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 |
