2011 Moto Guzzi California Classic

Moto Guzzi California Classic 2011


2011 Moto Guzzi California Classic specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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General information
Model name Moto Guzzi California Classic
Year model 2011
Type Custom / cruiser
Price as new Euro 13070. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.6  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
Engine details 90° V-Twin. 2 overhead valves moved by light alloy push–rod sand rocker arm with mechanical tappets.
Effect 73.8 HP (53.8 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque 88.0 Nm (9.0 kgf-m or 64.9 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Compression 9.8:1
Bore x stroke 92.0 x 80.0 mm (3.6 x 3.1 inches)
Valves per cylinder 2
Fuel system Injection. Magneti Marelli IAW alfa-n system Multipoint phased sequential injection;
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
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
Driveline Primary drive: helical gears, ratio 17/21 = 1: 1.235. Secondary drive: shaft drive, ratio 8/33 = 1:4.125
Emission details Euro 3.
Exhaust system Steel, 2 tubes connected to an expansion room, that is connected to 2 steel mufflers. Catalyzed with Lambda probe.
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 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear suspension Swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers
Rear wheel travel 96 mm (3.8 inches)
Front tire 110/90-VB18
Rear tire 150/70-VB17
Front brakes Double disc. Two Brembo Oro series stainless steel flooating discs, with 4 piston calipers
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Brembo stainless steel fixed disc, with 2 piston calipers
Diameter 282 mm (11.1 inches)
Wheels Behr spoked steel rims
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 256.0 kg (564.4 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 276.0 kg (608.5 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.2881 HP/kg
Seat height 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Burgundy
Starter Electric
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