The stock California would have managed just fine too, but the owner had other ideas. So he handed it over to Dutch builder Roy Holtman at RH Motorcycles.
?The bike still was in good condition,? says Roy. ?The owner has an emotional connection with this bike and didn’t want to simply let go and buy something new.?

All the bodywork’s been reworked too. We’re tempted to label the Guzzi as a ‘parts bin special,’ but Roy’s matched everything up so well.
The fuel tank and side panels are off a Suzuki GS750?the latter reworked with mesh panels for a more robust look. And the headlight and brackets have been adapted from a Yamaha XJR1300, but powder-coated black.

He also stripped as much as he could off the bike to save weight, but left things like the airbox intact. The original fenders were shortened and refitted, and the bulk mufflers ditched for stumpy off-the-shelf units. Up top is a bobber-style seat, and a luggage rack that can easily be swapped out for a pillion seat. Side racks add more carrying capacity; they’re currently holding a set of army surplus bags, but can take panniers too.

This Moto Guzzi California now has the same utilitarian vibe that we saw on the last RH Motorcycles bike we featured. More importantly, it makes us want to take up retro-bike adventure riding.
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