BMW R 60/5 (1971-73) vs Kawasaki ZR-X 400 (1999-01)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model: | R 60/5 | ZR-X 400 |
| Years: | 1971-73 | 1999-01 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 599 cc / 36.6 cu in. | 399 cc / 24.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 73.5 x 70.6 mm | 57.5 х 38.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Bing slide carburetors | 4x Keihin CVK30 carburetors |
| Ignition: | Battery ignition | Transistor |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Clutch: | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring | Wet multi disc |
| Max Power: | 29.5 kW / 40 hp @ 6400 rpm | 53 hp / 39.5 kW @ 11500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 49 Nm / 5.0 kgf-m / 36 ft lb @ 5000 rpm | 37 Nm / 27.3 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic hydraulic forks | 39mm RWU telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Long swinging arm with strut | Dual shocks preload adjustment |
| Front Brakes: | ∅200mm Drum | 2x 298mm discs 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | ∅200mm Drum | Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 - S19 | 110/80-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00 - S18 | 150/70-18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24 liters / 6.3 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |