Moto Guzzi California Touring vs Honda Cbf1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi California Touring vs Honda Cbf1000. 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. Honda Cbf1000: 98 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi California Touring
Honda Cbf1000
Horsepower (hp)
96 hp
98 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
190 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
256 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
96 hp @ 6,500 rpm
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
120 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
190 km/h
225 km/h
Weight
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average for 1400cc variant
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L)
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
Honda Cbf1000
7.5/10
"The sensible touring choice that quietly outperforms its boring reputation."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Exhaust headers rust badly
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Uninspiring, anonymous styling
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