2007
Moto Guzzi California Vintage 1100 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 832641 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
| Make | Moto Guzzi |
| Model | California Vintage 1100 |
| Price | US$ 14990. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2007 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strength steel |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Fronttyre | 110/90-VB18 |
| Rake | 29.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Reartyre | 140/70-VB17 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 3.6 x 3.2 mm (0.1 x 0.1 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Dual disc dry with mechanical control |
| Compression | 9.8:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 1064.00 ccm (64.93 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | Steel, 2 tubes connected to an expansion room, that is connected to 2 steel mufflers; three-way catalyzer with Lambda sensor (Euro 3) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Ignition | Magneti Marelli IAW 15RC electronic digital ignition with inductive spark |
| Lubricationsystem | Forced lobes, with geared pump and pressure regulator |
| Torque | 94.00 Nm (9.6 kgf-m or 69.3 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Electric |
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About Moto Guzzi
Country of Origin:
Italy
Founder:
Carlo Guzzi, Giorgio Parodi, Giovanni Ravelli
Best Known For:
Transverse V-twins, shaft drive, and distinctive Italian character (V7, Le Mans, California)
Company History
Founded on Lake Como in 1921, Moto Guzzi is one of motorcycling’s oldest continuous makers. After pioneering wind-tunnel work and racing success in the 1930s–50s, Guzzi created its enduring signature: the air-cooled transverse V-twin with shaft drive. This architecture gives the bikes their rhythm and silhouette, from classic V7 standards to the Le Mans sportbikes that defined Italian speed for a generation. Touring models like the California added long-haul credibility, while police and military contracts affirmed durability. Through ownership changes, Guzzi’s identity persisted: engines that start every spring, frames that communicate, and a mechanical honesty that feels artisanal. Modern Guzzis pair ABS/traction control with that familiar crankcase thrum, and new platforms have nudged performance and refinement forward without abandoning the brand’s soul. Historically, Moto Guzzi marries engineering quirk and everyday friendliness—the rare brand where a century of history rides along without becoming baggage.