Kawasaki Z 650RS (2022) vs BMW R 65 RT Monolever (1984-88)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | Z 650RS | R 65 RT Monolever |
| Years: | 2022 | 1984-88 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 39.65 cu-in | 649.6 cc / 39.6 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 60 mm | 82 x 61.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Induction: | DFI with Keihin 36mm x 2 throttle bodies | 2 x Bing constant depression carburetors |
| Ignition: | TCBI with electronic advance | Bosch contact free electronic ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 50.2 kW / 67.3 hp @ 8000 rpm | 35 kW / 48 hp @ 7250 rpm (rear tyre 31.3 kW / 42 hp @ 7200 rpm) |
| Max Torque: | 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 6700 rpm | 45.1 Nm / 4.6 kgf-m / 33.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed, return | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Sealed chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 175 mm / 6.9" |
| Rear Suspension: | Horizontal back-link with adjustable preload swingarm | Monolever swinging arm |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 120 mm / 4.7" |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single ∅200mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 90/90 - 18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) | 120/90 - 18 |
| Wet Weight: | 187 kg / 412.3 lbs | 196 kg / 432 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal | 22 liters / 5.8 US gal |