Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV

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Moto Guzzi California 1100
Manufacturer
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 1997 - 99
Engine
Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder.
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Top Speed 190.4 km/h
Ignition Magneti Marelli IAW electronic digital ignition
Transmission 5 Speed
Frame Steel, Double cradle frame
Suspension Front: Marzocchi 45 mm hydraulic telescopic fork
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 770 mm / 30.3 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 190.4 km/h.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, 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 Wet, cable operated.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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 Marzocchi 45 mm hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers with preload adjustment. The California 1100 EV 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[edit | edit source]

Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV











The California EV is the latest interpretation of the long-running California series. Refined, with improved build quality and finish, it is essentially the same as the previous models. The air-cooled transverse V-twin engine has a torquey power delivery, but is weak at the top-end. The design's longitudinal crank allows a simple path to the final shaft drive, reducing power losses. There are two versions of the EV: the basic model, with chromed engine bars and cruiser-style cissy bar and pullback handlebars, and a touring version, which has a large windshield. Moto Guzzi released a special version of its California in 2001 to celebrate the firm's 80th anniversary. This California EV 80 is fitted with exclusive leather saddlebags, seat and bar grips.

Make Model Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV
Year 1997 - 99
Engine Type Four stroke, 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 Wet sump
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 Power Rear Tire 67.8 hp @ 6600 rpm
Max Torque 95 Nm / 70.0 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Clutch Wet, cable operated
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Shaft
Frame Steel, Double cradle frame
Front Suspension Marzocchi 45 mm hydraulic telescopic fork
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 /
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
Trail 116 mm / 4.6 in
Dimensions Length 2380 mm / 93.7 in Width 815 mm / 32.0 in Height 1150 mm / 45.2 in
Wheelbase 1560 mm / 61.4 in
Seat Height 770 mm / 30.3 in
Dry Weight 251.0 kg / 553.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity 19 Liters / 5.0 US gal
Standing ¼ Mile 13.2 sec / 159.8 km/h
Top Speed 190.4 km/h