Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace Carbon 2020 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace Carbon 2020

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace Carbon 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

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Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace Carbon 2020 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace Carbon 2020
Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeV
BoreBore104 mmBore105 mm
StrokeStroke81.2 mmStroke72.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power96 HPEngine power122 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power6,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque2,750 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.5 Compression Ratio12
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,380 ccmDisplacement1,252 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter45 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel110 mmTravel92 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel120 mmTravel51 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter282 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width160 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width200 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,445 mmLength2,265 mm
WidthWidth920 mmWidth843 mm
HeightHeight1,145 mmHeight1,089 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,695 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height740 mmSeat Height755 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)299 kgDry Weight (with ABS)221 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20.5 lFuel Tank Capacity11.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace Carbon 2020

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace Carbon 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

The Sportster S returns to the tradition of this model series - yes, it really used to be about sport! That's why the latest American creation, with its 122 hp and 125 Nm of torque, doesn't want to be a cruiser, but instead is almost classless in its pursuit of customers. What is on offer is a wonderful poser bike that is surprisingly easy to ride. The single-disc brake at the front works well and the fat 160 front tyre steers better than you would expect. Only the hard suspension makes the rider suffer on longer distances - which of course doesn't matter at all in front of the ice cream parlour. Electronics and safety are top-notch, which mitigates the tidy price for true fans.

Powerful, refined engine

brakes very good for a single-disc system

full electronics package with cornering ABS and lean angle-dependent traction control

Chassis really hard

turn-in behaviour somewhat unwilling due to wide front tyre

Price Comparison Average Market Price Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace Carbon vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

Price Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace Carbon

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

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