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Moto Guzzi California Vintage 20122012 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 | |
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| Motorcycle name | Moto Guzzi California Vintage |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Category | Classic |
| Price as new | US$ 15490. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating | 3.6 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 | 90° V-Twin. 2 overhead valves moved by light alloy push–rod sand rocker arm with mechanical tappets |
| Power output | 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 |
| Emission details | Three-way catalyzer with Lambda sensor (Euro 3) |
| Exhaust system | Steel, 2 tubes connected to an expansion room, that is connected to 2 steel mufflers |
| 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) |
| 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 | Guzzi black, Bianco luna |
| Starter | Electric |
| Comments | Windshield |
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