California III

1993 Moto Guzzi California III Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Moto Guzzi's motorcycle platform, the 1993 Moto Guzzi California III utilizes a 949 cc (57.9 cu in) v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 65 HP (47.4 kW) at 6,700 rpm while maximum torque reaches 79.4 Nm (58.6 lb-ft) at 3,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 68.5 HP per liter and a 3,500 rpm working window between peak torque (3,200 rpm) and peak power (6,700 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 III measures 250 kg (551 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.85 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance. The 25-liter (6.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1991 to 1994, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.