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Moto Guzzi California Vintage

General moped information

ModelMoto Guzzi California Vintage
Year2011
CategoryClassic
Rating67.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Price as new (MSRP)US$ 15490. Euro 16570. UK £ 10349. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Engine and transmission

Engine typeV2, four-stroke
Engine details2 overhead valves moved by light alloy push–rod sand rocker arm with mechanical tappets
Power72.41 HP (52.9 kW)) @ 6400 RPM
Fuel systemInjection. Magneti Marelli IAW alfa-n system Multipoint phased sequential fuel; 2 throttle bodies of 40 mm with injectors Weber IW 031
Fuel controlOHV
IgnitionMagneti Marelli IAW 15RC electronic digital ignition with inductive spark
Lubrication systemForced lobes, with geared pump and pressure regulator
Cooling systemAir
Gearbox5-speed
ClutchDual disc, dry
DrivelinePrimary drive by helical gears, ratio 17/21 = 1: 1.235. Secondary drive: shaft ratio 8/33 = 1:4.125
Exhaust systemSteel, 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 typeDetachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel
Rake (fork angle)29.0°
Trail116 mm (4.6 inches)
Front tyre dimensions110/90-VB18
Rear tyre dimensions140/70-VB17
Front brakesDouble disc. Brembo Serie Oro stainless steel floating disc, 4 piston calipers
Front brakes diameter320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo stainless steel floating disc, 2 piston calipers
Rear brakes diameter282 mm (11.1 inches)
WheelsBehr spoked steel rims

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight263.0 kg (579.8 pounds)
Power/weight ratio0.2753 HP/kg
Seat height780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height1,390 mm (54.7 inches)
Overall length2,380 mm (93.7 inches)
Ground clearance190 mm (7.5 inches)
Fuel capacity19.00 litres (5.02 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity4.00 litres (1.06 gallons)

Other specifications

StarterElectric
Color optionsGuzzi black, Bianco luna

General moped information

Price as new (MSRP)US$ 15490. Euro 16570. UK £ 10349. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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