California Stone

2003 Moto Guzzi California Stone Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Moto Guzzi for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2003 Moto Guzzi California Stone features a 1064 cc (64.9 cu in) v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 72.4 HP (52.8 kW) at 6,400 rpm while maximum torque reaches 94 Nm (69.3 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm. With a specific output of 68 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 Stone measures 246 kg (542 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.29 HP/kg (3.4 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 760 mm (29.9 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 4 indexed model years from 2002 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.