Moto Guzzi California III950
The Moto Guzzi California III was a v2, two-stroke custom / cruiser motorcycle produced between 1987 and 1994. It could reach a top speed of 107 mph (172 km/h). Max torque was 59.3 ft/lbs (80.4 Nm) @ 3000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 73.35 HP (54.7 KW) @ 6700 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled v2, two-stroke. A 88.0mm bore x 78.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1100.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 9.2:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. The final drive was via shaft drive (cardan).
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 110/90-18 front tire and a 120/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The California III was fitted with a 6.6 Gallon (25.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 551.16 pounds (250.0 Kg).
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Also called | V1000 California III Injection, V 1000 California III Injection, California III C Injection, California III Injection, California III C, California III I, V1000 California III, V 1000 California III, California III |
Production | 1987 - 1994 |
Class | Touring |
Engine | v2, two-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 88.0mm x 78.0mm |
Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 102 mph (164 km/h) |
Horsepower | 73.35 HP (54.7 KW) @ 6700RPM |
Torque | 58.57 ft/lbs (79.4 Nm) @ 3200RPM |
Fuel System | 2x30mm Dell'Orto Carburetors |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Dual Koni shocks 5-way preload |
Brakes | Front: dual disc Rear: single disc |
Front Tire | 110/90-18 |
Rear Tire | 120/90-18 |
Seat Height | 30.31 inches (770 mm) |
Weight | 551.16 pounds (250.0 Kg) (dry), 290.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel Capacity | 6.6 Gallon (25.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Moto Guzzi California III was a v2, two-stroke Touring motorcycle produced by Moto Guzzi between 1987 and 1994. It could reach a top speed of 102 mph (164 km/h). Max torque was 58.57 ft/lbs (79.4 Nm) @ 3200 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 73.35 HP (54.7 KW) @ 6700 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled v2, two-stroke. A 88.0mm bore x 78.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1100.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 110/90-18 front tire and a 120/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual Koni shocks 5-way preload. The California III was fitted with a 6.6 Gallon (25.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 551.16 pounds (250.0 Kg).
1987 - 1993 Moto Guzzi California III[edit | edit source]
This is the most impressive model in the entire Moto Guzzi line. The California III is a direct decendent of the police motorcycles designed and build by Moto Guzzi for the California highway patrol and Los Angeles police departament. Despite the floorboards, the California has more cornering clearance than most foot-peg-equipped cruisers. The arrangement of the foot controls is awkward, however, and you must lift your feet off the boards to shift gears or use the brake pedal.