The Moto Guzzi V7 750 California motorcycle was first produced in 1969. Its engine is a four-stroke, longitudinally-mounted, 90-degree V-twin, with two valves per cylinder and an overhead valve system. The engine displacement is 757cc, with a bore and stroke of 83mm by 70mm, and is cooled by air. The compression ratio of this motorcycle is 9.0:1, and it features 2x 29mm Dell’Orto carburetors and a battery and coil ignition system. The maximum power of the motorcycle is 53 PS at 6000 RPM, and the maximum torque is unknown. The bike has a four-speed transmission and a shaft final drive.
The front suspension of the motorcycle features telehydraulic forks and hydraulic dampers on a swinging arm suspension system in the rear. The bike also comes with single 220mm drum brakes on the front and rear, with a 4.00-18 tire size for both. It weighs 228 kg in total and has a fuel capacity of 22.5 liters or 5.9 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi V7 750 California
| Year | 1969 – |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 757 |
| Bore x Stroke | 83 x 70 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Induction | 2x 29mm Dell’Orto VHB 29 CD (right) and CS (left) carb |
| Ignition | Battery & coil |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 53 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Front Suspension | Telehydraulicforks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm with hydraulic dampers |
| Front Brakes | Single 220mm drum |
| Rear Brakes | 220mm drum |
| Front Tyre | 4.00 -18 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00 -18 |
| Dry Weight | 228 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 Litres / 5.9 US gal |
