Yamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven 1100 vs Moto Guzzi California Titanium (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven 1100stacks up against the Moto Guzzi California Titanium. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven 1100Moto Guzzi California Titanium
Model year20112006
Price$11,690
Engine1063 cc1064 cc
Horsepower60 hp74 hp
Torque82 Nm95 Nm
Weight262 kg251 kg
Seat height27 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discDouble disc
Tires110/90-M18 / 170/80-M15 110/90-VB18 / 140/80-VB17

Yamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven 1100 vs Moto Guzzi California Titanium — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven 1100 and the Moto Guzzi California Titanium usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven 1100 brings 60 hp in a 262 kg package, while the Moto Guzzi California Titanium counters with 74 hp at 251 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: