California 1100 i

1996 Moto Guzzi California 1100 i Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Moto Guzzi for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1996 Moto Guzzi California 1100 i features a 1064 cc (64.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 75 HP (54.7 kW) at 6,400 rpm while maximum torque reaches 95 Nm (70.1 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 70.5 HP per liter and a 1,400 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (6,400 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the California 1100 i measures 240 kg (529 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.31 HP/kg (3.2 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 720 mm (28.3 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1996 to 1997, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.