Moto Guzzi California Classic 2011
Complete specifications and details for the 2011 Moto Guzzi California Classic. This comprehensive guide includes engine specifications, dimensions, features, and performance data.

Basic Information
Make | Moto Guzzi |
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Model | California Classic |
Year | 2011 |
Category | Custom-cruiser |
Chassis, Suspension & Brakes
Frame Type | Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel |
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Front Brakes | Double disc. Two Brembo Oro series stainless steel flooating discs, with 4 piston calipers |
Front Brakes Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
Front Suspension | Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, 45 mm |
Front Tyre | 110/90-VB18 |
Front Wheel Travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Rake | 29.0° |
Rear Brakes | Single disc. Brembo stainless steel fixed disc, with 2 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes Diameter | 282 mm (11.1 inches) |
Rear Suspension | Swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers |
Rear Tyre | 150/70-VB17 |
Rear Wheel Travel | 96 mm (3.8 inches) |
Trail | 116 mm (4.6 inches) |
Wheels | Behr spoked steel rims |
Other Specifications
Color Options | Burgundy |
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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 | 73.76 HP (53.8 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
Torque | 88.00 Nm (9.0 kgf-m or 64.9 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
Compression | 9.8:1 |
Bore X Stroke | 92.0 x 80.0 mm (3.6 x 3.1 inches) |
Valves Per Cylinder | 2 |
Fuel System | Injection. Magneti Marelli IAW alfa-n system Multipoint phased sequential injection; |
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 | Single disc, dry, with mechanical control |
Driveline | Primary drive: helical gears, ratio 17/21 = 1: 1.235. Secondary drive: shaft drive, ratio 8/33 = 1:4.125 |
Emission Details | Euro 3. |
Exhaust System | Steel, 2 tubes connected to an expansion room, that is connected to 2 steel mufflers. Catalyzed with Lambda probe. |
Dimensions & Capacities
Dry Weight | 256.0 kg (564.4 pounds) |
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Fuel Capacity | 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) |
Ground Clearance | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
Overall Length | 2,380 mm (93.7 inches) |
Overall Width | 815 mm (32.1 inches) |
Power Weight Ratio | 0.2881 HP/kg |
Reserve Fuel Capacity | 4.00 litres (1.06 gallons) |
Seat Height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Weight Incl Oil Gas Etc | 276.0 kg (608.5 pounds) |