Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom vs Headbanger Hollister (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi California 1400 Customstacks up against the Headbanger Hollister. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi California 1400 CustomHeadbanger Hollister
Model year20172014
Price$15,490$24,677
Engine1380 cc1442 cc
Horsepower95 hp
Torque120 Nm
Weight235 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity5.4 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Stainless steel floating discs, 4-piston Brembo radial calipers Single disc. Beringer 4-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Stainless steel fixed disc, 2-piston Brembo floating caliper .Single disc. Beringer 4-piston calipers
Tires130/70-R18 / 200/60-R16 150/80-16 / 200/60-16

Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom vs Headbanger Hollister — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom and the Headbanger Hollister usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom brings 95 hp, while the Headbanger Hollister counters with its own power figure at 235 kg. On price, the Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom has the lower MSRP.

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: