Kawasaki Zephyr 400 X Final Edition (2009) vs Kawasaki ZZ-R 1200 / ZX-12C (2004) vs Kawasaki Zephyr 400 X (2004-08) vs Kawasaki G3-SS (1969-73) vs BMW R 1200R Touring Special (2010) vs BMW G 650GS (2012) vs Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Custom Ebony Special Edition (2009) vs Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan / VN 500 (1990-91) vs Kawasaki KDX 200R (2003-06)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | BMW | BMW | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Zephyr 400 X Final Edition | ZZ-R 1200 / ZX-12C | Zephyr 400 X | G3-SS | R 1200R Touring Special | G 650GS | VN 900 Vulcan Custom Ebony Special Edition | EN 500 Vulcan / VN 500 | KDX 200R |
| Years: | 2009 | 2004 | 2004-08 | 1969-73 | 2010 | 2012 | 2009 | 1990-91 | 2003-06 |
| Engine: | Four stroke parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, single cylinder, Rotary valves | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve |
| Capacity: | 399 cc / 24.4 cu-in | 1164 cc / 71.0 cu-in | 399 cc / 24.4 cu-in | 89 cc / 5.4 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cy-in | 198 cc / 12.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 55 х 42 mm | 78 x 59 mm | 55 х 42 mm | 47.0 x 51.8 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 100 x 83 mm | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 74 х 58 mm | 66 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.3:1 | 10.6:1 | 10.3:1 | 7.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Induction: | 4X Keihin CVK30 carburetors | 4x Keihin CVKD40, TPS | 4X Keihin CVK30 carburetors | Mikuni VM19SC Carburettor | Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-K | Fuel induction | 2x 34mm ø Fuel injection with dual throttles | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetors | Keihin PWK35 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Full transistor | Digital ignition | Full transistor | Points | Digital engine management | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system | Digital | Coil | Electronic CDI |
| Max Power: | 49 hp / 36.8 kW @ 11000 rpm | 158.8 hp / 116.8 kW @ 9800 rpm | 49 hp / 36.8 kW @ 11000 rpm | 10.5 hp / 7.7 kW) @ 8000 rpm | 80 kW / 109 hp @ 7500 rpm | 37 kW / 48 hp @ 6500 rpm | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm (rear tyre 54.2 hp @ 9500 rpm ) | 37 hp / 27 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 3.1 kgf m / 22.4 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm | 164 Nm / 121 lb-ft @ 8200 rpm | 3.1 kgf m / 22.4 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm | 0.98 Nm / 0.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 46 Nm @ 8500 rpm | 34.3 Nm / 25.2 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain | Shaft | Chain | Belt | Belt | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Cartridge-style fork with preload adjustment | Telescopic forks | Standard froks | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut | ∅41mm telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | 36mm Telescopic forks | 43mm Telescopic forks 20-way compression damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | UNI-TRAK® system with remote reservoir shock with preload adjustment | Dual shocks | Dual shocks | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable. | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Dual shocks preload adjustable, | Single shock adjustable preload, 20-way compression damping and 18-way rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | 2x discs | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers | 2x discs | Drum | 2 x 320mm discs, ABS | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 300mm disc | Single 300mm disc | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single disc | Drum | Single 265mm disc, ABS | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc | 180mm drum | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80-17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 110/80-17 | 2.75 -18 | 120/70-ZR 17 | 100/90-19 | 80/90 -21 | 100/90-19 | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/70-18 | 180/55-ZR17 | 140/70-18 | 2.75 -18 | 180/55-ZR 17 | 130/80-17 | 180/70 -15 | 140/90-15 | 100/100-18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal | 23 Litres / 6.0 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal | 8.6 Litres / 2.2 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal |