California Stone Information Page
California Stone Information site last updated: November 25, 2005
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")
The wider diameter bars and wider headlamp should be specially noted,
since they make the purchase of an aftermarket windshield more of
a challenge.
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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