| Attribute | Honda XL1000V Varadero 2007 × | Moto Guzzi California Vintage 2006 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2007 | 2006 |
| Make | Honda | Moto Guzzi |
| Model | Honda XL1000V Varadero | Moto Guzzi California Vintage |
| Category | Sport | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 8 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 996 | 1,064 |
| Power (kw) | 67.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Torque (Nm) | 98 | 94 |
| Bore (mm) | 98 | 92 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 80 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic | Magneti Marelli IAW 15RC electronic digital ignition with inductive spark |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate with coil springs | Dual disc dry with mechanical control |
| 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 | telescopic fork | - |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link damper with 40-step spring preload (*and stepless rebound damping) adjustment | - |
| Front brakes | Double disc. 296 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with Combined 3-piston callipers (*ABS) and sintered metal pads | - |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 256 x 5mm hydraulic disc with Combined 3-piston calliper (*ABS) and sintered metal pads | - |
| Frame type | - | Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel |
| Front tyre | 110/80-19 | 110/90-VB18 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-17 | 140/70-VB17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 155 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 145 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 110 | 116 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 29 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,560 | 1,560 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 238 | 263 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2836 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,465 | 1,390 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,300 | 2,380 |
| Overall width (mm) | 930 | 815 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 25 | - |