Kawasaki BJ 250 Estrella (1991-95) vs BMW R 1200GS Rallye (2012) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLHR Road King (2011) vs Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan Classic (1998-01) vs Honda CG 125 (1985-90)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Kawasaki	BMW	Harley-Davidson	Kawasaki	Honda
Model:	BJ 250 Estrella	R 1200GS Rallye	Harley Davidson FLHR Road King	VN 800 Vulcan Classic	CG 125
Years:	1991-95	2012	2011	1998-01	1985-90
Engine:	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHV , 2 valves	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, Twin Cam 96 vibration isolation-mounted Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder	Four stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV
Capacity:	249 cc / 15.2 cu-in	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.	1584 cc / 96 cu-in	805 cc / 49.1 cu-in	124 cc / 7.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	66 X 63 mm	101 x 73 mm	95.2 x 111.2 mm	88 x 66.2 mm	56.5 x 49.5mm
Cooling System:	Air cooled	Air/oil cooled	Air cooled	Liquid cooled	Air-cooled
Compression Ratio:	9.0:1	12.0:1	9.2:1	9.5:1	9.5:1
Induction:	Carburetor	BMS-K+, ∅50mm throttle butterfly	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Keihin CVK36 carburetor	22mm Mikuni carburetor
Ignition:	CDI	BMS-K	Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition	Digital K-TRIC	CDI
Max Torque:	21 Nm / 15.5 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm	120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm	124.7 Nm / 92 ft. lbs @ 3000 rpm	64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm	9.8 Nm / 7.2 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Transmission:	5 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Shaft	Belt	Chain	Chain
Front Suspension:	Telescopic forks	Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable	41.3 mm telescopic, cartridge-style damping	41 mm. hydraulic telescopic fork	27mm telescopic fork, 115mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension:	Dual shocks	Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable.	Short, air-adjustable shock	Uni-Trak with 7 way cam-type preload adjuster	Dual dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 80mm wheel travel
Front Brakes:	Single 300mm disc	2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS	2x 292mm disc 4 piston caliper	Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper	110mm drum
Rear Brakes:	Single 230mm disc	Single ∅265mm disc 2 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS	Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper	180mm Drum	110mm drum
Front Tyre:	90/90-18 51 P	110/80 ZR19	MT90 B16	80/90-16	2.75–18
Rear Tyre:	110/90-17 60 P	150/70 ZR17	MU85 B16	140/90-16	90/90–18
Fuel Capacity:	14 Litres / 3.7 US gal	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal	22.7 Litres / 6.0 US gal	15 Litres / 3.9 US gal	13.5 Liters / 3.5 US gal