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55/100Balanced
Power/Weight
0.3 hp/kg
Torque
120 Nm
Engine
1380 ccm
Technical Overview
2016 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2016 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE touring motorcycle, Moto Guzzi features a 1380 cc (84.2 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 96 HP (70.1 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 69.6 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 Touring SE measures 370 kg (816 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.85 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 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
69.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.26 HP/kg (3.85 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 degree V-twin
Power96.0 HP (70.1 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Torque120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 2750 RPM
Compression10.5:1
Bore x Stroke104.0 x 81.2 mm (4.1 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
IgnitionRide by Wire with integral management of 3 engine maps
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Emission DetailsEPA, CARB
ExhaustPolished silencers
Chassis
Frame TypeClosed double-cradle tubular steel frame with elastokinematic engine fastening
Rake32.0°
Trail152 mm (6.0 inches)
Front Suspension46 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, with radial calliper mounting brackets.
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable spring preload. No rebound adjustment on rear shock.
Rear Travel110 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase1665 mm (65.6 inches)
Ground Clearance165 mm (6.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/70-18
Rear Tyre200/60-16
Front BrakesDouble disc. Stainless steel floating discs, Brembo radial callipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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