BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive (2014-15) vs Kawasaki ZX-R 750R-K (1991)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model: | K 1600 GTL Exclusive | ZX-R 750R-K |
| Years: | 2014-15 | 1991 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. | 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 67.5 mm | 71 x 47.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | ∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X | 4x 39 mm Keihin CVKD (Constant Velocity) carburettors / Ram Air System (single intake) |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm | 121 hp / 88.3 kW @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm | 7.4 kgf-m / 53.8 lb-ft @ 9750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated | Multi plate wet (oil submerged) hydraulic ‘slipper’ clutch |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Frame: | Chill-cast rear frame, aluminium, extruded sections | Aluminium perimeter |
| Front Suspension: | Dual longitudinal control arm | 41mm Upside-down forks, adjustable ride height, 13-way rebound, 8-way compression. |
| Rear Suspension: | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable | Uni Track monoshock. adjustable ride height, preload, 4-way rebound. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1680 mm / 66.1 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Dry Weight: | 321 kg / 708 lbs | 190 kg / 418.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |