Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE (2005–2016) vs Triumph Thunderbird (1993–2017)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Triumph Thunderbird (1993–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE (2005–2016)LVC0 Triumph Thunderbird (1993–2017)
Oil change 6,214 mi 6,000 mi
Valve service 6,214 mi 12,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE (2005–2016) or the Triumph Thunderbird (1993–2017)?

Triumph Thunderbird (1993–2017) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.