2006 Moto Guzzi California EV Touring Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2006 Moto Guzzi California EV Touring touring motorcycle, Moto Guzzi pairs a 1064 cc (64.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 74 HP (54 kW) at 6,400 rpm while maximum torque reaches 94.9 Nm (70 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm. With a specific output of 69.5 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 EV Touring measures 260 kg (573 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.51 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,560 mm (61.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18.96-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2002 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
69.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.28 HP/kg (3.51 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–6,400 rpm
Standover Height
780 mm (30.7 in)
Engine
Displacement1064.0 ccm (64.93 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power74.0 HP (54.0 kW)) @ 6400 RPM
Torque94.9 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.0 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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