Moto Guzzi V 1000G5 California (1980-) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLHRC/I Road King Classic (1999-00) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson Dyna Fat Bob (2016-17) vs Ducati 50 SL / 50 SL/1 / 50 SL/1A / 50 SL2A (1966-68) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLSTSE Softail Convertible CVO (2010)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Moto Guzzi	Harley-Davidson	Harley-Davidson	Ducati	Harley-Davidson
Model:	V 1000G5 California	Harley Davidson FLHRC/I Road King Classic	Harley Davidson Dyna Fat Bob	50 SL / 50 SL/1 / 50 SL/1A / 50 SL2A	Harley Davidson FLSTSE Softail Convertible CVO
Years:	1980-	1999-00	2016-17	1966-68	2010
Engine:	Four stroke, 90°V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 4 valve per cylinder.	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, Twin Cam 88® vibration isolation-mounted Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder	Four stroke, V-Twin, Twin Cam 103™ with integrated oil cooler	Two-stroke, single cylinder, piston port	Four stroke, Twin Cam 110™ Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Capacity:	949 cc / 57.9 cu-in	1449 cc / 88.4 cu-in	1690 cc / 103 cu. in	49.7 cc / 3.0cu in	1802 cc / 110 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	88 x 78 mm	95.3 x 101.6 mm	98.4 x 111.1 mm	38.8 x 42 mm	101.6 x 111.25 mm
Cooling System:	Air cooled	Air cooled	Air cooled	Air cooled	Air cooled
Compression Ratio:	9.2:1	8.9:1	9.6:1	9.5:1 or 11:1	9.6:1
Induction:	2x Dell'Orto VHB30 CD/CS carburetors	Carburetion 40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump ESPFI 38 mm throttle bore electronic sequential port fuel injection	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Dell'Orto SHA 14/12 carburetor	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Ignition:	Battery & coil	Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition	Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition	6V 18W flywheel magneto, 16-18	Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Kick	Electric
Transmission:	5 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	four Speed	6 Speed
Final Drive:	Shaft	Belt	Belt	Chain	Belt
Frame:	Duplex cradle, disassemblable	Mild steel, rectangular section backbone w/ twin down-tubes Swing Arm Conventional, rectangular	Mild steel, tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast and forged junctions, forged fender supports; MIG welded	Tubular steel, dual cradle	Mild steel, tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; MIG welded; color-matched to vehicle
Front Suspension:	Telescopic forks	Telescopic	49 mm with polished aluminum fork triple clamp and dual-rate springs,	Telescopic fork	41.3 mm telescopic, chrome "beer can" covers
Rear Suspension:	Swinging fork	Air-adjustable	Coil over shock	Swingarm, twin shocks	Swingarm Mild steel tube sections, forged junctions; MIG welded; color-matched to vehicle rear shocks Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over
Front Brakes:	2x 300mm discs	2x 292mm discs 4 piston calipers	Single 300mm disc, 4 piston fixed caliper	Drum, 105 mm	Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes:	Single 242mm disc	Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper	Single 292mm disc, 2 piston torque-free floating caliper	Drum, 105 mm	Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	100/90 H18	130/90-16	130/90B16 67	2.25 x 19	130/70R18
Rear Tyre:	110/90 H18	130/90-16	180/70B16 77H	2.25 x 19	200/50R18
Dry Weight:	220 kg / 486 lbs	322 kg / 710.0 lbs	306 kg / 675 lbs	58 kg / 128 lbs	328.41 kg / 724 lbs