Yamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven 1100 vs Moto Guzzi California Stone (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven 1100stacks up against the Moto Guzzi California Stone. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven 1100Moto Guzzi California Stone
Model year20112006
Price$9,990
Engine1063 cc1064 cc
Horsepower60 hp74 hp
Torque82 Nm95 Nm
Weight262 kg246 kg
Seat height27 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Bremo
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. bremo
Tires110/90-M18 / 170/80-M15 110/90-VB18 / 140/80-VB17

Yamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven 1100 vs Moto Guzzi California Stone — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven 1100 and the Moto Guzzi California Stone usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha DS11 Drag Star Eleven 1100 brings 60 hp in a 262 kg package, while the Moto Guzzi California Stone counters with 74 hp at 246 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: