BMW K 1200LT (1999-02) vs Kawasaki GPX 400R / EX400 Ninja (1987-90) vs Moto Guzzi V 50C (1982-86)
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki | Moto Guzzi |
| Model: | K 1200LT | GPX 400R / EX400 Ninja | V 50C |
| Years: | 1999-02 | 1987-90 | 1982-86 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1172 cc / 71.5 cu in | 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 490 cc / 29.9 cu-in |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | 10.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic intake pipe injection | Carburetor | 2x 28mm Dell'Orto PHBH carburetors |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 72 kW / 98 hp @ 6750rpm | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 10500 rpm | 48 hp / 35.7 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84 ft-lb @ 4750 rpm | 3.6 kgf-m @ 9000 rpm | NA |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Bridging frame consisting of die cast aluminium, engine de-coupled from vibration through bearings | Iron, Double cradle frame | Duplex spine type |
| Front Suspension: | Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅35 mm, central strut | 38mm Telescopic forks | Telehydraulic gas forks |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅320mm disc, 4 piston calipers, ABS | 2x discs | 2x 260mm discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single disc | Single 235mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 110/70-17 | 100/90 H18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/70 ZR17 | 130/70-17 | 130/90 H16 |
| Dry Weight: | 345 kg / 761 lbs | 177 kg / 390 lbs | 165 kg / 363.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 L / 5.8 US gal | 16 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |