Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King (2011) vs Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV (1997-99)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Suzuki | Moto Guzzi |
Model: | GSX 1300 B-King | California 1100 EV |
Years: | 2011 | 1997-99 |
Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder. |
Capacity: | 1340 cc / 81.8 cu-in | 1064 cc / 64.9 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 81 x 65 mm | 92 x 80 mm |
Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
Induction: | Fuel injection . Suzuki SDTV fuel injection system with dual injectors per cylinder and ram air intake with large volume airbox | Magneti Marelli IAW Multipoint phased sequential fuel injection |
Ignition: | Electronic | Magneti Marelli IAW electronic digital ignition |
Starting: | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 132.1 kW / 181.5 hp @ 9500 rpm | 74 hp / 53.9 kW @ 6400 rpm |
Max Torque: | 146 Nm / 14.9 kgf-m / 108 lb-ft @ 7200 rpm | 95 Nm / 70.0 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic operated | Wet, cable operated |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain, RK GB50GSV Z4, 118 links | Shaft |
Frame: | Twin-spar cast aluminum alloy | Steel, Double cradle frame |
Front Suspension: | Inverted telescopic coil springs, spring preload, rebound and compression damping fully adjustable. | Marzocchi 45 mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
Rear Suspension: | Link type, oil damped, coil springs, spring preload, rebound and compression damping fully adjustable. | Swing arm with 2 hydraulic shock absorbers with preload adjustment |
Rear Wheel Travel: | 137 mm / 5.4 in | 89 mm / |
Front Brakes: | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes: | Single 260m disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 282mm disc 2 piston caliper |
Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 110/90-18 |
Rear Tyre: | 200/50 ZR17 | 140/80-17 |
Trail: | 107 mm / 4.2 in | 116 mm / 4.6 in |
Dimensions: | Length 2245 mm / 88.4 in Width 800 mm / 31.5 in | Length 2380 mm / 93.7 in Width 815 mm / 32.0 in Height 1150 mm / 45.2 in |
Wheelbase: | 1525 mm / 60.0 in | 1560 mm / 61.4 in |
Seat Height: | 805 mm / 31.7 in | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
Dry Weight: | 235.0 kg / 518.1 lbs | 251.0 kg / 553.3 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 16.5 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.6 Imp gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |
Standing ¼ Mile: | 10.4 sec | 13.2 sec / 159.8 km/h |
Top Speed: | 252.9 km/h / 157.1 mph | 190.4 km/h |