BMW R 1150GS Adventure Special Edition (2005) vs Kawasaki KE 125 (1979-82)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model: | R 1150GS Adventure Special Edition | KE 125 |
| Years: | 2005 | 1979-82 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, single cylinder, rotary valves |
| Capacity: | 1130 cc / 69 cu in | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 70.5 mm | 56 х 50.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air/Oil cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Induction: | Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel injection | Carburetor |
| Ignition: | Electronic ignition MA 2.2 Bosch Motronic | Membrane |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 6750 rpm (rear tyre 58.9 kW / 79 hp @ 6750 rpm) | 13 hp / 9.6 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 98 Nm / 10.0 kgf-m / 71 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm | 1.5 kgf-m / 10.8 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Light. Telelever with central spring strut, progressive coil spring, twin-tube gas-filled shock | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Patented BMW Paralever swing arm & shaft drive, single shock with variable rebound and damping adjustments | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 304mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 276mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80 R19 | 2.75-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 R17 | 3.50-18 |
| Dry Weight: | 232 kg / 511 lbs | 97 kg / 213.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 30 Litres / 7.9 US US gal | 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal |