What's the difference?

[czakky82]

Many great and diverse Guzzi minds here that I thought I might raise a somewhat serious question that has plagued me for a while.
What is/are the major difference between the various "California" models specifically the v11 and later series?

I understand the hydra valves and bellagio variants differ. What about the difference between say a "Jackal" and a "Bassa"...?

[Tom]

Say......you are new!   ;D  Jackal basic low cost model stripped down.  Bassa more stuff on it but essentially same frame/engine and drivetrain.  Someone can jump it and correct me.   ;D

[czakky82]

Thanks Tom, long time lurker... not many time poster. I actually bought a bike from a poster here.

But yeah, that is what I seemed to find discernible between those two bikes. But is/was there a geometry change that happened with the Tonti framed Cali's?

[oldbike54]

 Think all Tonti Cali models use the same geometry .

  Dusty

[Tom]

 :+1 on that.  They were able to get changes by using longer swingarm and different size tires.

[fotoguzzi]

the early Tonti frame is different than later from Cal 3 on.. steering neck about 3" taller and the swing arm longer.. so yes there are two Tonti frames. frame rails fit both so basic dimensions are the same.

[Tom]

You're right about that.  Forgot about the earlier stuff.  My answer was in regards to the models, he asked about. :beat_horse