The Moto Guzzi California is a cruiser motorcycle manufactured and marketed by Moto Guzzi since 1971, with a standard seating position, footboards, heel-and-toe gearshift, and linked (discontinued for the new 1400 models) Brembo brakes.

Moto Guzzi California

Manufacturer	Moto Guzzi
Production	1971–2021
Predecessor	850GT
Class	cruiser
Engine	OHV 2V/cyl. air-cooled, four-stroke, V-twin
Transmission	5- or 6-speed, manual, shaft drive
Suspension	Front: telescopic forks Rear: twin shocks
Brakes	Front: Disc Rear: Drum or disc

The first California was designed in consultation with the Los Angeles Police Department Traffic Division to replace the department's Moto Guzzi V7s.^[1][2] It originally had a left-foot gearshift, a bulletproof Lexan windshield and a sprung sidestand, along with the requisite siren, radio, extra police lights, and a standing quarter mile time of under 16 seconds.^{[citation needed]} Later other police departments used them, including the California Highway Patrol.^[1]

Moto Guzzi have produced a version of the California almost continuously from 1971 to 2021, offering the last iteration as a 1400 cc model.^{[citation needed]} In 2002, Moto Guzzi made an 80th anniversary special edition California model designed by Italian furniture maker Poltrona Frau.

For 2017, Moto Guzzi released a new bagger model called Moto Guzzi MGX21 Flying Fortress. This model is largely based on the California 1400 (1,380 cc) model with its claimed 95 hp and 89 lb-ft. of torque motor.^{[citation needed]} The frame and associated pieces have been tweaked slightly to accommodate the larger 21-inch front wheel and anticipated load, also real carbon fiber is used for all bodywork.^[3]