Touring Motorcycles

2006Moto Guzzi California EV Touring

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The 2006 Moto Guzzi California EV Touring is a classic long-distance cruiser designed for riders seeking comfortable, relaxed touring on highways. Its air-cooled 1064cc V-twin engine delivers smooth, low-end torque ideal for highway cruising, while fuel injection and modern electronics provide reliability. Known for its iconic Italian style and stable handling, it appeals to experienced touring enthusiasts who value character over cutting-edge performance.

Capacity: 1064.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 260.0 kg
Seat height: 780 mm
Power: 74.0 HP (54.4 kW)

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What’s new for the 2006 Moto Guzzi California EV Touring

vs the 2005

Spec	2005	2006
Torque	88.0 Nm (9.0 kgf-m or 64.9 ft.lbs)	94.9 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.0 ft.lbs)
Front suspension	Marzocchi 45 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, separately adjustable	Marzocchi 45 mm hydraulic
Front brakes	Double disc	Single disc

Other years 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering35%

City riding40%

Daily riding55%

Touring85%

Two-up80%

Track15%

Best for: Built for relaxed, long-distance touring where a low-revving V-twin, upright ergonomics, and stable chassis matter more than outright speed.
Built for: A classic, unhurried Italian cruiser with shaft-driven charm, air-cooled V2 character, and a laid-back, boulevard-touring personality rather than sporty urgency.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or high-speed sport performance.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 780mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2006 Moto Guzzi California EV Touring, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1064.0 ccm
Power: 74.0 HP (54.4 kW)
Torque: 94.9 Nm (9.7 kgf-m)
Engine type: V-Twin
Power/weight ratio: 0.2846 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 92.0 x 80.0 mm
Compression: 9.8:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Magneti Marelli IAW electronic digital ignition
Valves per cylinder: 2
Lubrication system: Wet sump, forced oil, cartridge filter

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Single disc, dry

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1560 mm
Overall length: 2380 mm
Overall width: 814 mm
Overall height: 1420 mm
Seat height: 780 mm
Dry weight: 260.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 19.00 litres
Ground clearance: 190 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Detachable tubular duplex cradle
Front suspension: Marzocchi 45 mm hydraulic
Rear suspension: Swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers, braking/extension adjustable
Front wheel travel: 140 mm
Rear wheel travel: 89 mm
Rake (fork angle): 29.5°
Trail: 108 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 282 mm
Front tyre: 110/90-VB18
Rear tyre: 150/80-VB17

Other

Color options: Black and Chrome, Red and Black, Blue and Chrome or Dark Silver and Black.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006
Capacity	1064 cc	1064 cc	1064 cc	1064 cc	1064 cc
Dry weight	257 kg	257 kg	260 kg	260 kg	260 kg
Seat height	780 mm	780 mm	780 mm	780 mm	780 mm
Fuel capacity	19 L	19 L	19 L	19 L	19 L