Moto Guzzi California Stone Metal Black



The Moto Guzzi California Stone Metal Black was a air cooled, four stroke, transverse V-twin cylinder, OHC, 2 valves per cylinder Cruiser motorcycle produced by Moto Guzzi in 2003. Max torque was 69.33 ft/lbs (94.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 74.96 HP (55.9 KW) @ 6400 RPM.

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Moto Guzzi California Stone Metal Black
Manufacturer
Production 2003
Class Cruiser
Engine
air cooled, four stroke, transverse V-twin cylinder, OHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 91.9mm x 91.9mm
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Horsepower 74.96 HP (55.9 KW) @ 6400RPM
Torque 69.33 ft/lbs (94.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM
Fuel System EFI
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed, manual

Final Drive: shaft

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: Marzocchi 45 mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear: swing-arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers
Brakes Front: single 320mm disc 4 piston caliper
Rear: single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tire 110/90-18
Rear Tire 140/80-17
Wheelbase 61.42 inches (1560 mm)
Seat Height 2.99 inches (76 mm)
Weight 246.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual

EngineEdit

A 91.9mm bore x 91.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1064.0 cubic centimeters.

DriveEdit

The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.

ChassisEdit

It came with a 110/90-18 front tire and a 140/80-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 320mm disc 4 piston caliper in the front and a single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Marzocchi 45 mm hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a swing-arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers. The California Stone Metal Black was fitted with a 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 61.42 inches (1560 mm) long.

2003 Moto Guzzi California Stone Metal BlackEdit

 

This limited edition California addresses riders who like a more darker touch to their machine. It features a metallic black paint scheme, and dark and blacked-out accents throughout the bike, which set it apart from the rest of the California series. In the tech/engine department, it shares its specs with its siblings, such as the 1064 cc transverse V-twin powerhouse.