Segment: Clasic
Production years: 2001, 2002
In 2001, the Italian bike maker released the Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV into the cruiser world, a naked cruiser motorcycle with classic looks complemented by the perks of modern technology.
The bike was part of the California series that debuted in 1971. The first California machine came as a replacement model for the Moto Guzzi 850 GT and continued production until 2021.
In the visual department, like any other California model, the 1100 EV had installed right front the factory standard features, such as wire-spoke wheels, a dual exhaust system, a two-piece dual seat with a pillion backrest, a wide pulled-back handlebar, and a round headlight with instruments mounted on top.
All bits and pieces were coupled to a double-cradle steel frame, such as the suspension system comprised of a 45 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork on the front and twin, side-mounted adjustable shock absorbers on the rear.
The bike rolled on an 18-inch front wheel handled by dual 320 mm discs with four-piston calipers, while the 17-inch rear wheel was controlled by a dual-piston caliper and a 282 mm disc.
As for the power figures, the 2001 Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV had installed a 1,064cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine at its core, delivering an output power of 74 hp with maximum strength at 6,400 rpm and 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) torque at 5,000 rpm.
engine specs | Type: | air-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-twin | Displacement: | 1064 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.6x3.1 in OR 91 mm | Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | Horsepower: | 74/6400 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 69/5000 lb-ft/RPM OR 94/5000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | EFI |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-speed, manual | Clutch: | wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | shaft |
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chassis specs | Frame: | steel, double cradle | Front Suspension: | 45 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers with preload adjustment | Front Brake: | dual 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers | Rear Brake: | single 282 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 93.7 in OR 2380 mm | Overall Width: | 32.1 in OR 815 mm | Seat Height: | 30.3 in OR 770 mm | Wheelbase: | 61.4 in OR 1560 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 553 lbs OR 251 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 5 gallons OR 18.9 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 110/90-18 | Rear: | 140/80-17 |
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