California 1400 Touring test: Cruising machine !
Alluring at will, the California 1400 from Moto Guzzi seduces at first glance with its new design combining tradition and modernism. In-depth technical review, it perpetuates the legend of the Mandello del Lario eagle. Test !
California 1400 Touring tech. Sheet
| Engine | |
| Type | 90 ° transverse V-twin, air-oil cooled 4-stroke |
| Displacement | 1380 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 104 × 81.2 mm |
| Distribution | 4 valves, double camshaft |
| Volumetric ratio | 10.5: 1 |
| Food | Magneti Marelli IAW7SM electronic injection, "ride by wire", 52 mm, Magneti Marelli IWP 243 injectors |
| Max power | 96 hp (71 kW) at 6500 rpm |
| Max torque | 120 Nm at 2,750 rpm |
| Electrical system | |
| Ignition | Digital with electronic advance |
| Candles | NGK LMAR8F, 2 per cylinder |
| Drums | 12 V / 18 Ah |
| Alternator | 12 V / 550 W |
| Start-up | Electric |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Single disc |
| Gearbox | 6 reports |
| Primary reduction | 26/35, 1: 1.346 |
| Final reduction | 10/36, 1: 3.6 |
| Final drive | By double gimbal |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Double cradle in steel tubes |
| Front suspension | 46 mm fork |
| Suspension Ar | Double shock absorber adjustable in preload |
| Front travel | 120 mm |
| Travel Ar | NC |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm disc, Brembo 4-piston radial calipers |
| Ar brake | Single 282mm disc, Brembo 2-piston caliper |
| Front rim | Alloy, 18 x 3.50 " |
| Rim Ar | Alloy, 16 x 6.00 " |
| Front tire | 130/70 R 18 " |
| Tire Ar | 200/60 R 16 " |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2,445 mm |
| Width | 1030 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1685 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm |
| Caster angle | 32 ° |
| Hunt | 155 mm |
| Steering angle | 38 ° |
| Saddle height | 740 mm (720 mm optional) |
| Full weight | 322 kg (337 kg fully equipped) |
| Fuel tank | 20.5 liters |
| Reserve | 5 liters |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Touring: Immediate Custom: March 2013 |
| Colors | Touring: Black or White Custom: Gray "Mercury" and Black "Basalt" |
| Price | Touring: € 19,350 Custom: € 17,000 |
| Guarantee | 2 years, unlimited mileage |
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