Moto Guzzi V 7 750 California (1969)

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