Moto Guzzi California 1400 vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi California 1400 vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt. 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. Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi California 1400
Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
96 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
190 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
316 kg
220 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
96 hp @ 6,500 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
120 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
190 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
316 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L 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
Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
8.5/10
"The sharpest sport-tourer bargain available under ten grand today."
Pros
+CP3 engine utterly addictive
+Semi-active suspension standard
+Excellent electronics package
Cons
−Screen buffeting annoys tall riders
−Quickshifter inconsistent early units
−Pillion comfort merely adequate
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