Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom (2015-16)

The Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom motorcycle was produced in 2015-2016 and boasts a four-stroke, 90-degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 1380 cc. It has a compression ratio of 10.5:1 and a wet sump lubrication system. The fuel supply is managed by Magneti Marelli’s IAW7SM system, and the bike features a double oxygen sensor and integrated management of 3 engine mappings, traction control, and cruise control. The ignition is phased electronic multipoint sequential injection. It has 96 hp (71 kW) at 6500 rpm and 89 ft/lb (120 Nm) of torque at 2750 rpm. The bike has a single-disc clutch, six-speed transmission with final overdrive, and a shaft final drive. The frame is steel tubing, and the suspension consists of standard swingarm with telescopes on the stanchions and a swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable spring preload. The brakes are Brembo radial callipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons at the front and a Brembo floating calliper with 2 parallel pistons at the rear. The wheels are made of aluminium alloy, and the bike has a seat height of 736.6 mm, a wheelbase of 1676.4 mm, and ground clearance of 165 mm. It weighs 322 kg dry and has a fuel capacity of 20.5 litres with a reserve of 5 litres.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom

Year: 2015 – 16


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1380 cc / 84.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 104 x 81.2 mm
Cooling System: Air/ oil cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Timing System Diagram: Intake valve opens 19 degrees BTDC (1-mm checking clearance) intake valve closes 55 degrees ABDC exhaust valve opens 49 degrees BBDC exhaust valve closes 12 degrees ATDC
Fuel Supply: Magneti Marelli IAW7SM; ride by wire 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 Plugs: NGK LMAR8F, 2 per cylinder
Starting: Electric
Exhaust: Stainless steel, 2-in-2 type, three-way catalytic converter with double lambda probe
Battery: 12V – 18 Ah
Alternator: 12 V – 550 W
Max Power: 96 hp / 71 kW @ 6500 rpm

Max Torque: 89 ft/lb / 120 Nm @ 2750 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, 46 mm, with radial calliper 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 calliper with 2 parallel pistons
Front wheel: Aluminium alloy 3.50 x 18
Rear Wheel: Aluminium alloy 6.00 x 16
Front Tyre: 130/70 R18
Rear Tyre: 200/60 R16
Trail: 152 mm / 6 in
Headstock Angle: 32 degrees

Steering Angle: 38 degrees
Dimensions: Length 2443.5 mm / 96.2 in Width 1028.7 mm / 40.5 in Height 1460.5 mm / 57.5 in
Seat Height: 736.6 mm / 29 in
Wheelbase: 1676.4 mm / 66 in
Ground Clearance: 165 mm / 6.4 in
Dry Weight: 322 Kg / 709.8 lbs
Wet Weight: 336.5 kg / 742 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20.5 Litres / 5.4 US gal
Reserve: 5 Litres / 1.3 US gal

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