Motorcycle specifications Moto-Guzzi1100 CALIFORNIA STONE 2002 Does love need finery?

don't look for differences between the Stone and the Jackal: it's the same. A simple name change that doesn't detract from the essence of this stripped-down Calif. Like all big, beautiful machines, the California comes at a price, not necessarily accessible to everyone. So, in 1999, Guzzi tightened its pricing and created a lighter version of the EV: the Jackal, which later became the Stone. It's not all doom and gloom, though, because what counts is that it's first and foremost a Calif. To bring the price down by almost 3,000 euros, we've cut the equipment to the bone: removed a front brake disc, the center stand, cylinder guards, coupled braking, tubeless rims, simplified the dashboard and removed quite a few chrome parts.

The Stone is all about simplicity, and above all, authenticity. Give the big V2 the spark of life and vibrate to its beats. it hammers, it vibrates, and it delivers big torque. A real treat! Not to mention the gearbox: from another era... Considering its weight, the machine is easy to handle and behaves healthily. The rear of the machine isn't exactly top-notch, and comfort suffers as a result. If you've got any money left in the piggy bank, you can remedy this by installing the Calif EV's suspension and seat. And a second brake disc, because the original one isn't very convincing under heavy, sometimes unexpected braking. In fact, the Stone is more or less your own design: you buy a (pleasant) base and add options to suit your mood and use.

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