Moto Guzzi California Touring vs Bmw R 1200 Rt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi California Touring vs Bmw R 1200 Rt. 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 R 1200 Rt: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 279 kg (wet/curb weight, 2014+ model with full fuel) weight, top speed 200 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 Touring
Bmw R 1200 Rt
Horsepower (hp)
96 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
190 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
279 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
96 hp @ 6,500 rpm
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
120 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
190 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
279 kg (wet/curb weight, 2014+ model with full fuel)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average for 1400cc variant
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, real-world average for 2014+ model)
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 R 1200 Rt
8.5/10
"The definitive used sport-tourer if you can afford the upkeep."
Pros
+Bulletproof shaft drive reliability
+Incredible all-day comfort
+Excellent wind protection
Cons
−Expensive service intervals
−Heavy at low speeds
−Outdated infotainment pre-2019
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