Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring S.E.

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring S.E.
Manufacturer	Moto Guzzi
Production	2015 - 16
Engine	Four stroke, 90° V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio	10.5:1
Ignition	Phased electronic Multipoint sequential injection
Spark Plug	NGK LMAR8F, 2 per cylinder
Battery	12V - 18 Ah
Transmission	6 speeds with final overdrive
Frame	Steel tubing, closed double cradle with elastic kinematic engine mounting system to isolate vibrations.
Suspension	Front: Standard swingarm, Ø 46 mm, with radial caliper mounting bracket and telescopes on the stanchions Rear: Swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable spring preload.
Brakes	Front: 2x 320 mm stainless steel floating discs, Brembo radial callipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons Rear: Single 282 mm stainless steel fixed disc, Brembo floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons
Front Tire	130/70 R18
Rear Tire	200/60 R16
Wheelbase	1676.4 mm / 66 in
Seat Height	740 mm / 29.1 in - 720 mm / 28.3 in
Weight	337 Kg / 742.9 lbs (wet)
Fuel Capacity	20.5 Liters / 5.4 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air/ oil cooled cooled Four stroke, 90° V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 10.5:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Single-disc with integrated anti-vibration buffer.

Chassis

It came with a 130/70 R18 front tire and a 200/60 R16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 320 mm stainless steel floating discs, Brembo radial callipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons in the front and a Single 282 mm stainless steel fixed disc, Brembo floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons in the rear. The front suspension was a Standard swingarm, Ø 46 mm, with radial caliper mounting bracket and telescopes on the stanchions while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable spring preload.. The California 1400 Touring S.E. was fitted with a 20.5 Liters / 5.4 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1676.4 mm / 66 in long.

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Overview

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring S.E.

In addition to the Nero Ambassador and Bianco Eldorado versions, for 2015 the California Touring is available in a new version called "S.E." Characterised by a new two-tone graphic, this version, which has a built-in passenger backrest and grab handle, emphasises the virtual continuity with its ancestors through the reinterpretation of various style elements. The most obvious of these are connected to the profile of the saddle, the chromium grab handle and the side panels inspired by the T3 as well as a ratio between the fuel tank and engine sizes which favours the latter, just like the style of the glorious V7 and V850. This impression is given especially by the ingenious fuel tank, made in metal, with a 21 litre central body and two side covers where the Eagle logo is proudly displayed, moulded on the powerful thermal units of the round headed 1400 cc engine. This impression is further accentuated by the horizontal lines of the highly polished silencers that end at the rear mudguard, moulded over the impressive 200 tire and equipped with a spectacular dual LED light cluster that also includes the turn indicators. The front view is no less impressive, with a complex surface headlight unit and a polyelliptical light with LED daylight running light (DRL). The particular polygon shape of the headlight dominates the luxurious front end, enriched in classic California tradition by the windshield and supplementary lights, painted to match the body, as well as the new front deflectors.

The lightweight alloy wheels are an original ribbed design like the headlight frame, the supplementary lights, the handlebar and the valve covers. The 46 mm front fork is another throwback to its glorious ancestors: completely sealed by dominating "telescopes" which are now chromium plated. Intended for those who devour kilometres, the California Touring S.E. is unrivalled in terms of comfort and load capacity thanks to its generous saddle and the spacious and elegant 35 litre side panniers, the cruise control feature and the dampening action of the elastic kinematic engine mounting system. The engine mounted is the sculpturesque 1380 cc big bore, the absolute top of its class in terms of performance and consumption, equipped with Ride-by-wire multimap electronic engine management. This technology allows the rider to choose one of three engine management maps: Turismo, Veloce and Pioggia. The dynamic performance of the vehicle is also kept under control by its traction control system (MGCT) which can be adjusted on three actuation levels in order to increase active safety without impacting performance and riding pleasure.

Make Model	Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring S.E.
Year	2015 - 16
Engine Type	Four stroke, 90° V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement	1380 cc / 84.2 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	104 x 81.2 mm
Cooling System	Air/ oil cooled
Compression	10.5:1
Exhaust	stainless steel, 2-in-2 type, 3-way catalytic converter with double oxygen sensor Emissions compliance, Euro 4
Lubrication	Wet sump
Timing System Diagram	Intake valve opens 19° BTDC (1-mm checking clearance) intake valve closes 55° ABDC exhaust valve opens 49° BBDC exhaust valve closes 12° ATDC
Fuel Supply	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
Ignition	Phased electronic Multipoint sequential injection
Spark Plug	NGK LMAR8F, 2 per cylinder
Battery	12V - 18 Ah
Alternator	12 V - 550 W
Starting	Electric
Max Power	96 hp / 71 kW @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque	89 ft/lb / 121 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Clutch	Single-disc with integrated anti-vibration buffer
Transmission	6 speeds with final overdrive
Final Drive	Shaft
Gear Ratio	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	26/35 = 1: 1,346)
Final Drive Ratio	Double cardan joint and fixed bevel gear seat, drive ratio 10/36 = 1: 3.6)
Frame	Steel tubing, closed double cradle with elastic kinematic engine mounting system to isolate vibrations.
Front Suspension	Standard swingarm, Ø 46 mm, with radial caliper mounting bracket and telescopes on the stanchions
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable spring preload.
Rear Wheel Travel	110 mm / 4.3 in
Front Brakes	2x 320 mm stainless steel floating discs, Brembo radial callipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons
Rear Brakes	Single 282 mm stainless steel fixed disc, Brembo floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons
Front Wheel	Aluminum alloy 3.50” x 18”
Rear Wheel	Aluminum alloy 6.00” x 16”
Front Tire	130/70 R18
Rear Tire	200/60 R16
Trail	152 mm / 6 in
Headstock Angle	32°
Steering Angle	38°
Dimensions	Length 2445 mm / 96.2 in Width 1030 mm / 40.5 in Height 1460 mm / 57.5 in
Wheelbase	1676.4 mm / 66 in
Seat Height	740 mm / 29.1 in - 720 mm / 28.3 in
Ground Clearance	165 mm / 6.4 in
Wet Weight	337 Kg / 742.9 lbs
Fuel Capacity	20.5 Liters / 5.4 US gal
Reserve	5 Liters / 1.3 gal