Moto Guzzi California Touring vs Yamaha Fjr1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi California Touring vs Yamaha Fjr1300. Moto Guzzi California Touring: 96 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 318 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 190 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Fjr1300: 146 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 289 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi California Touring
Yamaha Fjr1300
Horsepower (hp)
96 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
190 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
96 hp @ 6,500 rpm
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
120 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
190 km/h
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average for 1400cc variant
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi California Touring
7.5/10
"Soul-rich tourer for riders who value character over convenience."
Pros
+Unmatched character and soul
+Excellent long-distance comfort
+Shaft drive, no chain faff
Cons
−Italian electrics cause headaches
−Needs Guzzi-specialist servicing
−Cold-start fueling can stumble
Yamaha Fjr1300
8.8/10
"The benchmark sports tourer that absolutely nothing has made obsolete."
Pros
+Engine pulls endlessly, everywhere
+Shaft drive, zero chain fuss
+AE electronic suspension is superb
Cons
−Shaft splines need regular greasing
−Stock seat brutalises after 200 miles
−Heavy at slow urban speeds
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