Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013 vs. Triumph Thunderbird 2014

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013

Triumph Thunderbird 2014

Overview - Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013 vs Triumph Thunderbird 2014

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013

Triumph Thunderbird 2014

Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013 compared to Triumph Thunderbird 2014

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013

Triumph Thunderbird 2014

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring 2013

Triumph Thunderbird 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	104 mm	Bore	103.8 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.2 mm	Stroke	94.3 mm
Engine power	Engine power	96 HP	Engine power	86 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	4,850 rpm
Torque	Torque	120 Nm	Torque	146 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	2,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.5	Compression Ratio	9.7
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,380 ccm	Displacement	1,597 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

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

Triumph Thunderbird 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring

Model year

Average market price

Current average market prices

Price Triumph Thunderbird

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

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