Moto Guzzi Audace specifications and features

The figures below are the manufacturer's. To make them mean something, each is read against the 65 cruisers we have reviewed: the class average is the number to beat, and the rank shows how far the Audace is from the ends of the field.

The 1380 cc engine is 450 cc above the class average of 930 cc, 12th of 65. Peak power of 93.8 bhp is 28.7 bhp above the class average of 65.1 bhp, 15th of 62. The extra power is what you feel on an overtake with a pillion. Torque of 121 Nm is 39.2 Nm above the class average of 81.8 Nm, 15th of 65. High torque for the class means fewer downshifts in traffic.

Kerb weight is 299 kg, 67 kg above the class average of 232 kg, 53rd of 63. Expect that mass to show in traffic and when paddling it backwards, though it also helps stability at speed. Seat height is 740 mm, right on the class average of 740 mm. Most riders from about 5'2" will get both feet flat. Ground clearance is 165 mm, 22 mm above the class average of 143 mm, 14th of 58.

Fuel tank is 20.5 litres, 6 litres above the class average of 14.5 litres, 4th of 65. Wheelbase is 1695 mm, the largest of the 63 we have data for. A longer wheelbase trades some agility for stability at speed and with a pillion.

The Audace weighs 299 kg with fluids, has an 740 mm seat, 165 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1695 mm wheelbase. Clearance is average for the class.

The fuel tank holds 20.5 litres.

Tyres are 130/70R18 front and 200/60R16 rear, tubeless.