Kawasaki Z 1000 / ABS (2016) vs Kawasaki ZX-R 750R-K (1991) vs Kawasaki GPX 750R (1990) vs BMW C 600 Sport (2012-13)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | Z 1000 / ABS | ZX-R 750R-K | GPX 750R | C 600 Sport |
| Years: | 2016 | 1991 | 1990 | 2012-13 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, twin-cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1043 cc / 63.6 cu-in | 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in | 742 cc / 45.6 cu-in | 647 cc / 38.5 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 77.0 x 56.0mm | 71 x 47.3 mm | 68 x 51.5 mm | 79 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.8:1 | 10.8:1 | 11.2:1 | 11.6:1 |
| Induction: | DFI® with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles | 4x 39 mm Keihin CVKD (Constant Velocity) carburettors / Ram Air System (single intake) | 4x 34mm Keihin CV carburetors | Fuel injection BMS-E, 38mm Throttle valve |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Elctric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 104.5 kW / 142 hp @ 10000 rpm | 121 hp / 88.3 kW @ 10500 rpm | 106 hp / 74.5 kW @ 10500 rpm | 44 kW / 60 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 111 Nm / 11.3 kgf.m @ 7300 rpm | 7.4 kgf-m / 53.8 lb-ft @ 9750 rpm | 77.8 Nm / 57.3 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm | 66 Nm / 6.7 kgf-m / 48.7 lb-ft. @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | CVT (continuously variable transmission) |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Multi plate wet (oil submerged) hydraulic ‘slipper’ clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Centrifugal clutch |
| Frame: | Aluminum Backbone | Aluminium perimeter | Steel, Double cradle frame | Steel tube construction with aluminium die cast unit |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm inverted SFF-BP fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability | 41mm Upside-down forks, adjustable ride height, 13-way rebound, 8-way compression. | 38mm Telehydraulic forks electrically activated anti-dive | System Upside down fork Ø 40 mm / 1.6 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, remotely adjustable spring preload | Uni Track monoshock. adjustable ride height, preload, 4-way rebound. | Unit-track air assisted 4-way rebound damping adjustment. | System Cast single swingarm. |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 310mm discs etal-type rotors with radial-mount 4 piston monobloc calipers and ABS | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 270mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 270mm discs 2 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 250mm disc petal-type rotor with 1 piston caliper and ABS | Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper, ABS BMW Motorrad ABS (standard) |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 -R17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 110/90-16 | 120/70 R15 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/50 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 140/70-18 | 160/60 R15 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. |