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35/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.12 hp/kg
Torque
12 Nm
Engine
149 ccm
Technical Overview
2015 California Scooter Babydoll Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2015 California Scooter Babydoll custom - cruiser motorcycle, California Scooter pairs a 149 cc (9.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 13.3 HP (9.7 kW) while maximum torque reaches 12.3 Nm (9.1 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 89.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Babydoll measures 109 kg (240 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.2 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 686 mm (27 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,295 mm (51 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.
Specific Output
89.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.12 HP/kg (8.2 kg/HP)
Standover Height
686 mm (27 in)
Engine
Displacement149.0 ccm (9.09 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power13.3 HP (9.7 kW))
Torque12.3 Nm (1.3 kgf-m or 9.1 ft.lbs)
Compression9.6:1
Bore x Stroke62.0 x 49.5 mm (2.4 x 1.9 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionCDI
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel frame with 1” tubing and 1.25” backbone
Front SuspensionTelescopic front suspension
Wheelbase1295 mm (51.0 inches)
Ground Clearance165 mm (6.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight109.0 kg (240.3 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1220 HP/kg
Seat Height686 mm (27.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Transmission
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