CALIFORNIA 1400 TOURING
The California 1400 Custom and California 1400 Touring are presented as world ambassadors for the Moto Guzzi brand, embodying the highest values of Italian designed as an ideal of beauty and luxury. Everything on California Touring and California Custom helps to combine the best of the latest and most advanced technology with the classic style and elegance of the Moto Guzzi brand: brand new powerful 1400cc engine in the classic transversal V2 architecture, ride by wire, cruise control, ABS and traction control are among the key features.
Hand built in the factory in Mandello del Lario (Como, Italy), where the Moto Guzzi are born continuously since 1921, the California 1400 is distinguished by the craftsmanship with which each component is assembled. Attention that makes every Moto Guzzi California a unique piece, able to marry and to emphasize the strong personality of a passionate and exclusive clientele.
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ENGINE
Type
90° V-twin engine, 4-stroke, 4 valves, double ignition
Cooling
air and oil with an independent cooling pump. Oil radiator with thermostat controlled fan.
Engine capacity
1380 cm³
Bore and stroke
104 x 81.2 mm
Compression ratio
10.5 : 1
Maximum power
71 kW (96 HP) at 6500 rpm
Maximum torque
87 ft-lb – 120 Nm @2750 rpm
Fuel supply / Ignition
phased electronic Multipoint sequential injection, Magneti Marelli IAW7SM; “ride by wire” Ø 52 mm throttle body, IWP 243 Magneti Marelli injectors, double oxygen sensor, integrated management of 3 engine mappings, traction control, cruise control
Starter
Electric
Spark plugs
NGK LMAR8F, 2 per cylinder
Exhaust system
stainless steel, 2-in-2 type, three-way catalytic converter with double lambda probe
Type approval
EPA and CARB
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox
6 speeds with final overdrive
Final drive
double cardan joint and fixed bevel gear seat
Clutch
single-disc with integrated anti-vibration buffer
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Chassis
steel tubing, closed double cradle with elastic-kinematic engine mounting system to isolate vibrations.
Wheelbase
66.3 in – 1685mm
Trail
6.1 in – 155 mm
Headstock angle
32°
Steering angle
38°
Front suspension
Ø 46 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, with radial calliper mounting brackets
Front wheel travel
4.7 in – 120 mm
Rear suspension
swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable spring preload. No rebound adjustment on rear shock.
Rear wheel travel
4.3 in – 110 mm
Front brake
dual 320 mm stainless steel floating discs, Brembo radial callipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons
Rear brake
282 mm stainless steel fixed disc, Brembo floating calliper with 2 parallel pistons
Wheels
Aluminium alloy
Front tire
130/70 R 18”
Rear tire
200/60 R 16”
DIMENSIONS
Length
96.2 in. – 2445 mm
Width
40.5 in. – 1030mm
Height
57.4 in. – 1460 mm
Saddle height
29.1 in. – 740 mm (Opt: 28.3 in. – 720 mm)
Minimum ground clearance
6.4 in. – 165 mm
Dry weight
709.8 lbs.- 322 Kg
Kerb weight
742.9 lbs. – 337 Kg
Fuel tank capacity
5.4 gal. – 20.5 litres
Reserve
1.3 gal. – 5 litres