BMW R 1200RT LC Iconic Limited Edition (2016) vs BMW F 800S (2006) vs Kawasaki GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250 (1998-00) vs BMW F 800ST (2010) vs Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja (1991-92) vs BMW F 800GS (2015) vs Kawasaki ZX-R 750-J (1991)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	BMW	Kawasaki	BMW	Kawasaki	BMW	Kawasaki
Model:	R 1200RT LC Iconic Limited Edition	F 800S	GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250	F 800ST	GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja	F 800GS	ZX-R 750-J
Years:	2016	2006	1998-00	2010	1991-92	2015	1991
Engine:	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke . parallel twin, DOHC , 4 valve per cylinder	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity:	1170, 71.4 co in	798 cc / 47.7 cub. in.	248 cc / 15.2 cu-in	798 cc / 47.7 cub. in.	498 cc / 30.4 cu-in	798 cc / 47.7 cub. in.	749 cc / 45.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	101 x 73 mm	82 x 75.8 mm	62 х 41.2mm	82 x 75.8 mm	74 x 58 mm	82 x 75.8 mm	71 x 47.3 mm
Compression Ratio:	12.5:1	12.0:1	12.4:1	12.0:1	10.8:1	12.0:1	10.8:1
Induction:	Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter	Electronic intake injection	2x Keihin CVK30 Constant velocity, diaphragm-type	Electronic intake injection	2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor	Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies	4x 38 mm Keihin CVKD (Constant Velocity) carburettors / Ram Air System (single intake)
Ignition:	Digital engine management	Knock control and oxygen sensors.	Electronic advance	Knock control and oxygen sensors	TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)	Knock control and oxygen sensors.	Digital
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm	62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 8000 rpm	45 hp / 33.5 kW @ 11000 rpm	62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 8000 rpm	60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm	62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm	100 hp / 74 kW @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque:	125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm	80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft. @ 5800 rpm	24 Nm / 17.7 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm	80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft. @ 5800 rpm	46.1 Nm / 4.7 kg-m @ 8500 rpm	80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm	7.45 kgf-m / 53.8 lb-ft @ 9000rpm
Clutch:	Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated	Cable-operated multiplate-plate wet clutch	Wet, multi-disc, manual, cable-actuated	Cable-operated multiplate-plate wet clutch	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated	Multiplate-plate in oil bath	Multi plate wet (oil submerged) hydraulic ‘slipper’ clutch
Transmission:	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed
Final Drive:	Shaft	Belt drive with shock damper	Chain	Belt drive with shock damper	Chain	Chain	Chain
Frame:	Tubular steel frame, engine load-bearing	Bridge-type aluminium frame	Tubular diamond design	Bridge-type aluminium frame	Iron, Double cradle frame	Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine	Aluminium perimeter
Front Suspension:	BMW Telelever	âˆ…43mm Telescopic forks	Telescopic forks	∅43mm Telescopic forks	38mm Telescopic forks	43mm Marzocchi. Upside down forks	43mm Upside-down forks, adjustable ride height, 13-way rebound
Front wheel Travel:	120 mm / 4.7 in	140 mm / 5.5 in.	140 mm / 5.5 in	140 mm / 5.5 in.	130 mm / 5.1 in	230 mm / 9.1 in.	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension:	BMW EVO Paralever	Die-cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with rear wheal axle and eccentric adjustment, central spring stud , spring pre-loaded hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable.	UNI-TRAK single shock	Die-cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with rear wheal axle and eccentric adjustment, central spring stud , spring pre-loaded hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable.	Swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload	Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece	Uni Track monoshock. adjustable ride height, preload, 4-way rebound
Rear wheel Travel:	136 mm / 5.4 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	130 mm / 5.1 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	100 mm / 3.9 in	215 mm / 8.5 in.	120 mm / 4.7 in
Front Brakes:	2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers	2 x âˆ…320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers	Single 260mm disc	2 x ∅320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers	Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper	2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS	2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	Single 276mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single âˆ…265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 230mm disc	Single ∅265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	160mm drum	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS	Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17	100/80-16	120/70 ZR17	100/90-16	90/90 - 21 54V	120/70ZR17 /Std Pressure 36psi
Rear Tyre:	180/60 ZR17	180/55 ZR17	130/80-16	180/55 ZR17	120/90-16	150/70 - 17 69V	180/55ZR17 /Std Pressure 41psi
Dry Weight:	221 kg / 487 lbs	182 kg / 401 lbs	138 kg / 304 lbs	187 kg / 412 lbs	170 kg / 370 lbs	177.8 kg / 392 lbs	195 kg / 420.9 lbs
Wet Weight:	274 kg / 604 lbs	209 kg / 461 lbs	160 kg / 355 lbs	209 kg / 461 lbs	200 kg / 441 lbs	207 kg / 456 lbs	221.6 kg / 487.2 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	25 Liters / US 6.6 gal	16 Litres / 4.2 US gal.	18 Litres / 4.7 US gal	16 Litres / 4.2 US gal.	15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal	16 Litres / 4.2 US gal.	18 Litres / 4.7 US gal