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1994

California 1100 Injection

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52 /100 Balanced
Power/Weight
0.31 hp/kg
Torque
91 Nm
Engine
1064 ccm

1994 Moto Guzzi California 1100 Injection Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Moto Guzzi's motorcycle lineup, the 1994 Moto Guzzi California 1100 Injection utilizes a 1064 cc (64.9 cu in) v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 75 HP (54.7 kW) at 6,400 rpm while maximum torque reaches 91.2 Nm (67.3 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 70.5 HP per liter and a 1,400 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (6,400 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the California 1100 Injection measures 245 kg (540 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.31 HP/kg (3.27 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 720 mm (28.3 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops. The 22.5-liter (5.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1994 to 1995, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
70.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.31 HP/kg (3.27 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–6,400 rpm
Standover Height
720 mm (28.3 in)
Engine
Displacement 1064.0 ccm (64.93 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details V2, four-stroke
Power 75.0 HP (54.7 kW)) @ 6400 RPM
Torque 91.2 Nm (9.3 kgf-m or 67.3 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Valves/Cylinder 2
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Dual disc
Rear Brakes Single disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 245.0 kg (540.1 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.3061 HP/kg
Seat Height 720 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Fuel Capacity 22.50 litres (5.94 US gallons)
Reserve Fuel 3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons)
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