Honda GL1500C / F6C Valkyrie (1997) vs Moto Guzzi California Eldorado (2017) vs Benelli BN 600i / TNT 600i (2013-14)
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| Make: | Honda | Moto Guzzi | Benelli |
| Model: | GL1500C / F6C Valkyrie | California Eldorado | BN 600i / TNT 600i |
| Years: | 1997 | 2017 | 2013-14 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, Opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 90° V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1520 cc / 92.8 cub in. | 1380 cc / 84.2 cu-in | 600 cc / 36.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 71 x 64 mm | 104 x 81.2 mm | 65 x 45,2 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air and oil cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power: | 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 6000 rpm | 71 kW / 96 hp @ 6500 rpm | 60 kW / 82 hp @ 11500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 130 Nm / 13.26 kgf-m / 95.9 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 120 Nm / 12.1 kgf-m / 89 ft/lb @ 2750 rpm | 52 Nm / 5,3 kgf-m / 38.4 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 speed with final overdrive | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft | Chain |
| Frame: | Steel diamond | Steel tubing, closed double cradle with elastic kinematic engine mounting system to isolate vibrations. | Decomposable frame, front steel trestle, rear aluminium alloy casting |
| Front Suspension: | 45mm Showa forks | Standard fork, Ø45 mm, with radial caliper mounting bracket | 50 mm Ø Upside-down forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in. | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa dual shock, 5-position preload adjustability | Swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable extension and spring preload with remote tank | Rear swing arm in aluminum alloy, rear shock absorber with extension hydraulic and spring preload adjustment |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in. | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 123 mm / 4.8 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 296 mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x Ø320 mm stainless steel floating discs, Brembo radial calipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons | 2 x 320mm Ø discs, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single Ø282 mm stainless steel fixed disc, Brembo floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons | Single 240mm Ø disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 150/80-17 | 130/90 R16 | 120/70-ZR17 58W |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70-16 | 180/65 R16 | 180/55-ZR17 73W |
| Wheelbase: | 1690 mm / 66.5 in. | 1685 mm / 66.3 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 730 mm / 28.7 in | 740 mm / 29.1 in (Optimal 720 mm / 28.3 in) | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 20.5 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |