BMW F 650 ST Strada (2000) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 883C Sportster Custom (2004-05) vs Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys (2016) vs Yamaha R1-Z (1992-93)
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| Make: | BMW | Harley-Davidson | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model: | F 650 ST Strada | Harley Davidson XL 883C Sportster Custom | KLE 650 Versys | R1-Z |
| Years: | 2000 | 2004-05 | 2016 | 1992-93 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, parallel twin cylinder |
| Capacity: | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 883 cc / 53.9 cub in. | 650 cc / 39.6 cu-in | 247 cc / 15.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 83mm | 76.2 x 96.8 mm | 83 X 60mm | 56.4 × 50.5mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 | 10.6:1 | 6.4:1 |
| Induction: | 2 x ∅33mm Mikuni carburetors | Carburetion (40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump) Air Cleaner/Filter Oval “racetrack”; | Fuel injection: ø38 mm | Carburetor |
| Ignition: | Digital | Digital CDI | Digital CBI | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Clutch: | Multi plate in oil | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet multi-plate |
| Max Torque: | 57 Nm / 5.8 kgf-m / 42 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm | 69 Nm 52 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm | 64 Nm / 6.5 kgƒ·m @ 7000 rpm | 3.7 kg-m @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | ∅41mm Telescopic forks non adjustable. | 39mm Conventional cartridge forks | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload. | Telescopic |
| Rear Suspension: | Rising rate monoshock preload adjustable. | Dual shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable | Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload. | Swinging arm |
| Front Brakes: | Single ∅300mm disc 2piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2x discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅210mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single disc |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90 -18 | D402F MH90-21 54H | 120/70ZR17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80 -17 | D401 150/80B16 71H | 160/60ZR17M | 140/70-17 |
| Seat Height: | 785 mm / 30.9 in. | Laden2 673.1 mm / 26.5 in Unladen 711.20 mm / 28 in | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 755 mm / 29.7 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |