Editing Moto Guzzi California Classic

{{Motorcycle
|name             = [[Moto Guzzi]] California 1100
|image            =
|aka              = 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
|manufacturer     = Moto Guzzi
|parent_company   =
|production       = 2007
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine           = Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 [[valve]] per cylinder.
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      = 9.8:1
|top_speed        =
|power            =
|torque           =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition         = Magneti Marelli IAW 15RC electronic digital ignition with inductive spark
|spark_plug       =
|battery          =
|transmission     = 5 Speed
|frame            = Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel
|suspension       =Front: 45mm Marzocchi [[hydraulic]] telescopic fork, adjustable separately <br>
Rear: swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers, exstension adjustable
|brakes           =Front: 2x 320mm discs 4 [[piston]] [[calipers]] <br>Rear: Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper
|front_tire       = {{tire|110/90 VB18}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|150/70-VB17}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 1560 mm / 61.4 in
|length           =
|width            =
|height           =
|seat_height      = 780 mm / 30.7 in
|dry_weight       = 256.0 kg / 564.4 lbs
|wet_weight       = 276 kg / 608.5 lbs
|fuel_capacity    = 19 Liters / 5.0 US gal
|oil_capacity     =
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}}



==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 VB18 front [[tire]] and a 150/70-VB17 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, exstension adjustable. The California Classic was fitted with a 19 Liters / 5.0 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 256.0 kg / 564.4 lbs. The wheelbase was 1560 mm / 61.4 in long.  
== Overview ==

Moto Guzzi California Classic

















Review
On my way to return the Breva and pickup a Moto Guzzi California Classic, I
noticed a couple of things not found during the 850 Breva test. Firstly, the
Breva rider�s seat got uncomfortably hot (it was a very hot day) and secondly it
didn't like being stuck in Sydney traffic! I was forced to keep the bike moving
and for the first time in my life, I had to lane split! Still, it doesn't change
my opinion, I love the Breva.
Now, the California, here's a model that's been around for decades and
unfortunately it feels like it too!
It may well be that after 2 weeks of the Breva I was expecting too much, but,
the Cali lacked the crisp and sharp feel I had anticipated.
There is plenty of torque from the 1100cc engine, but it somehow feels tired.
There was something I was unable to point my finger on about it, I can't really
describe it.
The exhaust note is just loud enough without being intrusive and I found it
very pleasant. Handling is great with ground clearance superb, but, it comes
with a trade off, and that being, a cramped rider position for anyone over 5
foot 9 inches tall.
At 6 foot, I felt like my knees were up at chest height! And, over a couple
of hours it certainly became uncomfortable. For those under the stated height,
you may well find the Cali perfect.
The style of the bike is attractive and may well be the reason behind its
popularity plus that of the old Honda CX500. It has one of the longest side
stands I�ve ever seen though. There is a centre stand as well as the side, and
this will make owner maintenance easy.
Out on the road, I found more neutrals than Mick Doohan has race wins! The
answer was to use the heel shifter, and the test bike required me to use it very
positively.
Mirrors are clear at most speeds and the horn had more than adequate volume.
Nice clean shaft drive, plenty of chrome and quality paintwork will give the new
owner more time on the road and less time in the shed.
Brakes are not outstanding but more than adequate for the task. The footbrake
took a little getting used to. I had to physically lift my foot off the
footboard to use it!
Fuel economy was looking pretty decent, however, unbeknown to me, a hose had
parted company with the fuel pump and I found myself rolling silently to a halt
not far from the Wyong exit on the Newcastle/Sydney Freeway. JSA were brilliant
in getting me and the Cali picked up, but it meant saying farewell to the test
at that point. It only took 30 minutes to fix but it wasn't something I could
diagnose where I was, out on the freeway. It isn't a heavy bike to push either,
I�m moderately fit at 51 years of age and I chose to shuffle it up the closest
off-ramp so I could roll it down to a shopping centre for a cooling drink while
waiting for said pickup.
Even though I'd only spent a few hours with the Cali, I found it easy to read
and quickly knew what to expect of it.
Did you ever get one of those report cards at school where the teacher wrote
�shows potential�? Well, the Cali would get one of those reports and if the
factory ever decides to freshen it up (basically unchanged for 20 years), it
would be a great cruiser.
There�s a lot of cruiser choice out there and at $20,990 RRP for the Cali,
you need to shop around.
May your lid never skid,



{|  class="wikitable"
|- 
!Make Model
|Moto Guzzi California Classic
|- 
!Year
|2007
|- 
!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
|- 
!Exhaust
|Steel, 2 tubes connected to an expansion room, that is connected to 2 steel mufflers. Catalyzed with Lambda probe.
|- 
!Induction
|Magneti Marelli IAW alfa-n system Multipoint phased sequential fuel; 2 nozzle holders of 40 mm with injectors Weber IW 031
|- 
!Ignition
|Magneti Marelli IAW 15RC electronic digital ignition with inductive spark
|- 
!Starting
|Electric
|- 
!Max Power
|55 kW / 74 hp @ 6400 rpm
|- 
!Max Torque
|88 Nm / 64.9 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
|- 
!Clutch
|Single disc, dry, with mechanical control
|- 
!Transmission
|5 Speed
|- 
!Final Drive
|Shaft
|- 
!Gear Ratio
|1st 14/28 = 1 : 2 2st 18/25 = 1 : 1,389 3rd 21/22 = 1 : 1,048 4th 23/20 = 1 : 0,870 5th 28/21 = 1 : 0,750
|- 
!Frame
|Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel
|- 
!Front Suspension
|45mm Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, adjustable separately
|- 
!Front Wheel Travel
|140 mm / 5.5 in
|- 
!Rear Suspension
|swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers, exstension adjustable
|- 
!Rear Wheel Travel
|96 mm / 3.8 in
|- 
!Front Brakes
|2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
|- 
!Rear Brakes
|Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper
|- 
!Front Tire
|110/90 VB18
|- 
!Rear Tire
|150/70-VB17
|- 
!Rake
|29.0°
|- 
!Trail
|116 mm / 4.6 in
|- 
!Dimensions
|Height 1389 mm / 54.7 in Length 2380 mm / 93.7 in Width 815 mm / 32.1 in
|- 
!Wheelbase
|1560 mm / 61.4 in
|- 
!Seat Height
|780 mm / 30.7 in
|- 
!Ground Clearance
|190 mm / 7.5 in
|- 
!Dry Weight
|256.0 kg / 564.4 lbs
|- 
!Wet Weight
|276 kg / 608.5 lbs
|- 
!Fuel Capacity
|19 Liters / 5.0 US gal

|}

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