V 1000 California III

1989 Moto Guzzi V 1000 California III Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Moto Guzzi's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1989 Moto Guzzi V 1000 California III 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 6,500 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 III measures 290 kg (639 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.33 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 164 km/h (102 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Moto Guzzi archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1987 to 1990, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.