The latest generation of the Moto Guzzi California is a unique piece of art. Hand built on the shores of Lake Como, Italy, the California 1400 combines style, elegance and distinguished craftsmanship with a powerful 1400cc engine which provides a 96 HP at 6500 rpm with 120 Nm at 2750 rpm. The latest technology has also been included with ride by wire, switchable engine mapping, cruise control, ABS and traction control.
Specifications, 2015 Models
(Custom and touring models have the same basic specification)
| Engine | |
| Type | 90° V-twin engine, 4 stroke, SOHC 4 valves per cylinder |
| Cooling | Air and oil cooled with independent cooling pump. Oil cooler with thermostat controlled fan. |
| Engine capacity | 1380 cc |
| Bore & stroke | 104 x 81.2 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Timing system diagram | Intake valve opens 19° BTDC Intake valve closes 55° ABDC Exhaust valve opens 49° BBDC Exhaust valve closes 12° ATDC |
| Max. power | 71 kW (96 HP) at 6500 rpm |
| Max. torque | 120 Nm at 2750 rpm |
| Fuel supply / Ignition | Electronic Multipoint sequential injection, Magneti Marelli IAW7SM; “ride by wire” Ø 52 mm throttle body, IWP 243 Magneti Marelli injectors, twin oxygen sensors, integrated management of 3 engine mappings, traction control and cruise control. |
| Starter | Electric |
| Spark plugs | NGK LMAR8F, 2 per cylinder |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel, 2-in-2 type, three-way catalytic converter with twin lambda probe |
| Emission standard | Euro 3 |
| Transmission | |
| Gearbox | 6 speed |
| Gear ratios | 1st 17/38 = 1:2.235 2nd 20/34 = 1:1.700 3rd 23/31 = 1:1.348 4th 26/29 = 1:1.115 5th 31/30 = 1:0.968 6th 30/24 = 1:0.8 |
| Primary drive | Helical teeth gear set, ratio 26/35 = 1:1,346 |
| Final drive | Hypoid gear set, ratio 10/36 = 1:3.6 |
| Clutch | Single-disc |
| Chassis | |
| Frame | Steel tubing, closed double cradle with elastic-kinematic engine mounting system to isolate vibrations. |
| Wheelbase | 1685 mm |
| Trail | 155 mm |
| Rake | 32° |
| Steering angle | 38° |
| Front suspension | Ø 46 mm forks, hydraulic damping |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm with twin shocks, adjustable rebound and spring preload with remote reservoir |
| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm |
| Front brake | Dual Ø 320 mm stainless steel floating discs, Brembo 4 spot radial mounted callipers |
| Rear brake | 282 mm stainless steel fixed disc, Brembo floating calliper with 2 parallel pistons |
| ABS | Continental Two Channel ABS |
| Wheels | Aluminium alloy |
| Front wheel rim | 3.50” x 18” |
| Rear wheel rim | 6.00” x 16” |
| Front tyre | 130/70R18 |
| Rear tyre | 200/60R16 |
| Electrical System | |
| System voltage | 12V |
| Battery | 12V – 18AH |
| Alternator | 12V – 550W |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 2445 mm |
| Width | 940 mm |
| Height | 1180 mm |
| Saddle height | 740 mm (720 mm opt.) |
| Min. ground clearance | 165 mm |
| Kerb weight | 337 kg |
| Dry weight | 322 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 20.5 Litres |
| Reserve | 5 Litres |
Source: John Sample Group
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