Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013 vs. Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Overview - Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013 vs Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013 compared to Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013

Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	104 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.2 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	96 HP	Engine power	129 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	120 Nm	Torque	126 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	12
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Dual ignition	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Prop shaft
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,380 ccm	Displacement	1,237 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,445 mm	Length	2,285 mm
Height	Height	1,460 mm	Height	1,335 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,685 mm	Wheelbase	1,595 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	740 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013

As modern, good and yet still pleasantly traditional as the technology within the new California 1400 Touring is, the real killer argument when first getting to know it is nevertheless the impressive appearance of the big Guzzi. It looks heavy, no question, but not annoyingly so.

Current technology

electronics included

comfortable seating position

solid construction

efficient wind protection

tight braking system

ABS

successful appearance.

Clacking engagement of gears

adjusting neutral promotes patience

high weight

poor chassis.