California Dreaming: Venier Customs' new Guzzi

It's no secret that we're not huge cruiser fans around here. So any mail titled “Moto Guzzi California” is sure to be opened with a little trepidation. Don't get us wrong—by all accounts, the California is a fantastic motorcycle. But with a curb weight of roughly 700lbs, is it really sporting material? Stefano Venier reckons so—and we believe him. Based in Brooklyn, Venier Customs have yet to send us a Moto Guzzi that we didn't instantly love. Still, the question remains: why pick the California? “How it happened is kind of interesting,” says Stefano. “I was approached by Andy Chase...