Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2016 vs. BMW K 1600 GT 2022

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2016

BMW K 1600 GT 2022

Overview - Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2016 vs BMW K 1600 GT 2022

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2016

BMW K 1600 GT 2022

Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2016 compared to BMW K 1600 GT 2022

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2016

BMW K 1600 GT 2022

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2016

BMW K 1600 GT 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	104 mm	Bore	72 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.2 mm	Stroke	67.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	96 HP	Engine power	160.5 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	120 Nm	Torque	180 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	12.2
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,380 ccm	Displacement	1,649 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	65 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,445 mm	Length	2,324 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,685 mm	Wheelbase	1,618 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	740 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW K 1600 GT 2022

The BMW 6-cylinder glides over the road in 2022 with a lot of elegance and a lot of equipment. This time, the new headlight technology was outstanding. The engine tuning and the new ESA chassis are also well done this time. Surprisingly, the wind protection is not perfect and perfectionists will miss an adaptive cruise control. The sovereign 6-cylinder is in the form of its life in the current model year. One enjoys the engine in every situation. The K 1600 GT is a magnificently dimensioned sports tourer that offers a practical balance between comfort and agility.

GT still passes for a sports tourer - surprisingly good performance

Smooth engine

Great engine response

Motorcycle generally accessible and easy to use despite its imposing appearance

Good headlight technology

Great display - always easy to read

Comprehensive integration of smartphone into vehicle

Map navigation via BMW Connected App

Good balance between stability and handling

Neutral ride

Good brakes and stable chassis.

Connection from mobile phone to vehicle works well in most cases - but when it hangs up it gets annoying