Moto Guzzi California Vintage 2012

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

Moto Guzzi California Vintage 2012

Basic Information

MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia Vintage
Year2012
CategoryClassic

Chassis, Suspension & Brakes

Frame TypeDetachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel
Front BrakesDouble disc. Brembo Serie Oro stainless steel floating disc, 4 piston calipers
Front Brakes Diameter320 mm (12.6 inches)
Front SuspensionMarzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, 45 mm, adjustable separately
Front Tyre110/90-VB18
Front Wheel Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rake29.0°
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Brembo stainless steel floating disc, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes Diameter282 mm (11.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers
Rear Tyre140/70-VB17
Rear Wheel Travel96 mm (3.8 inches)
Trail116 mm (4.6 inches)
WheelsBehr spoked steel rims

Other Specifications

Color OptionsGuzzi black, Bianco luna
CommentsWindshield
StarterElectric

Engine & Transmission

Displacement1064.00 ccm (64.93 cubic inches)
Engine Type90° V-Twin. 2 overhead valves moved by light alloy push–rod sand rocker arm with mechanical tappets
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power72.41 HP (52.9 kW)) @ 6400 RPM
Torque94.00 Nm (9.6 kgf-m or 69.3 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Compression9.8:1
Bore X Stroke92.0 x 80.0 mm (3.6 x 3.1 inches)
Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection. Magneti Marelli IAW alfa-n system Multipoint phased sequential fuel; 2 throttle bodies of 40 mm with injectors Weber IW 031
IgnitionMagneti Marelli IAW 15RC electronic digital ignition with inductive spark
Lubrication SystemForced lobes, with geared pump and pressure regulator
Cooling SystemAir
Gearbox5-speed
Transmission Type Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)
ClutchDual disc, dry
DrivelinePrimary drive by helical gears, ratio 17/21 = 1: 1.235. Secondary drive: shaft ratio 8/33 = 1:4.125
Emission DetailsThree-way catalyzer with Lambda sensor (Euro 3)
Exhaust SystemSteel, 2 tubes connected to an expansion room, that is connected to 2 steel mufflers

Dimensions & Capacities

Dry Weight263.0 kg (579.8 pounds)
Fuel Capacity19.00 litres (5.02 gallons)
Ground Clearance190 mm (7.5 inches)
Overall Height1,390 mm (54.7 inches)
Overall Length2,380 mm (93.7 inches)
Overall Width815 mm (32.1 inches)
Power Weight Ratio0.2753 HP/kg
Reserve Fuel Capacity4.00 litres (1.06 gallons)
Seat Height780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.