Moto Guzzi California Touring vs Harley-davidson Street Glide
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi California Touring vs Harley-davidson Street Glide. 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. Harley-davidson Street Glide: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 368 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi California Touring
Harley-davidson Street Glide
Horsepower (hp)
96 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
155 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
190 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
368 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
96 hp @ 6,500 rpm
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
120 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
155 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
190 km/h
177 km/h
Weight
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
368 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) — estimated 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
Harley-davidson Street Glide
8.0/10
"The definitive American touring motorcycle, warts and all."
Pros
+Exceptional long-distance wind protection
+Milwaukee-Eight torque is addictive
+Rock-solid resale value
Cons
−Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
−BOOM! Box screens fail expensively
−Fuel economy rarely exceeds 40mpg
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