2017
Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 135187 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | Moto Guzzi |
| Model | California 1400 Custom |
| Price | US$ 15490. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2017 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel tubing, closed double cradle with elastic-kinematic engine mounting system to isolate vibrations. |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. ABS. Stainless steel floating discs, 4-piston Brembo radial calipers |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | 46mm telescopic fork |
| Fronttyre | 130/70-R18 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 32.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS. Stainless steel fixed disc, 2-piston Brembo floating caliper . |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 282 mm (11.1 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Dual shocks adjustable spring preload |
| Reartyre | 200/60-R16 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Wheels | Aluminium alloy |
Engine & Transmission
| Clutch | Single-disc with integrated anti-vibration buffer |
|---|---|
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Oil & air |
| Displacement | 1380.00 ccm (84.21 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Double cardan joint and fixed bevel gear seat |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | 90° V-twin |
| Exhaustsystem | Stainless steel, 2-into-2; three-way catalytic converter |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | Ride by Wire with integral management of 3 engine maps |
| Power | 95.00 HP (69.3 kW)) @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 120.00 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black, Grey, Blue |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 20.50 litres (5.42 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 165 mm (6.5 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,445 mm (96.3 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 1,030 mm (40.6 inches) |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 5.00 litres (1.32 gallons) |
| Seatheight | 740 mm (29.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 303.0 kg (668.0 pounds) |
About Moto Guzzi
Country of Origin:
Italy
Founder:
Carlo Guzzi, Giorgio Parodi, Giovanni Ravelli
Best Known For:
Transverse V-twins, shaft drive, and distinctive Italian character (V7, Le Mans, California)
Company History
Founded on Lake Como in 1921, Moto Guzzi is one of motorcycling’s oldest continuous makers. After pioneering wind-tunnel work and racing success in the 1930s–50s, Guzzi created its enduring signature: the air-cooled transverse V-twin with shaft drive. This architecture gives the bikes their rhythm and silhouette, from classic V7 standards to the Le Mans sportbikes that defined Italian speed for a generation. Touring models like the California added long-haul credibility, while police and military contracts affirmed durability. Through ownership changes, Guzzi’s identity persisted: engines that start every spring, frames that communicate, and a mechanical honesty that feels artisanal. Modern Guzzis pair ABS/traction control with that familiar crankcase thrum, and new platforms have nudged performance and refinement forward without abandoning the brand’s soul. Historically, Moto Guzzi marries engineering quirk and everyday friendliness—the rare brand where a century of history rides along without becoming baggage.