Triumph Sprint St 1050 vs Moto Guzzi California 1400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Sprint St 1050 vs Moto Guzzi California 1400. Triumph Sprint St 1050: 125 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Moto Guzzi California 1400: 96 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 316 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 190 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Sprint St 1050
Moto Guzzi California 1400
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
96 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
120 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
190 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
316 kg
Type
Sport
Touring
Horsepower
125 hp @ 9,250 rpm
96 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
103 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
120 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
190 km/h
Weight
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
316 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Sprint St 1050
8.5/10
"The best used sport-tourer under five grand, full stop."
Pros
+Triple engine is spectacular
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Sharp, adjustable handling
Cons
−Forks need frequent attention
−Throttle bodies can hunt
−Heavy for city riding
Moto Guzzi California 1400
7.8/10
"Italian character and torque few cruisers can match, if supported properly."
Pros
+Thunderous, characterful V-twin torque
+Shaft drive, zero chain hassle
+Stunning visual presence everywhere
Cons
−Thin dealer and parts network
−Thirsty around 35-40mpg
−Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
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