V 1000 California II

1985 Moto Guzzi V 1000 California II Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Moto Guzzi for the touring motorcycle segment, the 1985 Moto Guzzi V 1000 California II features a 948 cc (57.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 67 HP (48.9 kW) at 6,700 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 70.7 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 V 1000 California II measures 276 kg (608 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.12 kg per horsepower). The 23-liter (6.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 159 km/h (99 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1982 to 1986, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.