2008 Moto Guzzi California Vintage

Moto Guzzi California Vintage 2008


2008 Moto Guzzi California Vintage specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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General information
Motorcycle name Moto Guzzi California Vintage
Year 2008
Category Classic
Rating 3.7  See the detailed rating of design and look, engine performance, reliability, fun-factor, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 1064.0 ccm (64.93 cubic inches)
Engine type V2, four-stroke
Power 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 Dual disc dry with mechanical control
Exhaust system Steel, 2 tubes connected to an expansion room, that is connected to 2 steel mufflers; three-way catalyzer with Lambda sensor (Euro 3)
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, adjustable separately
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 140/70-VB17
Front brakes Double disc
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 282 mm (11.1 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 263.0 kg (579.8 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.2753 HP/kg
Seat height 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1390 mm (54.7 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
Starter Electric
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