Will you continue to ride Moto Guzzi's if they eliminate the 1400 line?

[rocker59]

@Luap McKeever - what are your thoughts on them ending the MGX-21?  I looked at one at a dealer and loved it, but I wasn't sure if I could handle a bike that big.  I've seen them selling new as low as $13k but would hate to jump on something that loses support.

Under the skin, all California 1400s are the same.  So, if the Eldo and Audace remain, then support remains.

[rocker59]

Just got back from OKCs new dealer (on the ride home fell in love with my Griso again with the clutch working good) and he said he was told by Guzzi at the HQ dealer meeting he had recently that the 1400 engine stays in production. It is Euro 5 compliant and will remain in the Eldorado and Audace. The MGX21 and California line will go away and another platform will be added with the engine. I asked if he knew what it would be, such as a retro standard and he said they were tight lipped, wouldn't reveal what it would be.

So: 

- California 1400 Touring and MGX-21 will cancel. 

- Eldorado and Audace will remain in the lineup. 


Lets hope Piaggio allows the paint shop some latitude for broadening the available colors.  I hope they have something cool in mind for the new 1400 model.  I need something aspiring from Guzzi.  It's been awhile. 

[MotoG5]

My current bike, Stelvio NTX, is going to be my last big machine. Like Chuck H I am approaching the time when a lighter rig will become a must. As a long time Guzzi rider I will stay with them until the end. But on one the smaller bikes. So the fate of the 1400's wont have a great effect on my situation. I have bought several new Guzzi's over the almost fifty years I have been riding them. Not one of them was still in production when I sold it. As will be the case with my present Stelvio. Guzzi has been rumored to be going away for a long time now but I think it will be possible for me to end my riding career on one without any trouble.

[TN Mark]

Just got back from OKCs new dealer and he said he was told by Guzzi at the HQ dealer meeting he had recently that the 1400 engine stays in production. It is Euro 5 compliant and will remain in the Eldorado and Audace. The MGX21 and California line will go away and another platform will be added with the engine. I asked if he knew what it would be, such as a retro standard and he said they were tight lipped, wouldn't reveal what it would be.

Great news! Maybe there’s hope for a new 100th anniversary model 2 up touring ready Ambassador built off the beautiful Eldorado.

[kidsmoke]

@Luap McKeever - what are your thoughts on them ending the MGX-21?  I looked at one at a dealer and loved it, but I wasn't sure if I could handle a bike that big.

I rode a dressed California Touring two up. Underway, it felt lighter and more nimble than my Jackal. I was amazed. Still they are large. And I love my Tonti. If I were pressed, however, the iteration of 1400 that appeals to me most is the red Eldo. Guzzi appeals to me across the line and across the decades, 1400 or no.

[Ncdan]

I rode a dressed California Touring two up. Underway, it felt lighter and more nimble than my Jackal. I was amazed. Still they are large. And I love my Tonti. If I were pressed, however, the iteration of 1400 that appeals to me most is the red Eldo. Guzzi appeals to me across the line and across the decades, 1400 or no.

Kid, I have a 2015 Tourer and you are spot on. I've had several heavy touring and cruiser bikes over the years but none of which were as balanced as this MG Tourer. I can literally come to a complete stop then put one foot on the ground and balance the 750 LB beast until letting the clutch out to go foreword. I could never do that, every time, on my  Electra glide or Goldwing.

[Huzo]

I could care less

???
Never could understand that term.
A bit like “irregardless”
A bloke was talking about the best player on his team the other day..
He said..
“Alex’s importance to the team can’t be underestimated”
Did these guys actually GO to school ?

[Darren Williams]

???
Never could understand that term.
A bit like “irregardless”
A bloke was talking about the best player on his team the other day..
He said..
“Alex’s importance to the team can’t be underestimated”
Did these guys actually GO to school ?

Think it's supposed to be "I couldn't care less", which makes sense. When the "not" part gets left out, it becomes a logic fail.

[oldbike54]

 Yeah yeah yeah , an Ozzie and an Okie commenting of usage of the English language 

 Dusty

[Darren Williams]

Yeah yeah yeah , an Ozzie and an Okie commenting of usage of the English language 

 Dusty

Just koz I be a Okie don't mean I kaint spill.

[Lannis]

The 1400 was always too heavy and cumbersome, the smaller bikes were too small for comfortable touring.  The Stelvio was the best match for my touring needs.  Unfortunately, I got old and it had to be sold.

I'm gettin' old too, about 18 years behind you, and sometime between now and my mid 80s this is going to be me.   No excuses, no apologies, just have fun as long as I can ....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J59SFTqb7MQ

Lannis

[JBBenson]

I've never had interest in cruisers but after driving my truck across the country, I can see the appeal of a big touring bike.

Looked at the new Harley Heritage Softail, which are nice, but expensive, and not sure if I'm a Harley guy.

So, considering getting a Cali 1400 Touring....

[Cruzerdog]

I am keeping mine untill I put the kickstand down and  go terminal ...      I can't believe MG would kill the 1400 line  ...has anyone ever met a MG factoryRep  sales guy in the USA.. hell I even saw a Fiat factory rep the other day ( two wheels too many  though ..)

 

[bad Chad]

I have.  But it was years back.   His vision and reality seemed a bit apart.

[Luap McKeever]

@Luap McKeever - what are your thoughts on them ending the MGX-21?  I looked at one at a dealer and loved it, but I wasn't sure if I could handle a bike that big.  I've seen them selling new as low as $13k but would hate to jump on something that loses support.

It don't matter to me. I already have mine

[fatbob]

I’ll ride my ‘07 Norge till she dies, or I die!  I honestly believe the motorcycle will outlast me.  I will not buy any new Guzzi’s unless something dramatically different happens, like the return of a sport tourer. 

[Warren Rhen]

That will have absolutely no effect on me. 

Ditto

[blu guzz]

this reminds me of mercedes in the late 60s and early 70s.  they could not understand why in america, we would want air conditioning if the car had a sunroof.  i think they started to get more input from americans later in the decade and learned what we really wanted and would pay for and look at them now.  i don't think mg has ever done this.  the 1400 is a bike that we "should" like, but it seems that they have put no effort behind it to get it out  there.  when bmw brought out their cruiser in the late 90s, they sent the demo truck to every dealership in the country.  it really helped the sales for that bike, but only with current bmw owners for the most part.  the 1400 is so much more than just a cruiser it is a real shame if they kill it without having really tried to help it to succeed.

[twowheeladdict]

Kid, I have a 2015 Tourer and you are spot on. I've had several heavy touring and cruiser bikes over the years but none of which were as balanced as this MG Tourer. I can literally come to a complete stop then put one foot on the ground and balance the 750 LB beast until letting the clutch out to go foreword. I could never do that, every time, on my  Electra glide or Goldwing.

I do that on my road glide all the time.  The only time I put both feet down and when I want to stand up and stretch.

[blu guzz]

the stability is one of the best traits of the 1400s.  i just got new rubber on mine and it is a reminder of how much i love riding it.  I find it is as effortless as a 700lb bike can be.

[steven c]

I have a HONDA T1100 I bought from a friends estate, I always liked the bike, but boy get it a few degrees off center while still and your knees better be in good nix! Good to hear the 1400 is nicely balanced Anyone looking for a well cared for one owner ST?