MOTO GUZZI California Aluminum (2004-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Moto Guzzi California was a cruiser machine manufactured by Moto Guzzi since 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 2004, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi California Aluminum, a custom version of the base model that came with the same package as the 2003 model, featuring the same technical, visual, and performance specifications without any modifications.

Aesthetically, the bike had an aggressive design, complemented by the updated V-twin engine with self-adjusting valves. In addition, the bike packed high-end features, such as Brembo Gold Series brakes, an integral braking system, and a custom luminescent finish.

It was equipped from the factory with standard fittings, such as wire-spoke wheels, a dual exhaust system, side-mounted rear shocks, a two-piece dual seat, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a pulled-back handlebar, and a round headlight with instruments mounted on top.

In the performance department, the bike delivered an output power of 74 hp with a peak force at 6,400 rpm and 95 Nm (70 lb-ft) torque at 5,000 rpm from a 1,064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine managed by a fuel injection system.

The bike packed two 320 mm discs mounted on the front wheel coupled to four-piston calipers and a 282 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power.