Yamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven 1100 vs Moto Guzzi California Touring (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 Touring. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven 1100Moto Guzzi California Touring
Model year20112007
Price
Engine1063 cc1064 cc
Horsepower60 hp48 hp
Torque82 Nm94 Nm
Weight262 kg259 kg
Seat height27 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Bremo
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. bremo
Tires110/90-M18 / 170/80-M15 110/90-VB18 / 150/70-VB17

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

Picking between the Yamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven 1100 and the Moto Guzzi California Touring 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 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: