MOTO GUZZI California II Owner's Manual page 8

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Gearbox
Secondary drive
Frame
Suspension
Wheels
5 speeds, frontal engagement, constant mesh
gears. Gush drive incorporated.
Pedal operated on the LIH side of the motorcycle.
Gear ratios:
Low gear
=
1 to 2 (Z
=
14/28)
2nd gear 1 to 1 .388 (Z
=
18/25)
3rd gear
=
1 to 1.047 (Z
=
21/22)
4th gear
=
1 to 0.869 (Z
=
23/20)
High gear = 1 to 0.750 (Z
=
28/21)
By cardan shaft, bevel gear set.
Ratio: 4.714 to 1 (Z
7/33)
Overall gear ratios (Engine-wheel):
Low gear
=
1 to 11.643
2nd gear 1 to 8.080
3rd gear 1 to 6.095
4th gear 1 to 5.059
High gear 1 to 4.366
Duplex cradle, tubular structure.
Front: telescopic fork «MOTa GUZZI make~~ (pa-
tented) with oil pneumatic shock absorbers.
Rear: swinging fork and rear dampers with adju-
stable external springs concentric to the oil pneu-
matic shock absorbers.
Front and rear in light alloy casting with WM 3/2.15
- 18" GP 2 rims.