Kawasaki KL 250 (1974-75) vs BMW F 650GS (2004)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | KL 250 | F 650GS |
| Years: | 1974-75 | 2004 |
| Engine: | Four stroke single cylinder. SOHC, 2 Valve | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 246 cc / 15.0 cu-in | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 70 х 64 mm | 100 x 83mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.9:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Induction: | Carburetor | Fuel induction |
| Ignition: | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system | |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 21 hp / 15.6 kW @ 8500 rpm | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 2 kgf-m / 14.4 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-17 | 130/80-17 |
| Dry Weight: | 140 kg / 308 . lbs | 176 kg / 388 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. |
| Consumption Average: | 78 mpg | 4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 US mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 16.9 sec | 13.4 sec |
| Top Speed: | 74 mph | 183.4 km/h / 114 mph |