Kawasaki Voyager 1700 vs Moto Guzzi California 1400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Voyager 1700 vs Moto Guzzi California 1400. Kawasaki Voyager 1700: 74 hp @ 4,800 rpm hp, 393 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated, limited by touring ergonomics and gearing), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Moto Guzzi California 1400: 96 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 316 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 190 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Voyager 1700
Moto Guzzi California 1400
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
96 hp
Torque (Nm)
133 Nm
120 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
190 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
393 kg
316 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
74 hp @ 4,800 rpm
96 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
133 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
120 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated, limited by touring ergonomics and gearing)
190 km/h
Weight
393 kg (wet/curb weight)
316 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Voyager 1700
7.8/10
"A seriously capable tourer that smart riders buy instead of the hype."
Pros
+Strong, torquey 1700cc engine
+Smooth shaft drive reliability
+Excellent wind protection fairing
Cons
−Expensive oddball tire sizes
−Infotainment reliability concerns
−Heavy, unwieldy at low speed
Moto Guzzi California 1400
7.8/10
"Italian character and torque few cruisers can match, if supported properly."
Pros
+Thunderous, characterful V-twin torque
+Shaft drive, zero chain hassle
+Stunning visual presence everywhere
Cons
−Thin dealer and parts network
−Thirsty around 35-40mpg
−Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
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