BMW R 1200GS LC TE Exclusive (2017) vs Kawasaki KDX 125SR (1997-98)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model: | R 1200GS LC TE Exclusive | KDX 125SR |
| Years: | 2017 | 1997-98 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm | Two stroke, single cylinder, with KIPS |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 56 х 50.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid / Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 8,0:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic intake pipe injection | Keihin PE28 carburetor |
| Ignition: | BMS-K | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 24 hp / 17.8 kW @ 9600 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 125 Nm /12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 21.8 Nm / 16 lb-ft @ 8600 rpm |
| Clutch: | Oil lubricated, hydraulically operated | Multi-disc clutch in oil bath |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion 37 mm, central spring strut | Kayaba 48mm telescopic hydraulic fork reversed KAYABA 48mm, double adjustment + adjustable spring preload, prepared |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 190 mm / 7.5 in | 300 mm / 11.8 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel | Uni-Trak adjustable for preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 200 mm / 7.9 in | 320 mm / 12.5 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable | Single 260mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable | Single 220mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 R19 | 70/100-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60 R 17 | 4.10-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1507 mm / 59.3 in | 1455 mm / 57.3 in to 1480 mm / 58.2 inaccording to chain tension |
| Seat Height: | 850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in | 950 mm / 37.4 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 9.0 Litres / 2.3 US gal |