Triumph Bonneville 650 T120 (1972) vs Kawasaki ZZ-R 1200 / ZX-12C (2003)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Triumph | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Bonneville 650 T120 | ZZ-R 1200 / ZX-12C |
| Years: | 1972 | 2003 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, OHV | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 39.6 cu in | 1164 cc / 71.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 71 x 82 mm | 78 x 59 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x 30 mm Amal concentric carburetors | 4x Keihin CVKD40, TPS |
| Ignition: | Battery, coil | Digital ignition |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Clutch: | Multi-disc, wet | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Max Power: | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 7000 rpm | 158.8 hp / 116.8 kW @ 9800 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Cartridge-style fork with preload adjustment |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm, dual shocks | UNI-TRAK® system with remote reservoir shock with preload adjustment |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 -19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00 -18 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16L / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal | 23 Litres / 6.0 US gal |
| Wet Weight: | 181 kg / 399 lbs | 270 kg / 595 lbs |