BMW C 650 GT (2012-13) vs Kawasaki Z 650 (1978)
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model: | C 650 GT | Z 650 |
| Years: | 2012-13 | 1978 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, twin-cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 647 cc / 38.5 cub in. | 652 cc / 39.7 in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 66 mm | 62 х 54 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel injection BMS-E, 38mm Throttle valve | 4x 28mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric & kick |
| Clutch: | Centrifugal clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Max Power: | 44 kW / 60 hp @ 7500 rpm | 66 hp / 48.2 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 66 Nm / 6.7 kgf-m / 48.7 lb-ft. @ 6000 rpm | 5.8 kgf-m / 57 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | CVT (continuously variable transmission) | 5 Speed |
| Frame: | Steel tube construction with aluminium die cast unit | Steel twin loop cradle |
| Rake: | 25.4° | 27º |
| Front Suspension: | System Upside down fork Ø 40 mm / 1.6 in. | Telescopic hydraulic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | System Cast single swingarm. | Swinging fork |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 270mm discs 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single 275mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper, ABS | 180mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 R15 | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 R15 | 4.00-18 |
| Seat Height: | 805 mm / 31.7 in. | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Dry Weight: | 249 kg / 549 lbs. | 211 kg / 465 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 261 kg / 575 lbs. | 220 kg / 485 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. | 16.5 Litres / 4.3 US gal |