Moto Guzzi California Aquila Nera

Make Model	Moto Guzzi California Aquila Nera - Black Eagle
Year	2010 - 11
Engine	Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity	1064 cc / 64.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	92 x 80 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	9.8:1
Lubrication	Forced lobes, with geared pump and pressure regulator
Exhaust	2 into 2 exhaust; three-way catalyzer with Lambda sensor (Euro 3)
Induction	Magneti Marelli IAW alfa-n system Multipoint phased sequential fuel; 2 nozzle holders of 40 mm with injectors Weber IW 031
Ignition	Magneti Marelli IAW 15RC electronic digital ignition with inductive spark
Starting	Electric
Max Power	55 kW / 74 hp @ 6400 rpm
Max Torque	88 Nm / 64.9 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Clutch	Single disc, dry, with mechanical control
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Gear Ratio	1st 14/28 = 1 : 2 2st 18/25 = 1 : 1,389 3rd 21/22 = 1 : 1,048 4th 23/20 = 1 : 0,870 5th 28/21 = 1 : 0,750
Frame	Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel
Front Suspension	45mm Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, adjustable separately
Front Wheel Travel	140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear Suspension	swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers, exstension adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel	96 mm / 3.8 in
Front Brakes	2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre	110/90 VB18
Rear Tyre	150/70-VB17
Rake	29.0°
Trail	116 mm / 4.6 in
Dimensions	Height 1389 mm / 54.7 in Length 2362 mm / 93.0 in Width 813 mm / 32.0 in
Wheelbase	1560 mm / 61.4 in
Seat Height	780 mm / 30.7 in
Ground Clearance	190 mm / 7.5 in
Dry Weight	250.8 kg / 553.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity	19 Litres / 5.0 US gal

The Moto Guzzi California Black Eagle edition has been announced for the 2010 model year. This new Cali has a matte black paint scheme, named Aquila Nera, and shares some formerly unique features of the California Vintage.

The often debated retro style tail light from the Vintage now also comes on the Black Eagle edition. there is plenty of chrome on the Black Eagle edition California. It creates a strong contrast against the Aquila Nera black paint. While most matte black motorcycles tend to have several blacked-out or muted features, this one has polished aluminum and chrome all over. Borrowing again from the Vintage, the all black seat is wide and comfortable for most, and has a tubular chrome grab bar that wraps around the rear of it. It’s actually not very functional as a passenger grab bar, but is more for style as a tamed version of what came on the older Guzzis.

The 1064cc fuel injected, pushrod v-twin with a 5 speed gearbox are retained from the previous California models. This is a good thing, especially for proven reliability and durability. It’s quite nice not to have to wonder about how the engine or transmission will hold up over time.

The fenders are not from the Vintage, which some folks might be happy about, and are painted in the same Aquila Nero matte finish to match the tank and side covers. There are some painted components that a have the traditional gloss black finish. This including the frame, the fork brace, fork clamps, and swingarm.