Motorcycle specifications Moto-Guzzi1100 CALIFORNIA STONE 2004 Does love need finery?

don't look for differences between the Stone and the Jackal: it's all the same. A simple name change that in no way detracts from the essence of this stripped-down Calif. Like all big, beautiful machines, the California comes at a price, not necessarily affordable for everyone. So, in 1999, Guzzi lowered the price 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 a spark of life and vibrate to its beats. it hammers, it vibrates, and it delivers big torque. A real treat! But that's without taking into account the gearbox: from another time... The machine is easy to handle, considering its weight, and behaves healthily. The rear of the machine is not of the highest quality, 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 design: you buy a (pleasant) base and add options to suit your mood and use.

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