| Moto Guzzi's profilation of this bike |
| Thirty-five years have gone by, but the Moto Guzzi California continues to play a leading role in the collective imagination of motorcyclists throughout the world. In 1971 when the first model was introduced, the custom market was divided into the original US models and their imitations from the East. |
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General information |
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Model name
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Moto Guzzi California Vintage |
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Year model
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2006 |
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Type
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Touring |
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Rating
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3.7 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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1064.0 ccm (64.93 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
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Torque
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94.0 Nm (9.6 kgf-m or 69.3 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
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Compression
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9.8:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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92.0 x 80.0 mm (3.6 x 3.1 inches) |
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Ignition
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Magneti Marelli IAW 15RC electronic digital ignition with inductive spark |
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Lubrication system
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Forced lobes, with geared pump and pressure regulator |
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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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Clutch
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Dual disc dry with mechanical control |
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Exhaust system
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Steel, 2 tubes connected to an expansion room, that is connected to 2 steel mufflers; three-way catalyzer with Lambda sensor (Euro 3) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel |
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Rake (fork angle)
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29.0° |
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Trail
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116 mm (4.6 inches) |
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Front tire
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110/90-VB18 |
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Rear tire
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140/70-VB17 |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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263.0 kg (579.8 pounds) |
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Overall height
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1390 mm (54.7 inches) |
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Overall length
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2380 mm (93.7 inches) |
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Overall width
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815 mm (32.1 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1560 mm (61.4 inches) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Rating sample for this Moto Guzzi bike
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Design and look for the 2006 Moto Guzzi California Vintage:
 (87.4 out of 100)
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