Moto Guzzi California Aluminium (2003)

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The Moto Guzzi California Aluminium is a 2003 motorcycle with a four-stroke, 90-degree V twin engine that is longitudinally mounted. It has a 1064 cc capacity and a compression ratio of 9.8:1 with a forced lobe lubrication system. The bike features Magneti Marelli IAW Multipoint phased sequential fuel injection and electronic digital ignition with electric starting. It can produce a maximum power output of 74 hp and torque of 95 Nm. The California Aluminium has a single disc, dry clutch, and a five-speed transmission with a shaft final drive. The frame is made of detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strength steel, and it has a Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork and a swing arm rear suspension with two hydraulic shock absorbers. The bike has 320mm discs with 4 piston calipers on the front and a single 282mm disc with a 2 piston caliper on the back. It has a wheelbase of 1560 mm and a seat height of 750 mm. The dry weight of this motorcycle is 251kg, while it has a fuel capacity of 19 litres.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi California Aluminium

Year: 2003


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees 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: Forced lobes, with geared pump and pressure regulator
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 Torque: 95 Nm / 70.0 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Clutch: Single disc, dry, with mechanical control
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Frame: Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel

Front Suspension: 45mm Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, adjustable separately
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 / 3.5 in
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
Wheelbase: 1560 mm / 61.4 in
Seat Height: 750 mm / 29.5 in
Dry Weight: 251.0 kg / 553.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal

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