BMW R 80RT (1981) vs Kawasaki Z 1000R Eddie Lawson Replica (1982)
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model: | R 80RT | Z 1000R Eddie Lawson Replica |
| Years: | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 797.5 cc / 48.7 cu in. | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 84.8 x 70.6 mm | 69.4 x 66 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Induction: | 2 x Bing constant depression carburetors | 4x 34mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition: | Battery ignition | CDI |
| Spark Plug: | Bosch W 7 D / Beru14-7DU / Champion N9YC | Spark Plugs: NGK B8ES or ND W24ES-U |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 36.4 kW / 50 hp @ 6500 rpm | 102 hp / 76 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 58 Nm / 5.9 kgf-m / 42 ft/lb @ 4000 rpm | 9.3 kgf-m / 67 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic hydraulic fork | 38mm Air assisted forks |
| Rear Suspension: | BMW Monolever swinging arm | Dual gas charged piggy-back spring preload shocks |
| Front Brakes: | Single ∅285mm disc, 1 piston caliper | 2x discs 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | ∅200mm Drum | Single disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-H19 | 100/90 V19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/90-H18 | 120/90-V18 |
| Dry Weight: | 231 Kg / 509 lbs | 222 kg / 489.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 21.4 Litres / 5.5 US gal |