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Moto Guzzi California Classic 20082008 Moto Guzzi California Classic specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| Moto Guzzi's profilation of this bike |
| If there is an elixir for long life, Moto Guzzi California knows all about it. It has emerged unscathed from the changeover from one millennium to the next and brought a freer, more relaxed version of motorcycling to entire generations. |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Moto Guzzi California Classic |
| Year model | 2008 |
| Type | Custom / cruiser |
| Rating | 3.7 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 1064.0 ccm (64.93 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | V2, four-stroke |
| Effect | 72.4 HP (52.9 kW)) @ 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 94.0 Nm (9.6 kgf-m or 69.3 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
| Compression | 9.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 92.0 x 80.0 mm (3.6 x 3.1 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection. Magneti Marelli IAW alfa-n system Multipoint phased sequential fuel injection; |
| Ignition | Magneti Marelli IAW 15RC electronic digital ignition with inductive spark |
| Lubrication system | Forced lobes, with geared pump and pressure regulator |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Single disc, dry, with mechanical control |
| Exhaust system | Steel, 2 tubes connected to an expansion room, that is connected to 2 steel mufflers. Catalyzed with Lambda probe (EURO 2) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel |
| Rake (fork angle) | 29.0° |
| Trail | 116 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, 45 mm |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Front tire | 110/90-18 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-17 |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Diameter | 282 mm (11.1 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 251.0 kg (553.4 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2885 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height | 1150 mm (45.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2380 mm (93.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 815 mm (32.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1560 mm (61.4 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Grigio Trend |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Further information | |
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