Moto Guzzi Carlafornia 1100 EV (2003)

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The Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV is a motorcycle that was produced in 2003. It has a four-stroke, V-twin engine with a capacity of 1064 cc and a compression ratio of 9.8:1. The engine is longitudinally mounted and has two valves per cylinder. The bike features Magneti Marelli IAW phased sequential fuel injection and electronic digital ignition. It has a maximum power output of 74 hp at 6400 rpm and a maximum torque of 94 Nm at 5000 rpm. The clutch is wet and cable operated, and the bike has a 5-speed transmission and shaft final drive. The frame is made of steel and has a double cradle design. The front suspension is a Marzocchi 45 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, and the rear suspension is a swing arm with two hydraulic shock absorbers with preload adjustment. The front brakes are 2x 320mm discs with 4 piston calipers, and the rear brake is a single 282mm disc with a 2 piston caliper. The bike has a wheelbase of 1560 mm and a seat height of 770 mm. It weighs 251.0 kg and has a fuel capacity of 19 litres. The top speed of the bike is 190.4 km/h, and it can complete a standing quarter-mile in 13.2 seconds at a speed of 159.8 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV

Year: 2003 –


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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