Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2015 vs. BMW R 18 2021

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2015

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2015

BMW R 18 2021

BMW R 18 2021

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Overview - Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2015 vs BMW R 18 2021

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2015

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2015

BMW R 18 2021

BMW R 18 2021

Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2015 compared to BMW R 18 2021

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2015
BMW R 18 2021
Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2015
Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2015
BMW R 18 2021
BMW R 18 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore104 mmBore107.1 mm
StrokeStroke81.2 mmStroke100 mm
Engine powerEngine power96 HPEngine power91 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power6,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power4,750 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque158 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque2,750 rpmRpm at Torque3,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.5 Compression Ratio9.6
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,380 ccmDisplacement1,802 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width200 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height65 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,445 mmLength2,440 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,685 mmWheelbase1,731 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height740 mmSeat Height690 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20.5 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2015

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2015

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.

BMW R 18 2021

BMW R 18 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring vs BMW R 18

Price Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring

Model year
Current average market prices

Price BMW R 18

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Current average market prices

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