Kawasaki KLR 650 (2008-09) vs BMW K 1300 S (2010)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | KLR 650 | K 1300 S |
| Years: | 2008-09 | 2010 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 651 cc / 39.7 cu-in | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 83 mm. | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53 in |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin CVK40 | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) |
| Lubrication: | Forced lubrication (wet sump) | Dry sump |
| Ignition: | Transistorized | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm | 127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 47 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm | 140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, cable operation | Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Sealed Chain | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.266 (34/15) 2nd 1.444 (26/18) 3rd 1.136 (25/22) 4th 0.954 (21/22) 5th 0.791 (19/24) | 1st 2.398 / 2nd 1.871 / 3rd 1.525 / 4th 1.296 / 5th 1.143 / 6th 1.015:1 |
| Frame: | Semi-double Cradle Made of high-tech, round-section, high-tensile steel | Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Air-adjustable forks, | BMW Motorrad Duolever, central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 200 mm / 7.8 in | 115 mm / 4.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | UNI-TRAK® linkage, 5-way preload shock absorber with 4way rebound damping. | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 185 mm / 7.2 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 203mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 -21 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80 -17 | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Trail: | 112 mm / 4.4 in | 104.4 mm / 4.1 in |
| Dimensions: | Length 2295 mm / 90.4 in Width 960 mm / 37.8 in Height 1350 mm / 53.1 in | Length 2182 mm / 85.9 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. morrors) Height 1221 mm / 48.0 (excl. mirrors) |
| Wheelbase: | 1480 mm / 58.3 in | 1585 mm / 62.4 in |
| Seat Height: | 889 mm / 35 in | 820 mm/ 32.3 in - low seat 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Wet Weight: | 194 kg / 432 lbs | 254 kg / 550 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 23 Litres / 5.8 US gal. | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |