BMW R 1250GS Adventure (2021) vs Triumph Tiger 800 XC (2011) vs Kawasaki ZX-R 750-L (1993)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Triumph | Kawasaki |
| Model: | R 1250GS Adventure | Tiger 800 XC | ZX-R 750-L |
| Years: | 2021 | 2011 | 1993 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in | 799 cc / 48.7 cu-in | 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 102.5 x 76 mm | 74 x 61.9 mm | 71 x 47.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 12.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid / Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection | 4x 38 mm Keihin CVKD (Constant Velocity) carburettors / Ram Air System (single intake) |
| Starting: | Electric 900W | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm | 69.1 kW / 93.9 hp @ 9300 rpm | 118 hp / 86 kW @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm | 79 Nm / 8.1 kgf-m / 58 ft.lb @ 7850 rpm | 7.51 kgf-m / 54.3 lb-ft @ 9750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated | Wet, multi-plate | Multi plate wet (oil submerged) hydraulic ‘slipper’ clutch |
| Transmission: | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engine | Tubular steel trellis frame, twin-sided swingarm | Aluminium perimeter |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad 37mm Telelever, central spring strut | Showa 45mm upside down forks | 41mm Upside-down forks, adjustable ride height, 13-way rebound |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.3 in | 220 mm / 8.7" | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, continuously adjustable spring preload by means of hand wheel, rebound-stage damping adjustable by hand wheel (Option: Dynamic ESA) | Showa monoshock with remote oil reservoir, hydraulically adjustable preload, rebound damping adjustment | Unit Track monoshock. adjustable ride height, preload, 4-way rebound |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 220 mm / 8.7 in | 215 mm / 8.5" | 135 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 305mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers | 2 x 308mm floating discs, Nissin 2-piston floating caliber (Switchable ABS available), Nissin front brake master cylinder, 14mm diameter | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper | Single 255mm disc, Nissin single-piston floating caliber (Switchable ABS available) | Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 R19 | 90/90 ZR21 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60 R17 | 150/70 ZR17 | 180/55ZR17 /Std Pressure 41psi |
| Wheelbase: | 1504 mm / 59.2 in | 1530 mm / 60.2" | 1430 mm / 55.9 in |
| Wet Weight: | 268 kg / 591 lbs | 214.5 kg / 473 lbs | 221.6 kg / 487.2 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 30 Litres / 7.9 US gal | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |