Ducati Monster 659 (2014-15) vs Moto Guzzi V 1000G5 California (1980-)
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| Make: | Ducati | Moto Guzzi |
| Model: | Monster 659 | V 1000G5 California |
| Years: | 2014-15 | 1980- |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, 90°V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 659 cc / 40.2 cu in | 949 cc / 57.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 54.2 mm | 88 x 78 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body | 2x Dell'Orto VHB30 CD/CS carburetors |
| Ignition: | Marelli electronic | Battery & coil |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 38 kW / 51.7 hp @ 8250rpm | 67 hp / 49 kW @ 6700 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 46.5 Nm / 4.8 kgm / 34.3 ft-lb @ 7500 rpm | 64.6 Nm / 47.7 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm |
| Clutch: | APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control | Dry multi plate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 39 | Shaft |
| Frame: | Tubular steel trellis frame | Duplex cradle, disassemblable |
| Front Suspension: | Showa 43mm upside-down fork | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Progressive linkage with preload and rebound adjustable Sachs monoshock | Swinging fork |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 300mm discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 242mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 120/60 ZR17 | 100/90 H18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 ZR17 | 110/90 H18 |
| Dry Weight: | 163 kg / 369 lbs | 220 kg / 486 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 L / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal |