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)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Kawasaki	Kawasaki	Kawasaki	Kawasaki	BMW	BMW	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
Years:	2009	2004	2004-08	1969-73	2010	2012	2009
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
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
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
Compression Ratio:	10.3:1	10.6:1	10.3:1	7.0:1	11.0:1	11.5:1	9.5:1
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
Ignition:	Full transistor	Digital ignition	Full transistor	Points	Digital engine management	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system	Digital
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Kick	Electric	Electric	Electric
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
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
Transmission:	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Shaft	Chain	Belt
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
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
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
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
Front Tyre:	110/80-17	120/70 ZR17	110/80-17	2.75 -18	120/70-ZR 17	100/90-19	80/90 -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
Wheelbase:	1435 mm / 56.5 in	1500 mm / 59.3 in	1435 mm / 56.5 in	1150 mm / 45.3 in	1495 mm / 59.1 in	1484 mm / 58.4 in.	1646 mm / 64.8 in
Seat Height:	770 mm / 30.1 in	800 mm / 31.5 in	770 mm / 30.1 in	770 mm / 30.3 in	800 mm / 31.4 in	860 mm to 900 mm / 33.9 in. to 35.4 in.	685 mm / 27.0 in
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