Kawasaki G3-SS (1969-73) vs BMW F 650CS Scarver (2004) vs BMW K 1600 GT (2022) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLHXS Street Glide Special (2017)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW | BMW | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | G3-SS | F 650CS Scarver | K 1600 GT | Harley Davidson FLHXS Street Glide Special |
| Years: | 1969-73 | 2004 | 2022 | 2017 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder, Rotary valves | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-Twin, Milwaukee-Eight 107, Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 89 cc / 5.4 cu-in | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu-in | 1746 cc / 107 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 47.0 x 51.8 mm | 100 x 83mm | 72 x 67.5 mm | 100 x 111 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.0:1 | 11.5:1 | 12.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Torque: | 0.98 Nm / 0.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 62.3 Nm / 6.4 kgf-m / 46 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm | 180 Nm / 132.7 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm | 145 Nm / 107 ft-lb @ 3250 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6-speed gearbox, helical cut | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt | Shaft | Belt |
| Front Suspension: | Standard froks | ∅41mm Telescopic fork with integral brace | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut | 41.3 mm telescopic, cartridge-style damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | Steel swingarm with progressive shock linkage | Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut | Short, air-adjustable shock |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Caliper Type 32 mm, 4-piston fixed |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single ∅240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Caliper Type 32 mm, 4-piston fixed |
| Front Tyre: | 2.75 -18 | 110/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 130/60B19 61H |
| Rear Tyre: | 2.75 -18 | 160/60 ZR17 | 190/55 ZR17 | BW 180/65B16 81H |
| Seat Height: | 770 mm / 30.3 in | 780 mm / 30.7 in. | 810 - 830 mm / 31.9 - 32.7 in (standard) | Unladen 668.5 mm / 27 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 8.6 Litres / 2.2 US gal | 15 Liters / 4 US gal. | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal | 22.7 Litres / US 6.0 gal |