Comparison of BMW R 1200 C Montauk 2004 and Moto Guzzi California Black Eagle [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW R 1200 C Montauk 2004 × |  Moto Guzzi California Black Eagle × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2004 | 2012 |
| Make | BMW | Moto Guzzi |
| Model | BMW R 1200 C Montauk | Moto Guzzi California Black Eagle |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Classic |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. Magneti Marelli IAW alfa-n system Multipoint phased sequential fuel; 2 throttle bodies of 40 mm with injectors Weber IW 031 |
| Engine details | - | 90° V-Twin. 2 overhead valves moved by light alloy push–rod sand rocker arm with mechanical tappets |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,170 | 1,064 |
| Power (kw) | 44.5 | 53.6 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 98 | 94 |
| Bore (mm) | 101 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 73 | - |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Emission details | - | Three-way catalyzer with Lambda sensor |
| Driveline | - | 5 speed, costant mesh gears with built-in cush drive |
| Ignition | - | Magneti Marelli IAW 15RC electronic digital ignition with inductive spark |
| Clutch | - | Dual disc, dry |
| Lubrication system | - | Forced lobes, with geared pump and pressure regulator |
| Compression | 10.0:1 | - |
| Exhaust system | - | Steel, 2 tubes connected to an expansion room, that is connected to 2 steel mufflers; |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central strut | Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, 45 mm, adjustable separately |
| Rear suspension | Die-cast steel single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever; WAD strut (travel-related damping) | Swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Brembo stainless steel floating disc, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Brembo stainless steel floating disc, 2 piston calipers |
| Diameter (mm) | 285 | 282 |
| Frame type | Three-section composite frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine. | Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel |
| Front tyre | 150/80-VR16 | 110/90-VB18 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-VR15 | 140/70-VB17 |
| Wheels | - | Behr spoked steel rims |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 144 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 100 | 96 |
| Trail (mm) | - | 116 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 29 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,641 | 1,560 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 245 | 251 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1816 | 0.2135 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,340 | 1,390 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,370 | 2,380 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,120 | 1,150 |
| Seat height (mm) | 790 | 780 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 190 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 168 | - |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.5 | 19 |
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