Harley-Davidson Sportster S vs Moto Guzzi California: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Harley-Davidson Sportster S (2021-present) and the Moto Guzzi California (2021), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Harley-Davidson Sportster S 121 hp, Moto Guzzi California 96 hp.
- Torque: Harley-Davidson Sportster S 127 Nm, Moto Guzzi California 121 Nm.
- Weight: Harley-Davidson Sportster S 228 kg, Moto Guzzi California 346 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Harley-Davidson Sportster S (2021-present)121 (best)
- Moto Guzzi California (2021)96
Torque Nm
- Harley-Davidson Sportster S (2021-present)127 (best)
- Moto Guzzi California (2021)121
Weight kg
- Harley-Davidson Sportster S (2021-present)228 (best)
- Moto Guzzi California (2021)346
Full specs
| Specification |  2021-present Remove |  2021 · Touring 1400 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Years | 2021-present | 2021 |
| Engine | Revolution Max 1250T V-Twin | 1380.0 ccm (84.21 cubic inches), V2, four-stroke, Transversal 90° V-twin, Injection. Magneti Marelli IAW7SM |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,252 cc | 1,380 cc |
| Power | 121 hp @ 7,500 rpmBest | 96 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 127 Nm @ 6,000 rpmBest | 121 Nm @ 3,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, belt final drive (34/80 ratio), gear primary drive (49/89 ratio), mechanical assist & slip clutch | 6-speed, Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Final drive | belt | shaft |
| Weight | 228 kg (wet)Best | 346 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 765 mm | 740 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 11.8 L | 20.5 LBest |
| Front suspension | 43mm Showa inverted (USD) fork, fully adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping; 3.6 in (92mm) travel | 45 mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Showa linkage-assisted mono-shock, fully adjustable for preload and rebound damping; approx. 2.0 in travel | Swingarm Twin-sided with two extension adjustable shock absorbers, remote spring preload adjust. |
| Brake system | Standard ABS with cornering-enhanced algorithm (C-ABS); dual-channel, non-linked | Not available |
| Front brake | 320mm floating disc, radially mounted 4-piston Brembo caliper | Double disc. Stainless steel floating discs, Brembo radial callipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons., 320 mm |
| Rear brake | 260mm disc, single-piston floating caliper | Single disc. Stainless steel fixed disc, Brembo floating calliper with 2 parallel pistons., 282 mm |
| Front tire | 160/70 R17 73V (Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series) | 130/70-18 |
| Rear tire | 180/70 R16 77V (Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series) | 200/60-16 |
| Quickshifter | No | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 14,999 (United States) | Not available |