MOTO GUZZI California Classic (2000-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Moto Guzzi California was a naked cruiser motorcycle produced by Moto Guzzi in 1971 to replace the Moto Guzzi 850 GT and continued production until 2021. The manufacturer made a version almost continuously from 1971 to 2021.

In 2000, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi California Classic, a cruiser motorcycle part of the California series that comprised numerous versions.

In the aesthetic department, the bike was equipped with standard features, such as a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a round headlight, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a one-piece dual seat with a pillion backrest, a small luggage rack, side-mounted rear shocks, a dual exhaust system with a silencer on each side, and wire-spoke wheels.

The motorcycle featured a 45 mm Marzocchi telescopic adjustable fork on the front and two adjustable shock absorbers on the rear, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling capabilities.

In the braking department, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm brake discs on the front and one 220 mm disc on the rear. The front discs were handled by four-piston calipers, and the rear disc was squeezed by a dual-piston caliper.

As for the power, the 2000 Moto Guzzi California Classic had installed a 1,064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine at its core, boasting 73 hp at with a peak force 6,400 rpm and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) torque at 5,000 rpm.