California 75

1997 Moto Guzzi California 75 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1997 Moto Guzzi California 75 custom - cruiser motorcycle, Moto Guzzi utilizes a 1064 cc (64.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 75 HP (54.7 kW) at 6,400 rpm while maximum torque reaches 91 Nm (67.1 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. 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 75 measures 251 kg (553 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.35 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 700 mm (27.6 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 1997 to 2000, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.