At the heart of the 2014 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom custom - cruiser motorcycle, Moto Guzzi pairs a 1380 cc (84.2 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 95.2 HP (69.5 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 120 Nm (88.5 lb-ft) at 2,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 69 HP per liter and a 3,750 rpm working window between peak torque (2,750 rpm) and peak power (6,500 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 1400 Custom measures 318 kg (701 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.34 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 740 mm (29.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,665 mm (65.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 20.5-liter (5.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2013 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
69 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.3 HP/kg (3.34 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
2,750–6,500 rpm
Standover Height
740 mm (29.1 in)
Engine
Displacement1380.0 ccm (84.21 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine Details90° V-twin
Power95.2 HP (69.5 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Torque120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection
IgnitionRide by Wire with integral management of 3 engine maps
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
DrivelineDouble cardan joint and fixed bevel gear seat
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
