BMW F 800GT (2013) vs KTM Freeride 350 (2012-13) vs Kawasaki KLE 500 (1996-98)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | KTM | Kawasaki |
| Model: | F 800GT | Freeride 350 | KLE 500 |
| Years: | 2013 | 2012-13 | 1996-98 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder. DOHC with finger followers, 4 Valve per cylinder, | Four stroke, parallel twin Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 349 cc / 21.3 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 82 x 75.8 mm | 88 X 57.5 mm | 74 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 12.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies | Keihin EFI, flow restrictor 42 mm | 2x 34mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | Knock control and oxygen sensors | Contact less, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 66 kW / 90 hp @ 8000 rpm | NA | 44.8 hp / 33 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 86 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 63 lbs/ft @ 5800 rpm | NA | 41 Nm / 30.2 lb-ft @ 6500r pm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, claw shifted | 6 Speed |
| Front Suspension: | ∅43mm Marzocchi upside down forks | WP Suspension4357 MXMA | 41mm Telescopic forks air assisted |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 125 mm / 4.9 in. | 250 mm / 9.8 in | 220 mm / 8.6 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece | WP-PDS shock absorber, | Steal awing arm with preload adjustment |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 125 mm / 4.9 in. | 280 mm / 10.2 in | 220 mm / 8.6 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS | Single 260mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅265 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, ABS | Single 210mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 80/100-21 | 90/90 VR21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 110/90-19 | 130/80 VR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1514 mm / 59.6 in. | 1428 mm / 56.2 in | 1510 mm / 59.4 in |
| Seat Height: | 820 mm - 765 mm / 32.3 in. - 30.1 in | 915 mm / 35.2 in | 850 mm / 33.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 4 US gal. | 5.5 Litres / 1.22 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |