Comparison of Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom 2017 and Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star 2012 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom 2017 × |  Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2017 | 2012 |
| Make | Moto Guzzi | Yamaha |
| Model | Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom | Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Engine details | 90° V-twin | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,380 | 1,304 |
| Power (kw) | 69.3 | 52.4 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 120 | 106 |
| Bore (mm) | - | 100 |
| Stroke (mm) | - | 83 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Driveline | Double cardan joint and fixed bevel gear seat | Constant Mesh, 5-speed |
| Ignition | Ride by Wire with integral management of 3 engine maps | TCI |
| Clutch | Single-disc with integrated anti-vibration buffer | Multiple-disc coil spring, Wet |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel, 2-into-2; three-way catalytic converter | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 46mm telescopic fork | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks adjustable spring preload | Swingarm |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Stainless steel floating discs, 4-piston Brembo radial calipers | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Stainless steel fixed disc, 2-piston Brembo floating caliper . | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 282 | 298 |
| Frame type | Steel tubing, closed double cradle with elastic-kinematic engine mounting system to isolate vibrations. | Double cradle |
| Front tyre | 130/70-R18 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 200/60-R16 | 170/70-B16 |
| Wheels | Aluminium alloy | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 135 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 110 | 110 |
| Trail (mm) | - | 145 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 32 | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Instruments | - | Analogue speedometer and warning lights. |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,685 | 1,690 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 303 | 303 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,445 | 2,490 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,030 | 980 |
| Seat height (mm) | 740 | 715 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 165 | 145 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 5 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.5 | 18.5 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 3.7 |
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