Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2017 vs. Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber 2017

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2017

Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber 2017

Overview - Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2017 vs Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber 2017

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2017

Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber 2017

Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2017 compared to Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber 2017

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2017

Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber 2017

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2017

Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	104 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.2 mm	Stroke	77 mm
Engine power	Engine power	96 HP	Engine power	55 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	120 Nm	Torque	62 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	10.5
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Dual ignition	Ignition	Digital
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	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,380 ccm	Displacement	853 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

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	65 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,445 mm	Length	2,134 mm
Height	Height	1,181 mm	Height	1,110 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,685 mm	Wheelbase	1,480 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	740 mm	Seat Height	775 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace 2017

The Moto Guzzi Audace doesn't really need traction control, selectable engine mappings or cruise control, because it's all about one thing: a powerful performance. But its powerful body also has enough room for modern electronic gadgets, which are undoubtedly also justified and useful in a power cruiser. The bike can be ridden in a sporty manner, the lean angle is acceptable, the brakes are up to the masses and the powerful engine has enough power to push the almost 320 kg plus rider forward. Big bike made in Italy.

impressive, wicked look

thick, iconic engine

rich torque

Weak standard sound

uncomfortable seating position in the long run

stylistically inappropriate instruments

Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber 2017

The V9 Bobber is an absolutely authentic model - both as a Moto Guzzi and as a bobber. The typical longitudinally mounted V2 engine with its cylinders projecting upwards at an angle is proudly displayed and dominates the minimalist lines that should characterise a bobber. The small and wide front wheel is particularly successful, both visually and in tighter bends. With its 55 hp, the engine does not stand out too much from the V7 series, but thanks to the low weight of only 200 kilos, nothing stands in the way of a brisk ride. The seating position also corresponds to the bobber style - sporty and upright, you can enjoy the ride on the noble and therefore not so expensive machine.

Cool look

cultivated engine

authentic appearance

brakes with good control and inconspicuous ABS

traction control

comparatively inexpensive

decent lean angle clearance

low-maintenance cardan drive

the engine could be a little stronger