BMW K 1200S (2007-08) vs Aprilia SL 750 Shiver (2011) vs BMW K 1200S (2005-06) vs Kawasaki EN 400 Vulcan (1990-93) vs BMW K 1600 GT (2015)
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| Make: | BMW | Aprilia | BMW | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | K 1200S | SL 750 Shiver | K 1200S | EN 400 Vulcan | K 1600 GT |
| Years: | 2007-08 | 2011 | 2005-06 | 1990-93 | 2015 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, longitudinal 90°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1157 cc / 70.6 cu in | 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in | 1157 cc / 70.6 cu in | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 X 59 mm | 92 x 56.4 mm | 79 X 59 mm | 70 х 51 .Э mm | 72 x 67.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 13.0:1 | 10.7:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Injection | Integrated engine management system. Injection with Ride by Wire technology control of the throttle bodies | Injection | Keihin carburettor | 52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Digital electronic, integrated with the injection, two spark plugs per cylinder | Electronic | Coil | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 124.5 kW / 167 hp @ 10250 rpm | 69.3 kW / 95 hp @ 9000 rpm | 124.5 kW / 167 hp @ 10250 rpm | 45 hp / 32.8 kW @ 9000 rpm | 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 129 Nm / 13.2 kgf-m / 95.4 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm | 81 Nm / 8.25 kgf-m / 59.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 129 Nm / 13.2 kgf-m / 95.4 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm | 3.4 kgf-m / 24.5 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm | 175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain Transmission ratio: 16/44 | Shaft | Belt | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut | Ø43 mm upside-down fork. | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut | Telescopic forks | Dual longitudinal control arm |
| Rear Suspension: | BMW Paralever with progressive damping single shock absorber, remotely adjustable for preload and rebound | Aluminium alloy swingarm with reinforcement truss. Hydraulic shock absorber adjustable in spring preload and rebound damping. | BMW Paralever with progressive damping single shock absorber, remotely adjustable for preload and rebound | Dual shocks | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x Ø320 mm discs, 4 piston caliper | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single disc | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single Ø245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum | Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-17 | 100/90-19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/50-17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 190/50-17 | 140/90-15 | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Dry Weight: | 248 kg / 547 lbs | 189 Kg / 445 lbs | 248 kg / 547 lbs | 182.0 kg / 401.2 lbs | 295 kg / 650 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 L / 5.0 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 19 L / 5.0 US gal | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal |