Moto Guzzi California 1100 Vintage suspension setup and specs

Moto Guzzi California 1100 Vintage, 2006 to 2012: adjustable rear preload, 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height, 130 mm of front suspension travel, 263 kg (580 lb).

Model years covered: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Moto Guzzi.

2006–2012 Moto Guzzi California 1100 Vintage
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Moto Guzzi California 1100

2006–2012 · cruiser · 1064 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear suspension travel89 mm (3.5 in)
Fork diameter45 mm (1.8 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire110/90-18
Rear tire140/70-17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1560 mm (61.4 in)
Trail116 mm (4.6 in)
Seat height780 mm (30.7 in)
Weight263 kg (580 lb) dry
Front brakeDual disc, 4-piston Brembo caliper
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper

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