Moto Guzzi California 1400

Moto Guzzi California 1400
Manufacturer	Moto Guzzi
Also called	California 1400 Touring SE, California 1400 Custom, California SE, California 1400 Touring
Production	2013 - 2018
Class	Cruiser
Engine	v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke	104.0mm x 81.2mm
Compression ratio	10.5:1
Horsepower	94.01 HP (70.1 KW) @ 6500RPM
Torque	8.11 ft/lbs (11.0 Nm) @ 3000RPM
Fuel System	injection. magneti marelli iaw7sm
Ignition	ride by wire with integral management of 3 engine maps
Transmission	Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) Clutch: single-disc with integrated anti-vibration buffer
Suspension	Front: 46 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, with radial caliper mounting brackets. Rear: swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable spring preload. no rebound adjustment on rear shock.
Brakes	Front: double disc. stainless steel floating discs, brembo radial callipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons. Rear: single disc. stainless steel fixed disc, brembo floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons.
Front Tire	130/70-18
Rear Tire	200/60-16
Wheelbase	66.34 inches (1685 mm)
Length	96.26 inches (2445 mm)
Width	40.55 inches (1030 mm)
Height	57.48 inches (1460 mm)
Seat Height	29.13 inches (740 mm)
Weight	709.89 pounds (322.0 Kg) (dry), 346.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity	5.42 Gallon (20.50 Liters)
Manuals	Service Manual

The Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring was a v2, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Moto Guzzi between 2013 and 2018. Max torque was 8.11 ft/lbs (11.0 Nm) @ 3000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 94.01 HP (70.1 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a oil & air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 104.0mm bore x 81.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1380.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the single-disc with integrated anti-vibration buffer.

Chassis

It came with a 130/70-18 front tire and a 200/60-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. stainless steel floating discs, brembo radial callipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons. in the front and a single disc. stainless steel fixed disc, brembo floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons. in the rear. The front suspension was a 46 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, with radial caliper mounting brackets. while the rear was equipped with a swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable spring preload. no rebound adjustment on rear shock.. The California 1400 Touring was fitted with a 5.42 Gallon (20.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 709.89 pounds (322.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 66.34 inches (1685 mm) long.

2013 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring

Enter 2012 California 1400 Touring, the flagship bike in Moto Guzzi's cruiser line-up, a bike which is as spectacular to ride as it is amazing to look at. From afar classic, utterly modern as one comes closer to it, this motorcycle brings together retro styling elements, classic touring attire, present-day, high-performance technology and commanding, luxurious beauty.

Powered by the largest European v-twin, the 2012 California 1400 Touring comes with Touring, Sport and Rain engine mappings, cruise control, ride by wire and iPhone integration as standard. Add in LED dyalight running lights, convenient shaft drive, cavernous storage within the hard sidecases and many more and you will start to understand why is the California 1400 a turning point in Guzzi's history.

2013 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom

The California 1400 Custom is the most evil member of the famous California family, and Moto Guzzi's bold statement in the power cruiser segment. Moved around by the biggest "made in Europe" v-twin, this bike is all about uncompromised evolution into a bike with awe-inspiring performance specs and an even more striking feel when aboard it.

Big, powerful, with amazing torque right off-idle and loaded with the latest technological features, the California 1400 Custom is a blast: triple-mode engine mapping, precise ride-by-wire, cruise control and many more.

If you're after a beastly cruiser and would not part with your transverse v-twin, there's no better choice than the 2012 California 1400 Custom.

2014 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom

The 2014 MY Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom has been designed for power cruiser fans that want a "Made in Europe" badge on their machine. It's engine is probably the most powerful transverse V-twin ever to be designed in Europe up to date, and boasts impressive numbers, such as 96 horsepower and 120 Nm of torque, which allows it to go head to head with cruisers that boast a much bigger bore.

In addition, it has an imposing and intimidating posture, well suited for its class, and is easily the most aggressive machine ever to be designed by the House of Mandello del Lario. Standard features include a twin, chromed, exhaust system, rider floor-boards, black-finished, cast wheels,

2014 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring

The 2014 MY Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring is an all new touring machine, based on the aggressive California Custom, but with a host of features and parts that significantly increase its across-country capabilities. It sports the most powerful transverse V-twin engine ever produced in Europe, which can produce an impressive 96 horsepower and 120 Nm of torque.

In the technology department, it comes standard with the latest ones from Mandello del Lario, such as ABS, traction control, ride-by-wire, and a tri-mode engine mapping, ensuring a smooth and flawless power delivery, no matter the road conditions. In addition, it has a large windscreen, spacious, hard panniers, and a comfortable two-up saddle with passenger grab rails.

2015 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom

If you are a rider that wants an European-made custom cruiser, than the 2015 MY Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom is a serious option to take into consideration. Low, long and wide, it has one of the most original designs to be found on a production machine, especially from an European brand. And, as a true 21st century machine, the lavish chrome accents have been replaced with more modern, aggressive and stealthier black accents, which appeal to the more adventurous among cruiser fans.

Power is ensured by its air and oil cooled 90-degree V-twin powerhouse, which can produce 96 horsepower and 120 Nm of torque, and is the biggest V-twin to ever have been mass produced in Europe. In addition, all the latest technologies developed by the engineers from Mandello del Lario come as standard, and maximize the jaw-dropping capabilities of this machine, in all departments, from performance to safety and agility.

2015 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring

For riders who want a power cruiser that is also capable of going the extra mile, and even cross-country trips, Mandello del Lario has launched the 2015 MY Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring. At its heart lies an air-cooled, 90-degree V-twin with a displacement of 1380cc, that produces 96 horsepower and 120 Nm of torque.

It has an overall aggressive design, that reminds of classic American cruisers rather than European two-wheelers, but it still has European reliability and state-of-the-art technologies hidden under its minimalist bodywork. Standard technologies and features such as the ABS, cruise control, side-panniers and large windshield make this a favorite among Moto Guzzi fans, and not only.

2015 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE

In 2014, Mandello del Lario has launched a special edition of the California touring, which has been designed to fit the taste of riders who prefer a more classic touch added to their touring machine, with lost of 70's DNA embedded in its design. Unlike the base model, it comes with a small passenger back rest and grab handle and a two-tone paint scheme, which reminisce of the classic American cruisers, but also comes with the reliability and race pedigree of an Italian built machine.

In all other aspects, it has the same specs as the base California 1400 Touring.