Moto Guzzi California Titanium

Moto Guzzi California 1100
Manufacturer	Moto Guzzi
Also called	California 1100 Injection, California 1100 i, California 1100 F, California 1100 I, 1100 California EV, California 1100 Special, California 75, California Special, California Jackal, California Stone Metal, California EV80, California EV 80, California Special Sport, California Titanum, California Stone Touring, California EV Touring, California Aluminum, California Titanium, California Stone, California EV, California Vintage 1100, California Touring, California Aquila Nera, California Classic, California 90 Anniversary, California Black Eagle, California Vintage, California 1100 EV
Production	2003
Engine	Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder.
Compression ratio	9.8:1
Top Speed	198.8 km/h
Ignition	Magneti Marelli IAW electronic digital ignition
Spark Plug	NGK BPR6ES `04-05
Battery	YUASA YIX30L-BS `04-05
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Shaft `04-05
Frame	Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel
Suspension	Front: 45mm Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, adjustable separately Rear: Swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers with preload adjustment
Brakes	Front: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers Rear: Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tire	110/90-18
Rear Tire	140/80-17
Wheelbase	1560 mm / 61.4 in
Seat Height	750 mm / 29.5 in
Weight	251.0 kg / 553.3 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity	19 Liters / 5.0 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

It could reach a top speed of 198.8 km/h.

Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 9.8:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Single disc, dry, with mechanical control.

Chassis

It came with a 110/90-18 front tire and a 140/80-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 45mm Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, adjustable separately while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers with preload adjustment. The California Titanium was fitted with a 19 Liters / 5.0 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 251.0 kg / 553.3 lbs. The wheelbase was 1560 mm / 61.4 in long.

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Overview

Moto Guzzi California Titanium

California Titanium -- Custom powercruiser with the legendary, updated 90º V-Twin with hydraulic self-adjusting valves. Brembo Gold Series brakes. Integral braking system. Aerodynamic sport fairing. An easy-riding, dynamite performance cruiser in the ultimate high-tech titanium metallic finish. The conquest of distance Titanium is light and exceptionally strong. It is commonly used in alloys for the aerospace industry and in advanced technical applications where a combination of strength and light weight is essential.

Titanium is the symbol of advanced technology. For 2003 it is also the high-tech inspiration for a very different motorcycle. The California Titanium defies definitions. As a motorcycle, it is in a class of its own. With its breathtaking top speed and precision cornering it rides like a supersport. With its upright riding position and forward mounted footrests it has the comfort of a cruiser. With its unmistakable styling, color and graphics, it fears no rivals as a Café Racer. And its 90° V-Twin engine, with hydraulic tappets and catalyzed exhaust, give it all the character of a Moto Guzzi. The California Titanium is all of these things, because it establishes a uniquely personal feeling with its rider, based on equally personal sensations. The gear change for example inspires confidence instantly, thanks to its precise action, easy engagement, and quick-to-find neutral. The comfortable seat makes two up travelling a pleasure. And the sports windshield affords an impressive amount of protection. Naturally, the chassis, shared with the Aluminum, is an exceptional piece of engineering too. It is designed to keep the bike stuck to the road, whatever the surface, while the powerful Brembo disc brakes ensure totally safe braking.

Make Model	Moto Guzzi California Titanium
Year	2003
Engine Type	Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder.
Displacement	1064 cc / 64.9 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	92 x 80 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression	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 Tire	110/90-18
Rear Tire	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 Liters / 5.0 US gal
Consumption Average	17.1 km/lit
Standing ¼ Mile	13.1 sec
Top Speed	198.8 km/h