Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013 vs. Indian Scout 2015

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013

Indian Scout 2015

Overview - Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013 vs Indian Scout 2015

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013

Indian Scout 2015

Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013 compared to Indian Scout 2015

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013

Indian Scout 2015

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013

Indian Scout 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Torque	Torque	120 Nm	Torque	97.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,900 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Belt
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	1,130 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,445 mm	Length	2,311 mm
Height	Height	1,460 mm	Height	1,207 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,685 mm	Wheelbase	1,562 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	740 mm	Seat Height	635 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	12.1 l

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.