Moto Guzzi V1000G5 California

Moto Guzzi V1000G5 California
Manufacturer	Moto Guzzi
Production	1980 -
Engine	Four stroke, 90°V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 4 valve per cylinder.
Compression ratio	9.2:1
Ignition	Battery & coil
Transmission	5 Speed
Frame	Duplex cradle, disassemblable
Suspension	Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Swinging fork
Brakes	Front: 2x 300mm discs Rear: Single 242mm disc
Front Tire	100/90 H18
Rear Tire	110/90 H18
Weight	220 kg / 486 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity	24 Liters / 6.3 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, 90°V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 4 valve per cylinder.. The engine featured a 9.2:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Dry multi plate.

Chassis

It came with a 100/90 H18 front tire and a 110/90 H18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 300mm discs in the front and a Single 242mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swinging fork. The V1000G5 California was fitted with a 24 Liters / 6.3 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 220 kg / 486 lbs.

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Overview

Moto Guzzi V 1000G5 California

Make Model	Moto Guzzi V 1000G5 California
Year	1980 -
Engine Type	Four stroke, 90°V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 4 valve per cylinder.
Displacement	949 cc / 57.9 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	88 x 78 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression	9.2:1
Induction	2x Dell'Orto VHB30 CD/CS carburetors
Lubrication	By pressure pump
Ignition	Battery & coil
Starting	Electric
Max Power	67 hp / 49 kW @ 6700 rpm
Max Torque	64.6 Nm / 47.7 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm
Clutch	Dry multi plate
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Frame	Duplex cradle, disassemblable
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Swinging fork
Front Brakes	2x 300mm discs
Rear Brakes	Single 242mm disc
Front Tire	100/90 H18
Rear Tire	110/90 H18
Dry Weight	220 kg / 486 lbs
Fuel Capacity	24 Liters / 6.3 US gal