Moto Guzzi Quota ES 1100 vs Honda CB1100 Type 2 ABS (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi Quota ES 1100stacks up against the Honda CB1100 Type 2 ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi Quota ES 1100Honda CB1100 Type 2 ABS
Model year19982011
Price
Engine1064 cc1140 cc
Horsepower71 hp87 hp
Torque92 Nm92 Nm
Weight245 kg247 kg
Seat height32 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. Anti-locking brakes
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Anti-locking brakes
Tires110/80-R18 / 140/70-R18

Moto Guzzi Quota ES 1100 vs Honda CB1100 Type 2 ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi Quota ES 1100 and the Honda CB1100 Type 2 ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi Quota ES 1100 brings 71 hp in a 245 kg package, while the Honda CB1100 Type 2 ABS counters with 87 hp at 247 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: