Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV (1997-99)

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The Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV is a motorcycle produced in the late 1990s. It has a four-stroke V-twin engine with a capacity of 1064 cc and a compression ratio of 9.8:1. The engine is longitudinally mounted and features two valves per cylinder with OHV technology. The bike is air-cooled and has a wet sump lubrication system. It also has Magneti Marelli IAW Multipoint phased sequential fuel injection and electronic digital ignition. The maximum power output of the bike is 74 hp at 6400 rpm, and the maximum torque is 95 Nm at 5000 rpm. The bike has a 5-speed transmission and a shaft final drive. The frame is made of steel and has a double cradle design. The front suspension features a Marzocchi 45 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, while the rear suspension is a swingarm with two hydraulic shock absorbers with preload adjustment. The braking system consists of two 320mm discs with four-piston calipers on the front and a single 282mm disc with two-piston caliper on the rear. The bike has a length of 2380 mm, a width of 815 mm, and a height of 1150 mm. The wheelbase is 1560 mm, and the seat height is 770 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 251 kg, and fuel capacity is 19 liters. The standing 1/4-mile time is 13.2 seconds with a top speed of 190.4 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV

Year: 1997 – 99


Engine: Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1064 cc / 64.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 92 x 80 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Magneti Marelli IAW Multipoint phased sequential fuel injection
Ignition: Magneti Marelli IAW electronic digital ignition
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 74 hp / 53.9 kW @ 6400 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 67.8 hp @ 6600 rpm
Max Torque: 95 Nm / 70.0 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, cable operated
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft

Frame: Steel, Double cradle frame
Front Suspension: Marzocchi 45 mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension: Swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers with preload adjustment
Rear Wheel Travel: 89 mm /
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/90-18
Rear Tyre: 140/80-17
Trail: 116 mm / 4.6 in
Dimensions: Length 2380 mm / 93.7 in Width 815 mm / 32.0 in Height 1150 mm / 45.2 in
Wheelbase: 1560 mm / 61.4 in
Seat Height: 770 mm / 30.3 in
Dry Weight: 251.0 kg / 553.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.2 sec / 159.8 km/h
Top Speed: 190.4 km/h

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