Jawa 350 Californian vs Moto Guzzi V 35 II (1986)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Jawa 350 Californianstacks up against the Moto Guzzi V 35 II. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecJawa 350 CalifornianMoto Guzzi V 35 II
Model year19731986
Price
Engine343 cc346 cc
Horsepower26 hp27 hp
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires3.25-18 / 3.50-18 90/90-18 / 100/90-18

Jawa 350 Californian vs Moto Guzzi V 35 II — which should you buy?

Picking between the Jawa 350 Californian and the Moto Guzzi V 35 II usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Jawa 350 Californian brings 26 hp, while the Moto Guzzi V 35 II counters with 27 hp.

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: