Moto Guzzi California Jackal (1999)

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The Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV Jackel is a four-stroke, V-twin motorcycle with an engine capacity of 1064cc. It has a compression ratio of 9.8:1 and a wet sump lubrication system. The bike is equipped with Magneti Marelli IAW multipoint phased sequential fuel injection and electronic digital ignition. It has an electric start and delivers a maximum power of 74 hp at 6400rpm and a torque of 94 Nm at 5000rpm. The clutch is cable-operated, and the transmission is a five-speed gearbox with a final drive via a shaft. The double cradle frame is made of steel, with the front suspension consisting of a Marzocchi 45mm hydraulic telescopic fork with a wheel travel of 130mm and swing arm rear suspension with preload adjustment and 2 hydraulic shock absorbers, providing a rear wheel travel of 89mm. The motorcycle has a 2-piston caliper, single 282mm rear disc brake and 4-piston calipers with 2x 320mm discs up front. The front and rear tires are 110/90-18 and 140/80-17, respectively. The motorcycle measures 2380mm in length, 815mm in width, and 1150mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1560mm and a seat height of 770mm. The bike weighs 251.0 kg and has a fuel capacity of 19 litres. It can complete a standing 1/4 mile in 13.2 seconds at a speed of 159.8 km/h and can reach a top speed of 190.4 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV Jackel

Year: 1999


Engine: Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 1064 cc / 64.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 92 x 80 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Magneti Marelli IAW Multipoint phased sequential fuel injection
Ignition: Magneti Marelli IAW electronic digital ignition
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 74 hp / 53.9 kW @ 6400 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 67.8 hp @ 6600 rpm
Max Torque: 94 Nm / 9.68 kg-m @ 5000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, cable operated
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft

Frame: Steel, Double cradle frame
Front Suspension: Marzocchi 45 mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension: Swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers with preload adjustment
Rear Wheel Travel: 89 mm /
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/90-18
Rear Tyre: 140/80-17
Trail: 116 mm / 4.6 in
Dimensions: Length 2380 mm / 93.7 in Width 815 mm / 32.0 in Height 1150 mm / 45.2 in
Wheelbase: 1560 mm / 61.4 in
Seat Height: 770 mm / 30.3 in
Dry Weight: 251.0 kg / 553.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.2 sec / 159.8 km/h
Top Speed: 190.4 km/h

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