The Moto Guzzi V 1000G5 California is a 1980 motorcycle with a four stroke, 90 degree V twin engine. The engine has a 949 cc capacity with a compression ratio of 9.2:1. The bike features 2x Dell’Orto VHB30 CD/CS carburetors and is cooled by air. It has a maximum power output of 67 hp and a maximum torque of 64.6 Nm. The clutch is a dry multi plate design and the bike has a 5 speed transmission with a shaft final drive. The frame is a duplex cradle, disassemblable design and the front suspension is telescopic forks, while the rear suspension is a swinging fork. The bike has front and rear brakes, with two 300mm discs at the front and a single 242mm disc at the rear. The front and rear tires are 100/90 H18 and 110/90 H18 respectively. The dry weight of the bike is 220 kg and it has a fuel capacity of 24 litres.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Moto Guzzi V 1000G5 California
| Year | 1980 – |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degreesV twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 949 cc / 57.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 88 x 78 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Induction | 2x Dell’Orto VHB30 CD/CS carburetors |
| Lubrication | By pressure pump |
| Ignition | Battery & coil |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 67 hp / 49 kW @ 6700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 64.6 Nm / 47.7 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm |
| Clutch | Dry multi plate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Frame | Duplex cradle, disassemblable |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging fork |
| Front Brakes | 2x 300mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 242mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 100/90 H18 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/90 H18 |
| Dry Weight | 220 kg / 486 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal |
