Moto Guzzi California Touring vs Bmw K 1600 Gtl
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi California Touring vs Bmw K 1600 Gtl. 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. Bmw K 1600 Gtl: 160 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 348 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi California Touring
Bmw K 1600 Gtl
Horsepower (hp)
96 hp
160 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
175 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
190 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
348 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
96 hp @ 6,500 rpm
160 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
120 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
190 km/h
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
348 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average for 1400cc variant
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, 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
Bmw K 1600 Gtl
8.5/10
"The finest touring bike money can buy, if you can afford upkeep."
Pros
+Silky inline-six engine
+Premium electronics actually work
+Exceptional long-haul comfort
Cons
−Genuinely punishing service costs
−Heavy, unforgiving when dropped
−Used prices stay stubbornly high
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