Moto Guzzi California Motorcycle Owners News, Reviews and More
The Moto Guzzi California 850 Eldorado was introduced to America at a time when Harley-Davidson quality and performance was just about at an all-time low. The relative success of the Eldorado was in part due to the quality and workmanship of the motorcycle, and the heavy-duty durability it had. The durability was proven by several law enforcement agencies use in the US back in the early to mid 1970’s.
The often debated retro style tail light from the California Vintage now also comes on the Guzzi Black Eagle Edition California. I do get a variety of comments about the tail light on my Vintage.
Moto Guzzi California Special replaced the Bassa in 2001, but even with it’s short few years of existence, the Bassa name continues to hold a special place in the history and evolution of the Guzzi California.