Moto Guzzi California Jackal

Moto Guzzi California Jackal

Make Model	Moto Guzzi California Jackal
Year	1999
Engine	Air cooled, four stroke, transverse 90° V-twin cylinder, OHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity	1064
Bore x Stroke	92 x 80 mm
Compression Ratio	9.8:1
Induction	Magneti Marelli IAW Multipoint phased sequential fuel injection
Ignition / Starting	Magneti Marelli IAW electronic digital ignition / electric
Max Power	74 hp 53.9 kW @ 6400 rpm
Max Torque	94 Nm @ 5000 rpm
Transmission / Drive	5 Speed / shaft
Front Suspension	Marzocchi 45 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, 130mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension	Swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers with preload adjustment, 89mm wheel travel
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
Dry-Weight	246 kg
Fuel Capacity	19 Litres
Overview	Motocorse

The California Jackal is a cruiser-styled machine based around the California engine and chassis. The traditional Moto Guzzi air-cooled transverse V-twin engine is fitted to a basic steel-tube frame with simple suspension and brakes bolted on. The performance from the elderly engine is rather lazy, although what power there is, is produced well down the rev range, allowing relaxed progress. The engine breathes through a basic fuel-injection system, but the power delivery can be rather flat at low revs. The Jackal is a fairly handsome machine, its kicked-out front forks holding a wire spoked 46cm (18in) front wheel and a single front brake disc. Deep, curvaceous mudguards and a dash of chrome plate round off the bodywork.