BMW K 1600 GT (2012) vs Kawasaki ER-6f (2008) vs BMW F 650GS Dakar (2005) vs BMW K 1300GT (2010) vs BMW F 650CS Scarver (2004)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	Kawasaki	BMW	BMW	BMW
Model:	K 1600 GT	ER-6f	F 650GS Dakar	K 1300GT	F 650CS Scarver
Years:	2012	2008	2005	2010	2004
Engine:	Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity:	1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.	649 cc / 39.6 cu-in	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	1298 cc / 79.2 cu in.	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke:	72 x 67.5 mm	83 X 60mm	100 x 83mm	80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53"	100 x 83mm
Compression Ratio:	12.2:1	11.3;1	11.5:1	13.0:1	11.5:1
Induction:	∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X	2x 38mm Electronic Fuel Injection Keihin	Fuel induction	Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K)	Fuel induction
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm	53 kW / 72.1 hp @ 8500 rpm	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm	127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm
Max Torque:	175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	66 Nm / 6.7 m-kg @ 7000 rpm	60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm	62.3 Nm / 6.4 kgf-m / 46 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Transmission:	6 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Shaft	Chain	Chain	Shaft	Belt
Front Suspension:	Dual longitudinal control arm	41 mm telescopic fork,	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system	∅41mm Telescopic fork with integral brace
Rear Suspension:	Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable	Offset laydown single-shock with adjustable preload,	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable	Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment	Steel swingarm with progressive shock linkage
Front Brakes:	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes:	Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	120/70 ZR17	120/70ZR17	90/90 S21	120/70 ZR17	110/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre:	190/55 ZR17	160/60ZR17	130/80-17	180/55 ZR17	160/60 ZR17
Seat Height:	810 - 830 mm / 31.9 - 32.7 in (standard) 780 - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.5 in(optional rider seat) 750 mm / 29.5 in (special accessory seat, single-section)	790 mm / 31.1 in	870 mm / 34.3 in	820 - 840 mm / 32.3 - 33.1 in (low seat 800- 820 mm / 31.5 - 32.3 in)	780 mm / 30.7 in.
Fuel Capacity:	26.5 L / 7.0 US gal	15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	19 L / 5.0 US gal	15 Liters / 4 US gal.
Consumption Average:	5.95 L/100 km / 16.8 km/l / 39.5 US mpg	23.4 km/lit	4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 mph	6.2 L/100 km 16.1 km/l / 37.9 US mpg	4.7 l/100 km / 50 US mpg.
Standing ¼ Mile:	11.7 sec	12.7 sec	14.4 sec	11.4 sec	13.5 sec
Top Speed:	239.2 km/h / 148.6 mph	199.5 km/h	172 km/h / 106.9 US mpg	252.2 km/h / 156.7 mph	178.5 km/h / 110.9 mph