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) vs BMW F 800GS (2010) vs BMW F 800ST (2012)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | BMW | Kawasaki | BMW | Kawasaki | BMW | Kawasaki | Aprilia | BMW | BMW | 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 | F 800GS | F 800ST |
| Years: | 2016 | 2006 | 1998-00 | 2010 | 1991-92 | 2015 | 1991 | 2010 | 2014-16 | 2012 | 2010 | 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 | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | 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 | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft. @ 5800 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 | Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine | Bridge-type aluminium frame |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Telelever | ∅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 | ∅43mm Marzocchi. Upside down forks | 43mm Telescopic 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. | 230 mm / 9.1 in. | 140 mm / 5.5 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 | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece, | 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. |
| 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. | 215 mm / 8.5 in. | 140 mm / 5.5 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 | 90/90 - 21 54V | 120/70 ZR17 |
| 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 | 150/70 - 17 69V | 180/55 ZR17 |