Moto Guzzi California III C Injection vs Yamaha Star Bolt C-Spec (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi California III C Injectionstacks up against the Yamaha Star Bolt C-Spec. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi California III C InjectionYamaha Star Bolt C-Spec
Model year19922016
Price$8,690
Engine948 cc951 cc
Horsepower71 hp
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity6.9 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Wave-type disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Wave-type disc
Tires110/90-18 / 120/90-18 100/90-19 / 150/80-16

Moto Guzzi California III C Injection vs Yamaha Star Bolt C-Spec — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi California III C Injection and the Yamaha Star Bolt C-Spec usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi California III C Injection brings 71 hp, while the Yamaha Star Bolt C-Spec counters with its own power figure.

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: