2004 Moto Guzzi California

The grit of this California of the third millennium is all new, with the decisive aggressive lines of the handlebar extending uninterruptedly from the solid tubular supports. An aggressiveness which is also obvious from the design of the side panels, slimmer and more aerodynamic than usual, and from the profile of the front mudguard, compact and reduced to a minimum. The plate on the silencers is both attractive and functional, protecting the legs of both rider and passenger.

The unmistakable exhaust pipes emphasising the lateral profile, the classic round headlight and fins on the legendary 90° V-Twin engine express continuity with the past. The metal colour which gives the model its name gives a characteristic touch to the tank, side panels and alternator and cradle covers for a hi-tech image which reflects the innovations adopted. The engine features a cross piece linking the cylinder manifolds for improved power output and hydraulic tappets to eliminate the play between valve and rocker arm, thus reducing noise to a minimum.

The new three-way catalytic converter with Lambda sensor, a feature used mainly in the car sector, reduces emissions and brings them in line with Euro 2 standards. Real road bike mechanics with a rigid modular double cradle in high tensile steel, robust Marzocchi fork with 45 mm diameter inners and swinging fork swingarm with double shock absorber to guarantee impeccable road holding and precise trajectories on bends. Ultra-powerful brakes, with Brembo Oro Series 320 mm double disc operated by a calliper with four pistons at the front and 282 mm single disc at the rear.

• Type - 90° V-Twin, 4 stroke
• Cooling system - Air cooled
• Displacement - 1,064 cc
• Bore and stroke - 92 x 80 mm
• Compression ratio - 9.8 : 1
• Timing system - 2 overhead valves moved by light alloy push-rods and rocker arm with hydraulic tappets
• Valve timing - Intake open 21° B.T.D.C., Intake close 47° A.B.D.C., Exhaust open 51° B.B.D.C., Exhaust close 15° A.T.D.C.
• Maximum power - 55 kW at 7,000 rpm
• Maximum torque - 88.5 Nm at 5,200 rpm
• Fuel system - Magneti Marelli IAW alfa-n system Multipoint phased sequential fuel injection; 2 nozzle holders of 40 mm with injectors Weber IW 031
• Starting system - Electric
• Ignition - Magneti Marelli IAW 15RC electronic digital ignition with inductive spark
• Exhaust system - Steel, 2 tubes connected to an expansion room that is connected to 2 steel mufflers. Three-way catalyzer with Lambda sensor (Euro 2)
• Gearbox - 5 speed, costant mesh gears with built-in cush drive
• Internal ratios - 1° 14/28 = 1:2, 2° 18/25 = 1:1.389, 3° 21/22 = 1:1.048, 4° 23/20 = 1: 0.870, 5° 28/21 = 1:0.750
• Lubrication - Forced lobes, with geared pump and pressure regulator
• Oil capacity circuit - 2.7 kg
• Oil - AGIP RACING 4T 5W/40
• Primary drive - By helical gears, ratio 17/21 = 1: 1.235
• Secondary drive - Shaft drive, ratio 8/33 = 1:4.125
• Clutch - Dual disc dry with mechanical control
• Frame - Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel
• Wheelbase - 1,560 mm
• Trail - 116 mm
• Rake - 29°
• Front suspension - Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 45 mm
• Front wheel travel - 140 mm
• Rear suspension - Swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers, preload adjustable
• Rear wheel travel - 104 mm
• Braking system - Integral braking system, with proportioning and delay valve
• Front brake - Double Brembo Serie Oro stainless steel floating disc, Ø 320 mm, 4 piston calipers
• Rear brake - Single Brembo stainless steel floating disc, Ø 282 mm, 2 piston callipers
• Wheels - Behr spoked steel rims
• Front rim - 2.50" x 18"
• Rear rim - 3.50" x 17"
• Front tyre - 110/90 VB 18"
• Rear tyre - 140/80 VB 17"
• Voltage - 12 V
• Battery - 12 V - 30 Ah
• Alternator - 12 V - 330 W
• Length - 2,380 mm
• Width - 800 mm
• Height - 1,150 mm
• Seat height - 750 mm
• Ground clearance - 190 mm
• Handlebar height - 1,122 mm
• Front footrest height - 348 mm
• Rear footrest height - 380 mm
• Dry weight - 251 kg
• Fuel tank capacity - 19 litres
• Reserve - 4 litres
• Colour - Aluminium
• 40 litres case kit
• 45 litres case kit
• Leather "goccia" bag kit
• Leather Bag care kit
• Tank bag
• Medium size windshield kit fitted with stainless steel strap
• Carrier-backrest kit
• Heated handgrips kit
• Moto Guzzi disc lock by ABUS
• Motorcycle covering