MOTO GUZZI California 1100 EV Special (1999-2000) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Moto Guzzi California was a naked cruiser motorcycle manufactured by Moto Guzzi from 1971 as a replacement model for the Moto Guzzi 850 GT and ended production in 2021. The manufacturer produced a version almost continuously from 1971 to 2021.

In 1999, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV Special, a special machine designed for riders searching for a gritty, classic-looking motorcycle with all the perks of modern technology.

In addition, the maker released a poorer version under the California Jackal designation in the same year to enhance the user base. The California model became opulent, packing Brembo brakes, a steering damper, top-end rims, front suspension, and a significant price.

In the visual department, the bike had standard fittings, such as a round headlight upfront with instruments mounted on top, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a two-piece dual seat with a passenger backrest, a luggage rack, a dual-exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels.

As for the power figures, the 1999 Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV Special had installed a 1,064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine underneath its stylish teardrop-shaped fuel tank, delivering 74 hp at 6,400 rpm and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) torque at 5,000 rpm.

In the braking department, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm discs on the front coupled to four-piston calipers and a 282 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper mounted on the rear.