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« on: December 05, 2012, 07:03:05 PM »
I got a chance to ride this bike at the Oz importer a few days back and have written a review which I've posted on a few boards. Can't be arsed to C&P it all again but if people are interested its all here.

http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?262501-Cali-1400

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« on: December 05, 2012, 07:03:05 PM »
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« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2012, 01:43:03 PM »
That's a hell of a wright up! Thumbsup I am not a fan of cruisers but for some reason i like this bike more that i thought i would. I hope to put a leg over her someday soon just to have the fun. Thanks again for the link.
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« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2012, 01:46:41 PM »
Quote from: Pete Roper on December 05, 2012, 07:03:05 PM
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Fully understand. Carrying all those bits by hand can get tiring.
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« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2012, 06:29:25 PM »
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« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2012, 04:33:32 AM »
Thanks, Pete!   Thumbsup

I had already read you report on other forums and actually re-read it when posted here.  Got a bit more out of it the second time.   Wink

I, like you, enjoy more of a sporting ride (you called them "a proper road bike" I believe when referring to your Griso) and was a little disappointed this new Cali was not a step closer to good handling and performance than it's predecessor was.  But that said, I understand where Guzzi is going with it and wish them much luck and big sales.
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« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2012, 05:02:15 AM »
Good overview, thanx for posting it.
I definitely like the styling, though it has a real deficit in practicality (no center stand, cramped seating).
I bet it's a winner for MG just the same.
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« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2012, 11:32:15 AM »
Thanks Pete!

The cramped seating has me a sad panada at 6'3"  Sad I sometimes have issues on the Norge even!

But I saw a mention about a revamp of the LeMans...things that make you say hmmm...
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« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2012, 07:48:35 AM »
Great write up as always Pete! Thanks for taking the time to post your thoughts.

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