BMW R 1200GS LC Adventure Black Edition (2018) vs Aprilia SL 750 Shiver (2011) vs Kawasaki ZZ-R 400 (1992-93)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Aprilia | Kawasaki |
| Model: | R 1200GS LC Adventure Black Edition | SL 750 Shiver | ZZ-R 400 |
| Years: | 2018 | 2011 | 1992-93 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm | Four stroke, longitudinal 90°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in | 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in | 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 92 x 56.4 mm | 57.5 x 38.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic intake pipe injection | Integrated engine management system. Injection with Ride by Wire technology control of the throttle bodies | 4x Keihin CVK30 carburetors |
| Ignition: | BMS-K | Digital electronic, integrated with the injection, two spark plugs per cylinder | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 69.3 kW / 95 hp @ 9000 rpm | 58 hp / 43.2 kW @ 12000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 125 Nm /12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 81 Nm / 8.25 kgf-m / 59.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 3.7 kgf-m / 26.7 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain Transmission ratio: 16/44 | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion 37 mm, central spring strut | Ø43 mm upside-down fork. | 41mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel | Aluminium alloy swingarm with reinforcement truss. Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping. | Rising rate monoshock |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable | 2 x Ø320 mm discs, 4 piston caliper | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable | Single Ø245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 R19 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/60-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60 R 17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 160/60-17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1507 mm / 59.3 in. | 1440 mm / 5.6 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 890 mm - 910 mm / 35.0 in - 35.8 in | 810 mm / 31.6 in | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 30 Litres / 7.9 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.7 US gal |