Kawasaki Z 440C (1979) vs BMW G 650GS (2010)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | Z 440C | G 650GS |
| Years: | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 443 cc / 27.0 cu-in | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 62mm | 100 x 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 32mm Keihin carburetor | Fuel induction |
| Ignition: | Battery powered coil | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 41 hp / 30.5 kw @ 7000 rpm | 37 kW / 48 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 3.6 kgf-m / 26 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain |
| Frame: | Tubular, double cradle | Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | ∅41mm telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 96 mm / 3.7 in | 165 mm / 6.5 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable. |
| Front Brakes: | Single 275mm disc | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50-18 | 130/80-17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2070 mm / 81.5 in Width 775 mm / 30.5 in Length 1070 mm / 42.1 in | Length: 2185 mm / 86 in. Width: 920 mm / 36.2 in. (incl. mirrors) Height: 1440 mm / 56.7 in.(excl. mirrors) |
| Wheelbase: | 1370 mm / 53.9 In | 1484 mm / 58.4 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 166 kg / 366 lbs | 176 kg / 388 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 14.6 sec / 88 mp/h | 14.4 sec |
| Top Speed: | 115 mp/h | 169.5 km/h / 105.3 mph |