Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring / Custom — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,380cc Air/Oil-Cooled Transverse 90° V-Twin SOHC 8-Valve Twin-Spark · Source: Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring / Custom (2013–2020) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring / Custom (2013–2020) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2013–2020 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring / Custom (chassis ZGULVA00) requires 3.7 L (3.91 US qt) of SAE 10W-60 (JASO MA2, API SN / ACEA A3 Synthetic 10W-60) engine oil for a drain-only change and 4 L (4.23 US qt) with filter service (887888 / HF552). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI front (130/70 R18 63H) and 280 kPa / 2.80 bar / 41 PSI rear (200/60 R16 79H), paired with 4× NGK LMAR8F-9 (Inner) + CPR8EB-9 (Outer) spark plug(s) and a YTX20CH-BS battery.
Drain only: 3.7 L (3.91 US qt)
R 280 kPa (2.80 bar)
Est. Range: ~297 km (185 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Dry Single-Plate Manual Clutch (Separate Gearbox Oil) |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-60 · JASO MA2 · API SN / ACEA A3 Synthetic 10W-60 |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.7 L (3.91 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 4 L (4.23 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 4.2 L (4.44 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 887888 / HF552 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Upright on level ground; screw dipstick ALL THE WAY IN, then remove to read level |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 25 N·m (18.4 lb-ft / 2.55 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Separate Transmission / Gearbox Oil | 500 ml (0.50 L) — SAE 75W-90 GL-4/GL-5 (500 ml separate 6-speed gearbox) |
| Final Drive / Bevel Gear Oil | 240 ml (0.24 L) — SAE 85W-140 GL-5 (240 ml shaft bevel box) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 130/70 R18 63H · Rear: 200/60 R16 79H (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 280 kPa / 2.80 bar / 41 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 260 kPa / 2.60 bar / 38 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK LMAR8F-9 (Inner) + CPR8EB-9 (Outer) × 4 (Gap: 0.8 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX20CH-BS (12V 18.0Ah Heavy-Duty AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Cardan Shaft Final Drive — Replace rear bevel-gear hypoid oil at exact measured volume |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Air/Oil-Cooled Engine (No liquid coolant) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 1380 cc · 96 hp @ 6,500 rpm · 120 N·m (88.5 lb-ft) @ 2,750 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 740 mm (29.1 in) · 337 kg (743 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 20.5 L (5.4 US gal) · ~14.5 km/L → ~297 km (185 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,500 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 10,000 km / 10,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 10,000 km / 20,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 10,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Flagship Italian bagger/cruiser mounting a 1,380cc twin-spark V-twin in kinematic elastomers to tame idle shake while delivering 120 Nm at 2,750 rpm.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Holds 4.0 L of full-synthetic SAE 10W-60 (filter 887888) plus 500 ml gearbox and 240 ml shaft oils; note inner and outer twin-spark plugs use different codes.