Honda XR 230 Motard (2007-09) vs BMW K 1200RS (1999-00)
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| Make: | Honda | BMW |
| Model: | XR 230 Motard | K 1200RS |
| Years: | 2007-09 | 1999-00 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single-cylinder, OHC | Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 223 cc / 13.6 cu-in | 1171 cc / 71.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 65.5 x 66.2 mm | 70.5 x 75 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Induction: | Carburettor VE3AF | Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Ignition: | CDI | Bosch Motronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 18 hp @ 7500 rpm | 97 kW / 130 hp @ 8750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 1.9 kgf-m @ 6000 rpm | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate | Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅35 mm, central strut |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm | Die cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, central strut, spring preload and rebound damping adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70 -17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/70 -17 | 170/60 ZR18 |
| Seat Height: | 805 mm / 31.7 in | 770 mm to 800 mm / 303 in. to 31.5 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 122 kg / 269 lbs | 266 kg / 586 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 8.7 Litres / 2.3 US gal | 22 L / 5.8 US gal |