Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom vs Headbanger Hollister (2017)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi California 1400 Customstacks up against the Headbanger Hollister. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom | Headbanger Hollister |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2017 | 2014 |
| Price | $15,490 | $24,677 |
| Engine | 1380 cc | 1442 cc |
| Horsepower | 95 hp | — |
| Torque | 120 Nm | — |
| Weight | — | 235 kg |
| Seat height | 29 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 5.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Stainless steel floating discs, 4-piston Brembo radial calipers | Single disc. Beringer 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Stainless steel fixed disc, 2-piston Brembo floating caliper . | Single disc. Beringer 4-piston calipers |
| Tires | 130/70-R18 / 200/60-R16 | 150/80-16 / 200/60-16 |
Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom vs Headbanger Hollister — which should you buy?
Picking between the Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom and the Headbanger Hollister usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom brings 95 hp, while the Headbanger Hollister counters with its own power figure at 235 kg. On price, the Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom has the lower MSRP.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike:

