Kawasaki Z 650 (1978) vs Kawasaki KLX 250R (2004-06) vs BMW G 650GS Sertao (2012) vs Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja (1991-92)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Z 650 | KLX 250R | G 650GS Sertao | GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja |
| Years: | 1978 | 2004-06 | 2012 | 1991-92 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 652 cc / 39.7 in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 62 х 54 mm | 72 х 61.2 mm | 100 x 83mm | 74 x 58 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled, |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Induction: | 4x 28mm Mikuni carburetors | Keihin CVK34 carburetor | Fuel induction | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Battery & coil | Digital CDI | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) |
| Starting: | Electric & kick | Kick | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 66 hp / 48.2 kW @ 8500 rpm | 27 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8500 rpm | 37 kW / 48 hp @ 6500 rpm | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 5.8 kgf-m / 57 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 2.6 kgf-m / 18.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5000 rpm | 46.1 Nm / 4.7 kg-m @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Steel twin loop cradle | Steel, Double cradle frame | Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section | Iron, Double cradle frame |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic hydraulic fork | 43 USD cartridge fork with 16-way adjustable compression damping | ∅41mm telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | 38mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging fork | Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK with gas-charged shock, adjustable preload, 16-way rebound and compression damping | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable, | Swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload |
| Front Brakes: | Single 275mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | 180mm Drum | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | 160mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-19 | 3.00 -21 | 90/90 S21 | 100/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 4.00 -17 | 130/80-17 | 120/90-16 |
| Seat Height: | 800 mm / 31.5 in | 880 mm / 35 in | 860 mm to 900 mm / 33.9 in. to 35.4 in. | 770 mm / 30.0 in |
| Dry Weight: | 211 kg / 465 lbs | 116 kg / 255.7 lbs | 176 kg / 388 lbs. | 170 kg / 370 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 220 kg / 485 lbs | 130 kg / 286 lbs | 191 kg / 421 lbs | 200 kg / 441 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16.5 Litres / 4.3 US gal | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal |