Comparison of Moto Guzzi California Classic 2011 and Moto Guzzi Griso 8V 2010 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Moto Guzzi California Classic 2011 × |  Moto Guzzi Griso 8V 2010 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2010 |
| Make | Moto Guzzi | Moto Guzzi |
| Model | Moto Guzzi California Classic | Moto Guzzi Griso 8V |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Magneti Marelli IAW alfa-n system Multipoint phased sequential injection; | Injection. Weber-Marelli |
| Engine details | 90° V-Twin. 2 overhead valves moved by light alloy push–rod sand rocker arm with mechanical tappets. | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,064 | 1,064 |
| Power (kw) | 53.8 | 80.3 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 88 | 108 |
| Bore (mm) | 92 | 95 |
| Stroke (mm) | 80 | 81.5 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Emission details | Euro 3. | - |
| Driveline | Primary drive: helical gears, ratio 17/21 = 1: 1.235. Secondary drive: shaft drive, ratio 8/33 = 1:4.125 | - |
| Ignition | Magneti Marelli IAW 15RC electronic digital ignition with inductive spark | Inductive discharge, digitally controlled, electronic twin spark ignition |
| Clutch | Single disc, dry, with mechanical control | - |
| Lubrication system | Forced lobes, with geared pump and pressure regulator | - |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | Steel, 2 tubes connected to an expansion room, that is connected to 2 steel mufflers. Catalyzed with Lambda probe. | Stainless steel, 2 in 1, with three way catalyser and Lambda probe oxygen sensor |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, 45 mm | Upside down fork, fully adjustable in spring preload and compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers | Single sided swingarm with rising rate linkages, monoshock with separate gas reservoir |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Two Brembo Oro series stainless steel flooating discs, with 4 piston calipers | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo stainless steel fixed disc, with 2 piston calipers | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 282 | 282 |
| Frame type | Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel | Double cradle, in high tensile strength tubular steel |
| Front tyre | 110/90-VB18 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-VB17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Behr spoked steel rims | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 96 | 110 |
| Trail (mm) | 116 | 108 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29 | 26.3 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,560 | 1,554 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 276 | - |
| Dry weight (kg) | 256 | 222 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2102 | 0.3617 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,380 | 2,260 |
| Overall width (mm) | 815 | 830 |
| Seat height (mm) | 780 | 800 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 190 | 185 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | 3.3 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19 | 16.7 |
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