California Stone Information Page

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In 2001, Moto Guzzi introduced the California Stone (availability in the U.S. in 2002). This 1100 transverse v-twin replaced the Jackal; it is essentially the same bike. With the Stone came a series of improvements to the California model line, including:

• an improved gearbox for easier shifting
• wider diameter handlebars (30mm)
• hydraulic valves in 2003

The Stone also has:

• a redesigned seat (of debatable value)
• wider diameter headlamp (8")

To date, the Stone has been offered in the following colors:

• 2002 - Slate black, porphyry grey, flint orange, and limestone white (all matte colors)
• 2003 - If you like shiny, don't despair! Now we have the Stone offered in glossy red, silver, or black
• 2004 - We've seen a Glossy charcoal, but the technical specifications say red, black, and silver, aka Rosso race, Nero shadow, and Grigio platino!

Two special models of Stone have been offered:

• The California Stone Metal, which is essentially a glossier version with either a gloss chrome tank with a red center stripe or gloss black tank. Both sport glossy black fenders.
• The California Stone Touring,which comes complete with a windscreen and hard bags to match either the glossy black or silver paint.

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