Moto Guzzi California Titanium vs Moto Guzzi California Special (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi California Titaniumstacks up against the Moto Guzzi California Special. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi California TitaniumMoto Guzzi California Special
Model year20062001
Price$11,690
Engine1064 cc1064 cc
Horsepower74 hp73 hp
Torque95 Nm94 Nm
Weight251 kg251 kg
Seat height30 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDual disc
Rear brakesDouble discSingle disc
Tires110/90-VB18 / 140/80-VB17 110/90-VB18 / 140/80-VB17

Moto Guzzi California Titanium vs Moto Guzzi California Special — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi California Titanium and the Moto Guzzi California Special usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi California Titanium brings 74 hp in a 251 kg package, while the Moto Guzzi California Special counters with 73 hp at 251 kg.

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: