Kawasaki KLR 250 (2004-05) vs BMW F 700GS (2014)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | KLR 250 | F 700GS |
| Years: | 2004-05 | 2014 |
| Engine: | Four stroke single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 х 58 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin CVK34 carburetor | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | CDI | Knock control and oxygen sensors. |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 30 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8500 rpm | 55 kW / 75 hp @ 7300 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 2.6 kgf-m / 18.8 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 77 Nm / 7.9 kg-m / 56.8 lbs/ft @ 5500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.000:1 2nd 2.000:1 3rd 1.500:1 4th 1.250:1 5th 1.050:1 6th 0.904:1 | 1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.38 / 4th 1.17 / 5th 1.04 / 6th 0.96:1 |
| Front Suspension: | Air-adjustable leading-axle fork | Conventional ∅41mm telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 231 mm / 9.1 in | 180 mm / 7.1 in.. |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak single shock with adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping | Gas pressure spring strut |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 231 mm / 9.1 in | 170 mm / 6.7 in. |
| Front Brakes: | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00 -21 | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.60 -17 | 140/80-R17 |
| Seat Height: | 856mm / 33.7 in | 820 mm - 790 mm / 32.3 in. - 31.1 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 117 kg / 258 lbs | 186 kg / 410 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal | 16 L / 3.6 US gal |