Moto Guzzi California Black Eagle 2012
Complete specifications and details for the 2012 Moto Guzzi California Black Eagle. This comprehensive guide includes engine specifications, dimensions, features, and performance data.

Basic Information
Make | Moto Guzzi |
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Model | California Black Eagle |
Year | 2012 |
Category | Classic |
Chassis, Suspension & Brakes
Frame Type | Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel |
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Front Brakes | Double disc. Brembo stainless steel floating disc, 4 piston calipers |
Front Brakes Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
Front Suspension | Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, 45 mm, adjustable separately |
Front Tyre | 110/90-VB18 |
Front Wheel Travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Rake | 29.0° |
Rear Brakes | Single disc. Brembo stainless steel floating disc, 2 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes Diameter | 282 mm (11.1 inches) |
Rear Suspension | Swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers |
Rear Tyre | 140/70-VB17 |
Rear Wheel Travel | 96 mm (3.8 inches) |
Trail | 116 mm (4.6 inches) |
Wheels | Behr spoked steel rims |
Other Specifications
Color Options | Carbon black |
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Starter | Electric |
Engine & Transmission
Displacement | 1064.00 ccm (64.93 cubic inches) |
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Engine Type | 90° V-Twin. 2 overhead valves moved by light alloy push–rod sand rocker arm with mechanical tappets |
Engine Details | V2, four-stroke |
Power | 73.40 HP (53.6 kW)) @ 6400 RPM |
Torque | 94.00 Nm (9.6 kgf-m or 69.3 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
Valves Per Cylinder | 2 |
Fuel System | Injection. Magneti Marelli IAW alfa-n system Multipoint phased sequential fuel; 2 throttle bodies of 40 mm with injectors Weber IW 031 |
Ignition | Magneti Marelli IAW 15RC electronic digital ignition with inductive spark |
Lubrication System | Forced lobes, with geared pump and pressure regulator |
Cooling System | Air |
Gearbox | 5-speed |
Transmission Type Final Drive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
Clutch | Dual disc, dry |
Driveline | 5 speed, costant mesh gears with built-in cush drive |
Emission Details | three-way catalyzer with Lambda sensor |
Exhaust System | Steel, 2 tubes connected to an expansion room, that is connected to 2 steel mufflers; |
Dimensions & Capacities
Dry Weight | 251.0 kg (553.4 pounds) |
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Fuel Capacity | 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) |
Ground Clearance | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
Overall Height | 1,390 mm (54.7 inches) |
Overall Length | 2,380 mm (93.7 inches) |
Overall Width | 1,150 mm (45.3 inches) |
Power Weight Ratio | 0.2924 HP/kg |
Reserve Fuel Capacity | 4.00 litres (1.06 gallons) |
Seat Height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |