Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom 2015 - Technical Specifications

Engine
 
90° V-twin engine, 4-stroke, 4 valves, double ignition
Cooling
 
through air and oil and an independent cooling pump. Oil radiator with thermostat controlled fan.
Engine capacity
 
1380 cm³
Maximum power
 
71 kW (96 HP) at 6500 min-1
Maximum torque
 
120 Nm (12.3 kgm) 2750 min-1
Exhaust system
 
stainless steel, 2-in-2 type, three-way catalytic converter with double lambda probe
Gearbox
 
6 speeds with final overdrive
Final Drive
 
double cardan joint and fixed bevel gear seat, drive ratio 10/36 = 1: 3.6
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
Front suspension
 
standard swingarm, Ø 46 mm, with radial calliper mounting bracket and telescopes on the stanchions
Rear suspension
 
swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable spring preload.
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
Tyres
 
130/70 R 18" (front) 200/60 R 16" (rear)
Saddle height
 
740 mm (720 mm opt.)
Fuel tank
 
20,5 litres (5 litres reserve) 
Kerb weight
 
322 Kg (300kg) 337 Kg (fully equipped)
Chassis
 
steel tubing, closed double cradle with elastic-kinematic engine mounting system to isolate vibrations.
Wheelbase
 
1.685 mm custom: € 17.700


Designing the heir to the most famous Moto Guzzi in the world meant taking on a great technological and economic challenge in order to replicate, like in 1971, the new reference point for the category. An impressive bike, exclusive, capable of enhancing the elements of nobility of a brand which is the symbol of 'made in Italy'.

Starting from the stylistic intuition of an innovative but recognisable design and coherent with the heritage of seven California generations manufactured until today, the main distinctive Moto Guzzi traits were redesigned with the most advanced technologies of the top European motorcycle group, achieving a series of results such as:

  • The largest twin cylinder engine ever made in Europe, able to produce an explosive torque of 120 Nm at just 2750 rpm.
  • The first custom in the world equipped with MGCT traction and multimap Ride by Wire technology, with the possibility of selecting three different power output curves: Turismo, Veloce and Pioggia.
  • The first custom in the world with a headlight assembly equipped with LED DRL daylight running lights, like the system used on late model cars.
  • A brand new double cradle frame equipped with an elastic support system capable of completely eliminating vibration transfer.
  • A new cardan final drive, at the top of the category for smooth and quiet operation.

Even looking closely at any other detail of the new California 1400, from the wheels to the instrument panel, from the components to the quality of the paint and the assembly, the magnitude of the change is clear: these Moto Guzzi bikes definitely represent a turning point in the brand's history.