Comparison of Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2002 and Moto Guzzi California Vintage 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2002 × |  Moto Guzzi California Vintage 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2002 | 2012 |
| Make | Honda | Moto Guzzi |
| Model | Honda XL 1000 V Varadero | Moto Guzzi California Vintage |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Classic |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | 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) | 996 | 1,064 |
| Power (kw) | 69 | 52.9 |
| Cooling system | - | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 98 | 94 |
| Bore (mm) | 98 | 92 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 80 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Emission details | - | Three-way catalyzer with Lambda sensor (Euro 3) |
| Driveline | - | Primary drive by helical gears, ratio 17/21 = 1: 1.235. Secondary drive: shaft ratio 8/33 = 1:4.125 |
| 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 | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Steel, 2 tubes connected to an expansion room, that is connected to 2 steel mufflers |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Marzocchi hydraulic telescopic fork, 45 mm, adjustable separately |
| Rear suspension | - | Swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Double disc. Brembo Serie Oro stainless steel floating disc, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Brembo stainless steel floating disc, 2 piston calipers |
| Diameter (mm) | 256 | 282 |
| Frame type | - | Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel |
| Front tyre | 110/80-R19 59H | 110/90-VB18 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-R17 69H | 140/70-VB17 |
| Wheels | - | Behr spoked steel rims |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 175 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 155 | 96 |
| Trail (mm) | - | 116 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 29 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,560 | 1,560 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 220 | 263 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3136 | 0.2011 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,460 | 1,390 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,295 | 2,380 |
| Overall width (mm) | 880 | 815 |
| Seat height (mm) | 845 | 780 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 195 | 190 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 25 | 19 |
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