Comparison of Honda XL1000V Varadero 2013 and Moto Guzzi California Vintage 2011 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Moto Guzzi California Vintage 2011 × |  Honda XL1000V Varadero 2013 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2013 |
| Make | Moto Guzzi | Honda |
| Model | Moto Guzzi California Vintage | Honda XL1000V Varadero |
| Category | Classic | Super motard |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Magneti Marelli IAW alfa-n system Multipoint phased sequential fuel; 2 throttle bodies of 40 mm with injectors Weber IW 031 | Injection. PGM-FI |
| Engine details | 2 overhead valves moved by light alloy push–rod sand rocker arm with mechanical tappets | 90° V-twin |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,064 | 996 |
| Power (kw) | 52.9 | 67.5 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 94 | 98 |
| Bore (mm) | 92 | 98 |
| Stroke (mm) | 80 | 66 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | Primary drive by helical gears, ratio 17/21 = 1: 1.235. Secondary drive: shaft ratio 8/33 = 1:4.125 | O-ring sealed chain |
| Ignition | Magneti Marelli IAW 15RC electronic digital ignition with inductive spark | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance |
| Clutch | Dual disc, dry | - |
| Lubrication system | Forced lobes, with geared pump and pressure regulator | - |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Exhaust system | Steel, 2 tubes connected to an expansion room, that is connected to 2 steel mufflers; three-way catalyzer with Lambda sensor (Euro 3) | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, 45 mm, adjustable separately | 43mm telescopic fork, 155mm axle travel |
| Rear suspension | Swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers | Pro-Link damper with 40-step spring preload (*and stepless rebound damping) adjustment, 145mm axle travel |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Brembo Serie Oro stainless steel floating disc, 4 piston calipers | Double disc. ABS. Combined 3-piston callipers and sintered metal pads . |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo stainless steel floating disc, 2 piston calipers | Single disc. ABS. Combined 3-piston callipers and sintered metal pads. |
| Diameter (mm) | 282 | 256 |
| Frame type | Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel | - |
| Front tyre | 110/90-VB18 | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-VB17 | 150/70-R17 |
| Wheels | Behr spoked steel rims | Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 96 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 116 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,560 | 1,560 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 263 | 244 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2011 | 0.2764 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,390 | 1,465 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,380 | 2,300 |
| Seat height (mm) | 780 | 838 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 190 | 181 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 19 | 25 |
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