Touring Motorcycles

2016Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE

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The 2016 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE is a heavyweight cruiser designed for long-distance touring and two-up riding, offering classic Italian styling with modern touring amenities. Its 1400cc V-twin engine delivers smooth, accessible power ideal for riders seeking comfort and relaxation rather than aggressive performance. The model excels as a weekend getaway machine, complete with windscreen, passenger backrest, and substantial storage capacity for extended journeys.

Capacity: 1380.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 322.0 kg
Seat height: 740 mm
Power: 96.0 HP (70.1 kW) @ 6500 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering40%

City riding35%

Daily riding55%

Touring92%

Two-up90%

Track15%

Best for: Built for relaxed, long-distance highway touring with a passenger and luggage rather than sport riding or commuting.
Built for: A laid-back, classic American-style cruiser-tourer with a distinctive shaft-driven V-twin character, unhurried power delivery, and old-world Italian charm.
Not ideal for: Not a good match for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or a lightweight, flickable city bike.

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

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At 740mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2016 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 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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Riding a year

Based on the published US (EPA-style) fuel economy estimate and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1380.0 ccm
Power: 96.0 HP (70.1 kW) @ 6500 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 176 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: GPVMC1.38LVC-009
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 7.50 L/100km (31.4 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 3.4 CO g/km
Torque: 120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m) @ 2750 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2981 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 104.0 x 81.2 mm
Compression: 10.5:1
Cooling system: Oil & air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Ride by Wire with integral management of 3 engine maps
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1665 mm
Overall length: 2445 mm
Overall width: 1030 mm
Overall height: 1460 mm
Seat height: 740 mm
Dry weight: 322.0 kg
Wet weight: 370.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 21.00 litres
Ground clearance: 165 mm
Carrying capacity: 35 litre side panniers.

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Closed double-cradle tubular steel frame with elastokinematic engine fastening
Front suspension: 46 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, with radial calliper mounting brackets.
Rear suspension: Swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable spring preload. No rebound adjustment on rear shock.
Front wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear wheel travel: 110 mm
Rake (fork angle): 32.0°
Trail: 152 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Stainless steel floating discs, Brembo radial callipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons.
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Stainless steel fixed disc, Brembo floating calliper with 2 parallel pistons.
Rear brakes diameter: 280 mm
Front tyre: 130/70-18
Rear tyre: 200/60-16