Swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers with preload adjustment
Rear Wheel Travel
89 mm /
Front Brakes
2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes
Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre
110/90-18
Rear Tyre
140/80-17
Trail
116 mm / 4.6 in
Dimensions
Length 2380 mm / 93.7 in
Width 815 mm / 32.0 in
Height 1150 mm / 45.2 in
Wheelbase
1560 mm / 61.4 in
Seat Height
770 mm / 30.3 in
Dry Weight
251.0 kg / 553.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity
19 Litres / 5.0 US gal
Standing
¼ Mile
13.2 sec / 159.8 km/h
Top Speed
190.4 km/h
The California EV is the latest interpretation of the
long-running California series. Refined, with improved build quality and
finish, it is essentially the same as the previous models. The air-cooled
transverse V-twin engine has a torquey power delivery, but is weak at the
top-end. The design's longitudinal crank allows a simple path to the final
shaft drive, reducing power losses. There are two versions of the EV: the
basic model, with chromed engine bars and cruiser-style cissy bar and
pullback handlebars, and a touring version, which has a large windshield.
Moto Guzzi released a special version of its California in 2001 to celebrate
the firm's 80th anniversary. This California EV 80 is fitted with exclusive
leather saddlebags, seat and bar grips.