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            General information         | 
    
  
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                            Motorcycle name                    
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                                    Moto Guzzi 850 California                         | 
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                            Year                    
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                                    1975                         | 
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                            Category                    
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                                    Classic                         | 
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                            Rating                    
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            Engine and transmission         | 
    
  
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                            Displacement                    
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                                    844.0 ccm (51.50 cubic inches)                         | 
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                            Engine type                    
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                                    V2, four-stroke                         | 
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                            Power                    
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                                    55.0 HP (40.1  kW)) @ 6100 RPM                         | 
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                            Top speed                    
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                                    175.0 km/h (108.7 mph)                         | 
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                            Compression                    
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                                    9.2:1                         | 
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                            Bore x stroke                    
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                                    83.0 x 78.0 mm (3.3 x 3.1 inches)                         | 
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                            Valves per cylinder                    
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                                    2                         | 
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                            Fuel control                    
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                                    Overhead Valves (OHV)                         | 
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                            Cooling system                    
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                                    Air                         | 
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                            Gearbox                    
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                                    5-speed                         | 
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                            Transmission type                    
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                                    Shaft drive (cardan)  (final drive)                         | 
    
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            Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels         | 
    
  
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                            Front tire                    
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                                    4.00-18                          | 
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                            Rear tire                    
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                                    4.00-18                          | 
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                            Front brakes                    
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                                    Single disc                         | 
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                            Rear brakes                    
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                                    Expanding brake                         | 
    
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            Physical measures and capacities         | 
    
  
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                            Weight incl. oil, gas, etc                    
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                                    263.0 kg (579.8 pounds)                         | 
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                            Fuel capacity                    
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                                    22.50 litres (5.94 US gallons)                         | 
    
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