Indian Sport Chief RT (2025) vs Moto Guzzi V1000 California II (1981-83)
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| Make: | Indian | Moto Guzzi |
| Model: | Sport Chief RT | V1000 California II |
| Years: | 2025 | 1981-83 |
| Engine: | Thunderstroke 116 | Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1890 cc / 116 cu-in | 948.8 cc / 57.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 103.2 x 113 mm | 88 x 78 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air-cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic Fuel Injection System Closed loop fuel injection / 54 mm bore | 2x 30mm Dellorto VHB 30 Carburation Main Jet 125 Carburation Idle Jet 50 Fuel Minimum Octane Rating 97 Pilot Screw Setting 1.5 |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Clutch: | Wet, Multi-Plate | Twin plat dry type |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm KYB? Inverted Telescopic Fork | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual Fox? Piggyback Shocks | Dual Koni shocks 5-way preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320 mm Brembo semi-floating discs, 4 piston caliper | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 298 mm semi-floating disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/60B19 61H | 110/90 V18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/65 B16 81H | 120/90 V18 |
| Dry Weight: | 314 kg / 691 lbs | 250 kg / 555 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15.1 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 25 Litres / 6.6 US gal |