Moto Guzzi California III injection (1990-92)

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The Moto Guzzi California III injection is a motorcycle model that was produced between 1990 and 1992. It comes equipped with a four-stroke, V-twin engine that is longitudinally mounted and has an overhead valve system with two valves per cylinder. The engine has a capacity of 948.8 cc and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. The motorcycle is air-cooled and features digital electronic injection, a wet sump lubrication system, and a Motoplat electronic ignition. The California III injection also has a five-speed transmission, a shaft final drive, and Telescopic front suspension with preload adjustment. The bike has dual Koni rear shocks with 5-way preload, and front brakes comprising two 300mm discs with two Brembo piston calipers. The rear brake is a single 270mm disc with Brembo two-piston calipers. The front and rear tyres are 110/90 V18 and 130/90 V18 respectively. The California III injection has a dry weight of 250 kg or 550 lbs and a 25-litre fuel capacity. Its consumption average is 17.7 km/litre.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi California III injection

Year: 1990 – 92


Engine: Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 948.8 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 88 x 78 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Digital electronic injection Weber IAW ALFA-N system with electric feeding pump, 36 mm throttle units
Ignition: Motoplat electronic ignition, Digital computerized electronic Weber IAW ALFA-N system, inductive spark
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 67 hp / 50 kW @ 6850 rpm
Max Torque: 74.5 Nm / 55 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm
Clutch: Twin plate, dry type
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: Telescopic with preload adjustment

Rear Suspension: Dual Koni shocks 5-way preload
Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs 2 Brembo piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 270mm disc Brembo 2 piston calipers
Front Tyre: 110/90 V18
Rear Tyre: 130/90 V18
Dry Weight: 250 kg / 550 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 25 Litres / 6.6 US gal
Consumption Average: 17.7 km/lit

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