Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2012 vs. Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2012

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013

Overview - Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2012 vs Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2012

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013

Technical Specifications Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2012 compared to Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2012

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2012

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	103.8 mm	Bore	104 mm
Stroke	Stroke	94.3 mm	Stroke	81.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	98 HP	Engine power	96 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,200 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	156 Nm	Torque	120 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,950 rpm	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.7	Compression Ratio	10.5
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	1,699 ccm	Displacement	1,380 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Brand	Brand	Nissin	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	200 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,340 mm	Length	2,445 mm
Height	Height	1,120 mm	Height	1,460 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,615 mm	Wheelbase	1,685 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	700 mm	Seat Height	740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring

Price Triumph Thunderbird Storm

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Overview - Triumph Thunderbird Storm 2012 vs Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013