VOL. 52 ISSUE 12 MARCH 24, 2015 P29
MOTO GUZZI UNVEILS TWO NEW MODELS
M
oto Guzzi fans got more
than they bargained for at
Daytona Bike Week recently,
with the company unveiling
two new 2016 pre-production
models in the Eldorado 1400
and Audace 1400, alongside the
entire 2015 model range.
Both the Eldorado and
Audace utilize the Moto Guzzi
California's 1380cc transverse-
twin engine, which pumps out 71
kW of power at 6500 rpm and
87 ft-lb of torque at 2750 rpm,
and a similar chassis platform.
However, the Eldorado is distin-
guished by its 16-inch whitewall
tires, Nero Classico (red) color
scheme, lashings of chrome,
sweptback bars and huge
fenders. It will land in dealer-
ships this May with an MSRP of
$15,790.
The Audace is much more of
a bruiser, with blackened, well,
everything—pretty much the only
chrome visible is around the
top of the forks and headlight.
There's also a low, rider only
seat, alloy wheels and foot-
pegs rather than the traditional
floorboards. The Audace will go
on sale this July for $15,590 in
Nero Travelgento (black, in case
you forgot) color.
Both machines enjoy the full
suite of Moto Guzzi electronics
that include three different maps
via the Ride-By-Wire throttle,
cruise and traction control.
Riders at Daytona Bike
Week sampled the Moto Guzzi
California 1400 Custom and the
California 1400 Touring, as well
as the award-winning V7 Stone
and V7 Special with test rides
completely booked out accord-
ing to Moto Guzzi USA.
Rennie Scaysbrook
Daytona Bike Week riders got
the chance to sample one of
Moto Guzzi's latest offerings—
the 2016 Audace 1400.
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