Moto Guzzi California Touring vs Moto Guzzi Norge 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi California Touring vs Moto Guzzi Norge 1200. 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. Moto Guzzi Norge 1200: 105 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 259 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi California Touring
Moto Guzzi Norge 1200
Horsepower (hp)
96 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
107 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
190 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
259 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
96 hp @ 6,500 rpm
105 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
120 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
107 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
190 km/h
210 km/h
Weight
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
259 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 (approximately 15.4 km/L, 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
Moto Guzzi Norge 1200
7.8/10
"Brilliant underdog tourer for riders valuing character over convenience."
Pros
+Massive torque, effortless cruising
+Shaft drive, zero chain fuss
+Surprisingly comfortable long-distance
Cons
−Bevel gear seal leaks
−Parts availability can suffer
−Dated electronics and infotainment
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