MOTO GUZZI California Vintage (2007-2008) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2007, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer released the Moto Guzzi California Vintage, a cruiser motorcycle in its second year of production. It featured the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as the previous model without any changes.

The bike was presented at the 2005 Milan Motorcycle Show in November and released into the cruising world in 2006. The bike celebrated the 35th anniversary of the first California model that debuted in 1971.

The Vintage model borrowed some engine parts from the Moto Guzzi Breva 1100 model, like the engine block, which shortened the bike's length, while other elements were lighter. In addition, the power was also somewhat subdued.

In the visual department, the bike was fitted with standard features, such as wire-spoke wheels, a dual exhaust system with a muffler on each side, side-mounted panniers, a luggage rack, a one-piece double seat with a passenger grab handle, a tall windscreen, and a round headlight between two passing lights.

Power-wise, the 2007 Moto Guzzi California Vintage had installed a 1,064cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine at its core, boasting 75 hp at 6,400 rpm and 88 Nm (65 lb-ft) torque at 5,000 rpm.

As for the stopping power, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 320 mm Brembo floating discs on the front engaged by four-piston calipers and a 282 mm floating discs with a dual-piston caliper on the rear.