2011 Moto Guzzi California Vintage

Moto Guzzi California Vintage 2011


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

Moto Guzzi's profilation of this bike
This frame/engine combination proved such a tremendous international success that it was eagerly adopted by the L.A.P.D. (Los Angeles Police Department), and later by police departments in other American States. The rest is history – and legend.

General information
Motorcycle name Moto Guzzi California Vintage
Year 2011
Category Classic
Price as newUS$ 15490. Euro 16570. UK £ 10349. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Rating 3.4  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
Engine details 2 overhead valves moved by light alloy push–rod sand rocker arm with mechanical tappets
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)
Valves per cylinder 2
Fuel system Injection. Magneti Marelli IAW alfa-n system Multipoint phased sequential fuel; 2 throttle bodies of 40 mm with injectors Weber IW 031
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 Dual disc, dry
Driveline Primary drive by helical gears, ratio 17/21 = 1: 1.235. Secondary drive: shaft ratio 8/33 = 1:4.125
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 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 140/70-VB17
Front brakes Double disc. Brembo Serie Oro stainless steel floating disc, 4 piston calipers
Diameter 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Brembo stainless steel floating disc, 2 piston calipers
Diameter 282 mm (11.1 inches)
Wheels Behr spoked steel rims
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)
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 Guzzi black, Bianco luna
Starter Electric
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