Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Classic vs Moto Guzzi California Touring (1400)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Classicstacks up against the Moto Guzzi California Touring. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide ClassicMoto Guzzi California Touring
Model year19952007
Price
Engine1338 cc1064 cc
Horsepower60 hp48 hp
Torque94 Nm94 Nm
Weight336 kg259 kg
Seat height28 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. Bremo
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. bremo
Tires110/90-VB18 / 150/70-VB17

Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Classic vs Moto Guzzi California Touring — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Classic and the Moto Guzzi California Touring usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Classic brings 60 hp in a 336 kg package, while the Moto Guzzi California Touring counters with 48 hp at 259 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: