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Moto Guzzi California 1100EV
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Make Model |
Moto Guzzi California 1100EV |
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Year |
1997 |
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Engine |
Air cooled, four stroke,
transverse 90° V-twin cylinder, OHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
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Capacity |
1064 |
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Bore x Stroke |
92 x 80 mm |
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Compression Ratio |
9.8:1 |
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Induction |
Magneti Marelli IAW Multipoint phased sequential fuel injection |
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Ignition /
Starting |
Magneti Marelli IAW electronic digital ignition /
electric |
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Max Power |
74 hp 53.9 kW @ 6400 rpm (rear tyre 67.8 hp @ 6600 rpm ) |
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Max Torque |
94 Nm @ 5000 rpm |
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Transmission /
Drive |
5Speed / shaft |
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Front Suspension |
Marzocchi 45 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, 130mm
wheel travel |
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Rear Suspension |
Swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers with preload adjustment, 89mm
wheel travel |
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Front Brakes |
2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers |
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Rear Brakes |
Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper |
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Front Tyre |
110/90-18 |
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Rear Tyre |
140/80-17 |
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Dry-Weight |
251 kg |
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Fuel Capacity |
19 Litres |
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Standing
¼ Mile |
13.2 sec / 159.8 km/h |
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Top Speed |
190.4 km/h |
The California EV is the latest interpretation of the
long-running California series. Refined, with improved build quality and
finish, it is essentially the same as the previous models. The air-cooled
transverse V-twin engine has a torquey power delivery, but is weak at the
top-end. The design's longitudinal crank allows a simple path to the final
shaft drive, reducing power losses. There are two versions of the EV: the
basic model, with chromed engine bars and cruiser-style cissy bar and
pullback handlebars, and a touring version, which has a large windshield.
Moto Guzzi released a special version of its California in 2001 to celebrate
the firm's 80th anniversary. This California EV 80 is fitted with exclusive
leather saddlebags, seat and bar grips.
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