Kawasaki Ninja 300 (2016-17) vs Kawasaki KLX 125 D-Tracker (2014-) vs BMW K 1300 S (2012)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | Ninja 300 | KLX 125 D-Tracker | K 1300 S |
| Years: | 2016-17 | 2014- | 2012 |
| Engine: | Four stroke . parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 296 cc / 18.0 cu-in | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 62 x 49 mm | 54.0 x 54.4 mm | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53 in |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.6:1 | 9.5:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Lubrication: | Forced lubrication, wet sump | Forced lubrication, wet sump | Dry sump |
| Induction: | Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 2 (Keihin), with dual throttle valves | Fuel injection: ø20 mm x 1 Keihin | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) |
| Ignition: | TCBI with Digital Advance | Digital DC-CDI | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 29.0 kW / 39 hp @ 11000 rpm | 10.3 hp / 7.6 kW @ 8000 rpm | 127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 27.0 Nm / 2.8 kg-fm @ 10000 rpm | 10.0 Nm / 7.3 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm | 140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet mDouble disk, manual | Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.714 (38/14) 2nd 1.789 (34/19) 3rd 1.409 (31/22) 4th 1.160 (29/25) 5th 1.000 (27/27) 6th 0.893 (25/28) | 1st 2.917 (35/12) 2nd 2.000 (32/16) 3rd 1.474 (28/19) 4th 1.182 (26/22) 5th 1.000 (24/24) | 1st 2.398 / 2nd 1.871 / 3rd 1.525 / 4th 1.296 / 5th 1.143 / 6th 1.015:1 |
| Frame: | Tube diamond, steel | Perimeter, steel | Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | 37 mm Telescopic fork, | 35 mm telescopic fork | BMW Motorrad Duolever, central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 115 mm / 4.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preload, | New Uni-Trak | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 132 mm / 5.1 in | 180 mm / 7.1 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 290 mm petal disc Single balanced actuation dual-piston | Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm petal disc Caliper: Dual-piston | Single 190mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70-17 M/C 54S | 100/80-17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/70-17 M/C 66S | 120/80-17 | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Trail: | 93 mm / 3.6 in | 94 mm / 3.7 in | 104.4 mm / 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1405 mm / 55.3 in | 1255 mm / 49.4 in | 1585 mm / 62.4 in |
| Seat Height: | 785 mm / 30.8 in | 805 mm / 31.7 in | 820 mm/ 32.3 in - low seat 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 3.8 US gal | 7.0 Litres / 1.9 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |