Moto Guzzi California Stone (2004 - ) review

A stylish Moto Guzzi in an understated way
Laid back and easy-going, the Stone hearkens back to a bygone era in motorcycling.
Unadventurous design won't please all

A sort of a stripped down Cali, but still with that late MZ 'riding uphill' style fuel tank. Commendably cheap though.

A sort of a stripped down Cali, but still with that late MZ 'riding uphill' style fuel tank. Commendably cheap though.

Length (mm)2355
Width (mm)850
Height (mm)1150
Dryweight (kg)246
Seats2
Seat Height (mm)760
Suspension FrontMarzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork
Suspension RearSwing arm with 3 hydraulic shock absorbers
Adjustability Front45mm
Wheels Front18 inch Behr spoked steel rims
Wheels Rear17 inch Behr spoked steel rims
Tyres Front110/90 VB18
Tyres Rear150/70 VB17
Brakes FrontTwo Brembo Oro series stainless steel floating 320mm discs with 4 piston calipers
Brakes RearSingle Brembo stainless steel fixed 282mm disc with 2 piston caliper
Tank Capacity (litres)19
Wheelbase (mm)1560
Ground Clearance (mm)190
Trail (mm)116
ChassisDetachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strength steel
Cubic Capacity (cc)1064
Max Power (bhp)74
Max Power Peak (rpm)7000
Torque (ft/lb)65
Torque Peak (rpm)5200
Bore (mm)92
Stroke (mm)80
Valve GearDOHC
Compression Ratio9.8
IgnitionElectronic digital with inductive spark
CoolingAir cooled
Fuel DeliveryMultipoint phased sequential injection
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveShaft