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Italian Lessons

an exploration of mainland Italy and the islands
of Sardenia and Sicily

featuring the Moto Guzzi California EV

September 16 - October 16, 2001

Moto Guzzi California EV touring bike in White Iceberg

The Moto Guzzi California EV in "White Iceberg"

 

Specs
 
Engine   90° V-twin, 4-stroke, air-cooled
Displacement   1.064 cc
Bore and stroke   92 x 80 mm
Maximum power   54 kW @ 6.400 rpm
Maximum torque   94 Nm @ 5.000 rpm
Compression ratio   9.5:1
Fuel system   Magneti Marelli IAW Multipoint phased sequential
fuel injection
Fuel Capacity   19 litres
Ignition   Magneti Marelli IAW electronic digital ignition with
inductive spark
Clutch   double disk, dry
Valves and operation   2 overhead valves with light alloy push-rod
Starting system   eletric
Lubrication   forced lube with geared pump and pressure regulator
Primary transmission   helical gears
Secondary transmission   shaft drive
Gear Box   5 speed, constant mesh gears with built-in cush drive
Frame   detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strength steel
Caster angle   29,5°
Wheelbase   1.560 mm
Length   2.380 mm
Width   815 mm
Height   1.150 mm
Seat height   780 mm
Dry Weight   251 kg
Front Suspension   telescopic fork Ø 45mm
Adjustment   140 mm
Rear Suspension   swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers
Adjustment   96 mm
Electrical System   12V; 14V 25A alternator; 30Ah battery
Braking System   integral braking system with proportioning and delay valve
Front brake   two Brembo ORO series stainless steel floating 320mm discs
Rear brake   single rear stainless steel fixed 282mm disc; Brembo ORO series 4-piston front calipers; with Brembo 2-piston rear caliper
Front wheels   2.50 x 18" (tubeless)
Rear wheel   4.00 x 17" (tubeless)
Front tyre   110/90 VB18
Rear tyre   150/70 VB17

For the other motorcycles I've ridden go to my motorcycle page.

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