California III Injection

1991 Moto Guzzi California III Injection Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Moto Guzzi's motorcycle lineup, the 1991 Moto Guzzi California III Injection relies on a 948 cc (57.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 71 HP (51.8 kW) at 6,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 74.9 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 California III Injection measures 290 kg (639 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.08 kg per horsepower). The 26-liter (6.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 172 km/h (107 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1991 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.