BMW R 1200RT LC Iconic Limited Edition (2016) vs BMW F 800S (2006) vs Kawasaki GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250 (1998-00) vs BMW F 800ST (2010) vs Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja (1991-92)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW | Kawasaki | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model: | R 1200RT LC Iconic Limited Edition | F 800S | GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250 | F 800ST | GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja |
| Years: | 2016 | 2006 | 1998-00 | 2010 | 1991-92 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke . parallel twin, DOHC , 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1170, 71.4 co in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 248 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm | 62 х 41.2mm | 82 x 75.8 mm | 74 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 12.0:1 | 12.4:1 | 12.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Induction: | Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter | Electronic intake injection | 2x Keihin CVK30 Constant velocity, diaphragm-type | Electronic intake injection | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Digital engine management | Knock control and oxygen sensors. | Electronic advance | Knock control and oxygen sensors | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 8000 rpm | 45 hp / 33.5 kW @ 11000 rpm | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 8000 rpm | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft. @ 5800 rpm | 24 Nm / 17.7 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft. @ 5800 rpm | 46.1 Nm / 4.7 kg-m @ 8500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated | Cable-operated multiplate-plate wet clutch | Wet, multi-disc, manual, cable-actuated | Cable-operated multiplate-plate wet clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Belt drive with shock damper | Chain | Belt drive with shock damper | Chain |
| Frame: | Tubular steel frame, engine load-bearing | Bridge-type aluminium frame | Tubular diamond design | Bridge-type aluminium frame | Iron, Double cradle frame |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Telelever | ∅43mm Telescopic forks | Telescopic forks | ∅43mm Telescopic forks | 38mm Telescopic forks |
| Front wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in. | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in. | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | BMW EVO Paralever | Die-cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with rear wheal axle and eccentric adjustment, central spring stud , spring pre-loaded hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable. | UNI-TRAK single shock | Die-cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with rear wheal axle and eccentric adjustment, central spring stud , spring pre-loaded hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable. | Swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload |
| Rear wheel Travel: | 136 mm / 5.4 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers | 2 x ∅320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 260mm disc | 2 x ∅320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 276mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single ∅265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 230mm disc | Single ∅265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 160mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 100/80-16 | 120/70 ZR17 | 100/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/60 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 130/80-16 | 180/55 ZR17 | 120/90-16 |
| Wheelbase: | 1485 mm / 58.5 in | 1466 mm / 57.7 in. | 1400 mm / 55.1 in | 1466 mm / 57.7 in. | 1435 mm / 56.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 805 mm / 31.5 in - 825 mm / 32.5 in (SA: 830mm / 850mm or 760mm / 780mm) | 820 mm / 32.3 in. (low seat: 790 mm / 31.1 in.) | 740 mm / 29.3 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in. (low seat: 790 mm / 31.1 in.) | 770 mm / 30.0 in |
| Dry Weight: | 221 kg / 487 lbs | 182 kg / 401 lbs | 138 kg / 304 lbs | 187 kg / 412 lbs | 170 kg / 370 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 274 kg / 604 lbs | 209 kg / 461 lbs | 160 kg / 355 lbs | 209 kg / 461 lbs | 200 kg / 441 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 25 Liters / US 6.6 gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. | 15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal |