Built around Moto's motorcycle platform, the 2021 Moto Guzzi California Touring 1400 features a purpose-built oil & air-cooled engine configuration. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 121 Nm (89.2 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 104.0 x 81.2 mm (4.1 x 3.2 inches) with a 10.5:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Guzzi California Touring 1400 measures 322 kg (710 lbs) dry. 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 1,685 mm (66.3 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 20.5-liter (5.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 8.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 250 km (155 miles) between fill-ups.
Theoretical Range
~250 km (155 mi)
Engine
Torque121.0 Nm (12.3 kgf-m or 89.2 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM
Compression10.5:1
Bore x Stroke104.0 x 81.2 mm (4.1 x 3.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Magneti Marelli IAW7SM
IgnitionRide by Wire with integral management of 3 engine maps
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption8.20 litres/100 km (12.2 km/l or 28.69 mpg)
Chassis
Frame TypeClosed double-cradle tubular steel frame with elastokinematic engine fastening
Trail155 mm (6.1 inches)
Front Suspension45 mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwingarm Twin-sided with two extension adjustable shock absorbers, remote spring preload adjust.
Rear Travel110 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase1685 mm (66.3 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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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
Fuel capacity helps estimate touring range and how often you may need to stop.
Brakes
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Suspension
Suspension details can matter for comfort, road feel and long-distance riding.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
