MOTO GUZZI California EV (2002-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Moto Guzzi California was a cruiser motorcycle produced and sold by Moto Guzzi from 1971 to 2021. It featured a standard riding position, floorboards, heel-and-toe shifter, and linked Brembo brakes (discontinued for the 1400 models).

The first model was designed along with the Los Angeles Police Department Traffic Division to replace their Moto Guzi V7 motorcycle fleet. The bike featured several police-oriented accessories and was later used by other police departments, like California Highway Patrol.

In 2002, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer launched the Moto Guzzi California EV, a classic cruiser motorcycle and by far one of the most popular machines in Moto Guzzi's range.

Visually, the bike came equipped with standard features, such as a round headlight on the front, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger backrest, a two-into-two exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was built around a double-cradle steel frame with a 45 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front, offering 130 mm of travel and side-mounted preload-adjustable shock on the rear with 89 mm of travel.

As for power, the 2002 Moto Guzzi California EV had its soul brought to life by a 1,064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine mounted underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 74 hp at 6,400 rpm and 95 Nm (70 lb-ft) torque at 5,500 rpm.