Moto Guzzi California 1400 vs Honda Ctx1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi California 1400 vs Honda Ctx1300. 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. Honda Ctx1300: 102 hp @ 6,700 rpm hp, 318 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; Honda did not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi California 1400
Honda Ctx1300
Horsepower (hp)
96 hp
102 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
130 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
190 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
316 kg
318 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
96 hp @ 6,500 rpm
102 hp @ 6,700 rpm
Torque
120 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
130 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Top Speed
190 km/h
200 km/h (estimated; Honda did not officially publish a top speed figure)
Weight
316 kg (wet/curb weight)
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Ctx1300
7.5/10
"A flawed but deeply capable tourer that rewards patient, urban-savvy riders."
Pros
+DCT gearbox works brilliantly
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Surprisingly strong engine pull
Cons
−Genuinely heavy at speed
−Polarising, awkward styling
−Parts increasingly hard sourcing
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