Moto Guzzi California Touring vs Yamaha Tracer 9
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi California Touring vs Yamaha Tracer 9. 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. Yamaha Tracer 9: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Moto Guzzi California Touring
Yamaha Tracer 9
Horsepower (hp)
96 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
190 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
220 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
96 hp @ 6,500 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
120 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
190 km/h
210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average for 1400cc variant
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 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
Yamaha Tracer 9
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's sport-tourer that embarrasses more expensive alternatives."
Pros
+CP3 triple sounds incredible
+Suspension genuinely adjustable stock
+Strong electronics for money
Cons
−Screen vibrates at speed
−Runs hot in traffic
−Early quickshifter feels rough
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