Comparison of BMW K 1200 GT 2008 and Moto Guzzi California Classic 2011 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW K 1200 GT 2008 × |  Moto Guzzi California Classic 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2011 |
| Make | BMW | Moto Guzzi |
| Model | BMW K 1200 GT | Moto Guzzi California Classic |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K) | Injection. Magneti Marelli IAW alfa-n system Multipoint phased sequential injection; |
| Engine details | - | 90° V-Twin. 2 overhead valves moved by light alloy push–rod sand rocker arm with mechanical tappets. |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,157 | 1,064 |
| Power (kw) | 109.6 | 53.8 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.8 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 130 | 88 |
| Bore (mm) | 79 | 92 |
| Stroke (mm) | 59 | 80 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | - | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Emission details | - | Euro 3. |
| Driveline | - | Primary drive: helical gears, ratio 17/21 = 1: 1.235. Secondary drive: shaft drive, ratio 8/33 = 1:4.125 |
| Ignition | - | Magneti Marelli IAW 15RC electronic digital ignition with inductive spark |
| Clutch | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated | Single disc, dry, with mechanical control |
| Lubrication system | - | Forced lobes, with geared pump and pressure regulator |
| Compression | 13.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Steel, 2 tubes connected to an expansion room, that is connected to 2 steel mufflers. Catalyzed with Lambda probe. |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Duolever | Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, 45 mm |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever | Swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS | Double disc. Two Brembo Oro series stainless steel flooating discs, with 4 piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS | Single disc. Brembo stainless steel fixed disc, with 2 piston calipers |
| Diameter (mm) | 294 | 282 |
| Frame type | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine | Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 110/90-VB18 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-17 | 150/70-VB17 |
| Wheels | - | Behr spoked steel rims |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 115 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 96 |
| Trail (mm) | 120 | 116 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29.2 | 29 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,572 | 1,560 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 282 | 276 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 249 | 256 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.4402 | 0.2102 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,318 | 2,380 |
| Overall width (mm) | 965 | 815 |
| Seat height (mm) | 820 | 780 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 190 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 24 | 19 |
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