Moto Guzzi California Aquila Nera - Black Eagle
Moto Guzzi California Aquila Nera - Black Eagle | |
Manufacturer | |
---|---|
Production | 2010 - 11 |
Engine | Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder. |
Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
Ignition | Magneti Marelli IAW 15RC electronic digital ignition with inductive spark |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
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, exstension adjustable |
Brakes | Front: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers Rear: Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper |
Front Tire | 110/90 VB18 |
Rear Tire | 150/70-VB17 |
Wheelbase | 1560 mm / 61.4 in |
Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
Weight | 250.8 kg / 553.0 lbs (dry), |
Fuel Capacity | 19 Liters / 5.0 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Single disc, dry, with mechanical control.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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 Aquila Nera - Black Eagle was fitted with a 19 Liters / 5.0 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 250.8 kg / 553.0 lbs. The wheelbase was 1560 mm / 61.4 in long.
Photos[edit | edit source]
Overview[edit | edit source]
Moto Guzzi California Aquila Nera
The Moto Guzzi California Black Eagle edition has been announced for the
2010 model year. This new Cali has a matte black paint scheme, named Aquila
Nera, and shares some formerly unique features of the California Vintage.
The often debated retro style tail light from the Vintage now also comes on the Black Eagle edition. there is plenty of chrome on the Black Eagle edition California. It creates a strong contrast against the Aquila Nera black paint. While most matte black motorcycles tend to have several blacked-out or muted features, this one has polished aluminum and chrome all over. Borrowing again from the Vintage, the all black seat is wide and comfortable for most, and has a tubular chrome grab bar that wraps around the rear of it. Its actually not very functional as a passenger grab bar, but is more for style as a tamed version of what came on the older Guzzis.
The 1064cc fuel injected, pushrod v-twin with a 5 speed gearbox are retained from the previous California models. This is a good thing, especially for proven reliability and durability. Its quite nice not to have to wonder about how the engine or transmission will hold up over time.
The fenders are not from the Vintage, which some folks might be happy about, and are painted in the same Aquila Nero matte finish to match the tank and side covers. There are some painted components that a have the traditional gloss black finish. This including the frame, the fork brace, fork clamps, and swingarm.
Make Model | Moto Guzzi California Aquila Nera - Black Eagle |
---|---|
Year | 2010 - 11 |
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 | 2 into 2 exhaust; three-way catalyzer with Lambda sensor (Euro 3) |
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 2362 mm / 93.0 in Width 813 mm / 32.0 in |
Wheelbase | 1560 mm / 61.4 in |
Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
Ground Clearance | 190 mm / 7.5 in |
Dry Weight | 250.8 kg / 553.0 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 19 Liters / 5.0 US gal |