of a time it was and how jealous I am of you all rolling with the big bikes from Guzzi.
This was my first time riding a "big" bike. My experience with all bikes had been sub 1000cc and sub 550lb bike (except for a test ride on the 1250GS). The California was massive compared to my v7 but also insanely stable. Just a blast to romp around on the test ride. The power never seemed to stop either. It had Mistrals on and boy did they let loose in the high RPMS. My v7 is very nimble thanks to Guzzitech with some modifications, but I was really surprised how the California through it's weight into the corners. I kept getting that fluttering of the stomach as my instincts kept telling me it can't hold this line, and it always did.
Every single person that was rode it that day came back with a biggest grin on their face.
I just wanted to share how great of a time it was and how jealous I am of you all rolling with the big bikes from Guzzi.