| Attribute | Moto Guzzi California Vintage 2006 × | Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 1979 |
| Make | Moto Guzzi | Kawasaki |
| Model | Moto Guzzi California Vintage | Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | - | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,064 | 1,015 |
| Power (kw) | - | 62.8 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Torque (Nm) | 94 | 83.3 |
| Bore (mm) | 92 | 70 |
| Stroke (mm) | 80 | 66 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Magneti Marelli IAW 15RC electronic digital ignition with inductive spark | - |
| Clutch | Dual disc dry with mechanical control | - |
| Lubrication system | Forced lobes, with geared pump and pressure regulator | - |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| 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 | ||
| Frame type | Detachable tubular duplex cradle in special high-strengh steel | - |
| Front tyre | 110/90-VB18 | ML90-19 LRB |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-VB17 | MT90-16T LRB |
| Trail (mm) | 116 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,560 | 1,505 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 263 | 241 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.2606 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,390 | 1,180 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,380 | 2,220 |
| Overall width (mm) | 815 | 830 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 155 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | - | 13.6 |