| General information | 
  
    | Model | Moto Guzzi California Special | 
    | Year of manufacture | 2001 | 
    | 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 | 
    | Output | 73.0 HP (53.3  kW)) @ 6400 RPM | 
    | Torque | 94.0 Nm (9.6 kgf-m or 69.3 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM | 
    | Top speed | 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) | 
    | Bore x stroke | 92.0 x 80.0 mm (3.6 x 3.1 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 2 | 
    | Fuel system | Injection | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 5-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan)  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 
    | Rear wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 110/90-VB18 | 
    | Rear tire | 140/80-VB17 | 
    | Front brakes | Dual 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 | 0.2908 HP/kg | 
    | Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Wheelbase | 1560 mm (61.4 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Starter | Electric | 
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