California Special Sport

2002 Moto Guzzi California Special Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2002 Moto Guzzi California Special Sport custom - cruiser motorcycle, Moto Guzzi relies on a 1064 cc (64.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 74 HP (54 kW) at 6,400 rpm while maximum torque reaches 94 Nm (69.3 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 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 Special Sport measures 251 kg (553 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.29 HP/kg (3.39 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 750 mm (29.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,560 mm (61.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2002 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.