Kawasaki KLR 250 (1989-90) vs BMW F 800R Nero Zaffiro Metallizzato (Italian market only) (2012) vs Honda C110i Dream (2011-) vs Kawasaki ZZR 1400 / Ninja ZX-14 Monster Energy Special Edition (2009)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model: | KLR 250 | F 800R Nero Zaffiro Metallizzato (Italian market only) | C110i Dream | ZZR 1400 / Ninja ZX-14 Monster Energy Special Edition |
| Years: | 1989-90 | 2012 | 2011- | 2009 |
| Engine: | Four stroke single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 109.1 cc / 6.7 cu in | 1352 cc / 82.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 х 58 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm | 50 x 55.6 mm | 84 x 65 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin CVK34 carburetor | Electronic injection, digital engine electronics (BMS-KP) | PGM-FI | DFI® with four 44mm Mikuni throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | CDI | Knock control and oxygen sensors. | CDI | TCBI with Digital Advance |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric and kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 28 hp / 20.8 kW @ 9000 rpm | 64 kW / 87 hp @ 8000 rpm | 6.0 kW / 8.0 hp @ 7500 rpm | 187 hp / 139.5 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 2.3 kgf-m / 16.6 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 86 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 63 lbs/ft @ 6000 rpm | 8.4 Nm / 0.86 kgf-m / 6.2 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | 136 Nm / 113.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 4-Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt | Belt | X-Ring chain |
| Front Suspension: | Air-adjustable leading-axle fork | ∅43mm Telescopic fork | Telescopic fork | 43mm inverted cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 18-way compression and 15-way rebound damping adjustment, |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak single shock with adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping | Cast aluminium double-sided swing arm, central, suspension strut, spring pre-tension by means of hand | Swing arm | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® and gas-charged shock with adjustable preload, stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable ride height, |
| Front Brakes: | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Expanding drum, 110 mm Ø | 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single ∅265mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Expanding drum, 110 mm Ø | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00 - 21 | 120/70 ZR17 | 70/90-17 M/C 38P | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.60 - 17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 80/90-17 M/C 50P | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Rake: | 28.5° | 25° | 26.5° | 23° |
| Seat Height: | 856mm / 33.7 in | 800 mm / 31.5 in. (low seat: 775 mm / 30.5 in., high seat: 825 mm / 32.5 in) | 745 mm / 29.3 in | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Dry Weight: | 117 kg / 258 lbs | 177 kg / 390 lbs | 99 kg / 218 lbs | 220 kg / 485 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 4.3 Litres / 1.1 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |