Moto Guzzi California III CI

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Moto Guzzi California III CI
Manufacturer
Production 1987 - 89
Engine
Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Top Speed 163.6 km/h
Ignition Battery coil
Transmission 5 Speed
Suspension Front: Telescopic
Rear: Dual Koni shocks 5-way preload
Brakes Front: 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear: Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tire 110/90 V18
Rear Tire 120/90 V18
Weight 270 kg / 595 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity 25 Liters / 6.6 US gal
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 163.6 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 9.2:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Twin plat dry type.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 110/90 V18 front tire and a 120/90 V18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic while the rear was equipped with a Dual Koni shocks 5-way preload. The California III CI was fitted with a 25 Liters / 6.6 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 270 kg / 595 lbs.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Moto Guzzi California III CI














Make Model Moto Guzzi California III CI
Year 1987 - 89
Engine Type Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder
Displacement 948.8 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 88 x 78 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression 9.2:1
Induction 2x 30mm Dell'Orto carb
Ignition Battery coil
Starting Electric
Max Power 65 hp / 47.4 kW @ 6700 rpm
Max Torque 79.4 Nm / 8.1 kgf-m @ 3200 rpm
Clutch Twin plat dry type
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Shaft
Front Suspension Telescopic
Rear Suspension Dual Koni shocks 5-way preload
Front Brakes 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tire 110/90 V18
Rear Tire 120/90 V18
Dry Weight 270 kg / 595 lbs
Fuel Capacity 25 Liters / 6.6 US gal
Consumption Average 17.7 km/lit
Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0 12.5 m / 39.8 m
Standing ¼ Mile 14.2 sec / 144.8 km/h
Top Speed 163.6 km/h