Kawasaki ZX-R 250 Ninja (1989-90) vs BMW F 800GS (2008) vs BMW R 1200GS LC Adventure (2018) vs Kawasaki KLR 250 (1991-92)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model: | ZX-R 250 Ninja | F 800GS | R 1200GS LC Adventure | KLR 250 |
| Years: | 1989-90 | 2008 | 2018 | 1991-92 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm | Four stroke single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 49 x 33.1 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 74 х 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | 12.0:1 | 12.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | 4x Keihin CVK D30 carburetors | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies | Electronic intake pipe injection | Keihin CVK34 carburetor |
| Ignition: | TCBI | Knock control and oxygen sensors. | BMS-K | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 45 hp / 32.8 kW @ 15000 rpm | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 28 hp / 20.8 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 2.6 kgf-m / 24.5 Nm @ 11500 rpm | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm | 125 Nm /12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 2.3 kgf-m / 16.6 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | ∅43mm Marzocchi. Upside down forks | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion 37 mm, central spring strut | Air-adjustable leading-axle fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 230 mm / 9.1 in. | 210 mm / 8.3 in | 231 mm / 9.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-track, Swing arm | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece, | 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 single shock with adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 113 mm / 4.4 in | 215 mm / 8.5 in. | 220 mm / 8.7 in | 231 mm / 9.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x discs 2 piston calipers | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc 1 piston caliper | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70-R17 54H | 90/90 - 21 54V | 120/70 R19 | 3.00 - 21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/60-R18 64H | 150/70 - 17 69V | 170/60 R 17 | 4.60 - 17 |
| Rake: | 24° | 26° | 25.5° | 28.5° |
| Seat Height: | 735 mm / 28.9 in | 880 mm - 850 mm / 34.6 in. - 33.5 in. | 890 mm - 910 mm / 35.0 in - 35.8 in | 856mm / 33.7 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 3.4 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. | 30 Litres / 7.9 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal |