Moto Guzzi California Classic vs Moto Guzzi California Titanium (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi California ClassicMoto Guzzi California Titanium
Model year20112006
Price$13,070$11,690
Engine1064 cc1064 cc
Horsepower74 hp74 hp
Torque88 Nm95 Nm
Weight256 kg251 kg
Seat height31 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Two Brembo Oro series stainless steel flooating discs, with 4 piston calipersSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo stainless steel fixed disc, with 2 piston calipersDouble disc
Tires110/90-VB18 / 150/70-VB17 110/90-VB18 / 140/80-VB17

Moto Guzzi California Classic vs Moto Guzzi California Titanium — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi California Classic and the Moto Guzzi California Titanium usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi California Classic brings 74 hp in a 256 kg package, while the Moto Guzzi California Titanium counters with 74 hp at 251 kg. On price, the Moto Guzzi California Titanium 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: