BMW R 1200RT LC Iconic Limited Edition (2016) vs BMW F 800S (2006) vs Kawasaki GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250 (1998-00) vs BMW F 800ST (2010) vs Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja (1991-92) vs BMW F 800GS (2015) vs Kawasaki ZX-R 750-J (1991) vs Aprilia SMV 750 Dorsoduro Factory (2010) vs BMW C Evolution (2014-16) vs BMW F 800GS Trophy (2012)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	BMW	Kawasaki	BMW	Kawasaki	BMW	Kawasaki	Aprilia	BMW	BMW
Model:	R 1200RT LC Iconic Limited Edition	F 800S	GPX 250R / EX250 Ninja / ZZR 250	F 800ST	GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja	F 800GS	ZX-R 750-J	SMV 750 Dorsoduro Factory	C Evolution	F 800GS Trophy
Years:	2016	2006	1998-00	2010	1991-92	2015	1991	2010	2014-16	2012
Engine:	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke . parallel twin, DOHC , 4 valve per cylinder	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, longitudinal 90°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Drive train swing arm with liquid-cooled alternator; permanently excited synchronous machine with surface magnets, internal rotor	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max Torque:	125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm	80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft. @ 5800 rpm	24 Nm / 17.7 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm	80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft. @ 5800 rpm	46.1 Nm / 4.7 kg-m @ 8500 rpm	80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm	7.45 kgf-m / 53.8 lb-ft @ 9000rpm	82 Nm / 8.36 kgf-m / 60.4 lb/ft / @ 4500 rpm	72 Nm from 0 to 4,500 rpm	80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm
Frame:	Tubular steel frame, engine load-bearing	Bridge-type aluminium frame	Tubular diamond design	Bridge-type aluminium frame	Iron, Double cradle frame	Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine	Aluminium perimeter	Modular tubular steel frame fastened to aluminium side plates with by high strength bolts. Removable rear subframe.	Hybrid chassis with die-cast aluminium load-bearing battery casing, bolt-on tubular-steel stearing head carrier and rear frame	Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine
Front Suspension:	BMW Telelever	âˆ…43mm Telescopic forks	Telescopic forks	∅43mm Telescopic forks	38mm Telescopic forks	43mm Marzocchi. Upside down forks	43mm Upside-down forks, adjustable ride height, 13-way rebound	Ø43 mm Upside-down fork, Sachs	Upside-down fork Ø 40 mm	∅43mm Marzocchi upside down forks
Front wheel Travel:	120 mm / 4.7 in	140 mm / 5.5 in.	140 mm / 5.5 in	140 mm / 5.5 in.	130 mm / 5.1 in	230 mm / 9.1 in.	120 mm / 4.7 in	160 mm / 6.3 in	120 mm / 4.7 in	230 mm / 9.1 in.
Rear Suspension:	BMW EVO Paralever	Die-cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with rear wheal axle and eccentric adjustment, central spring stud , spring pre-loaded hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable.	UNI-TRAK single shock	Die-cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with rear wheal axle and eccentric adjustment, central spring stud , spring pre-loaded hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable.	Swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload	Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece	Uni Track monoshock. adjustable ride height, preload, 4-way rebound	Aluminium alloy swingarm, gas-operated shock absorber with piggy back, with adjustable spring preload and compression and rebound damping.	single-sided swing arm with direct-link spring strut, spring pre-load manually adjustable over 7 settings	Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece
Rear wheel Travel:	136 mm / 5.4 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	130 mm / 5.1 in	140 mm / 5.5 in	100 mm / 3.9 in	215 mm / 8.5 in.	120 mm / 4.7 in	160 mm / 6.3 in	115 mm / 4.5 in	215 mm / 8.5 in.
Front Tyre:	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17	100/80-16	120/70 ZR17	100/90-16	90/90 - 21 54V	120/70ZR17 /Std Pressure 36psi	120/70 ZR17	120/70 R 15	90/90 - 21 54V
Rear Tyre:	180/60 ZR17	180/55 ZR17	130/80-16	180/55 ZR17	120/90-16	150/70 - 17 69V	180/55ZR17 /Std Pressure 41psi	180/55 ZR17	160/60 R 15	150/70 - 17 69V