Kawasaki KLR 250 (2004-05) vs BMW K 1600 GTL (2012) vs Yamaha SR 250 Classic (1997-) vs Aprilia RXV 450 (2007) vs BMW F 650CS Scarver (2004) vs BMW R 850 RT (1996-99)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Kawasaki	BMW	Yamaha	Aprilia	BMW	BMW
Model:	KLR 250	K 1600 GTL	SR 250 Classic	RXV 450	F 650CS Scarver	R 850 RT
Years:	2004-05	2012	1997-	2007	2004	1996-99
Engine:	Four stroke single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve	Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve	Four stroke, 77° V-twin cylinder,	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two-cylinder, horizontally-opposed Boxer engine, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity:	249 cc / 15.2 cu-in	1649 cc / 100.6 cu in.	239 cc / 15.2 cu-in	449 cc / 27.4 cu in	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	848 cc / 51.7 cu in.
Bore x Stroke:	74 х 58 mm	72 x 67.5 mm	73.5 x 56.5 mm	76 X 49.5 mm	100 x 83mm	87.5 x 70.5 mm
Compression Ratio:	11.0:1	12.2:1	8.9:1	12.5:1	11.5:1	10.3:1
Induction:	Keihin CVK34 carburetor	∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X	34mm Mikuni carburettor	Integrated engine management system controlling ignition and fuel injection. Throttle body: Ø38 mm	Fuel induction	Electronic injection, Bosch Motronic
Ignition:	CDI	Digital CDI	Electronically	Electronic	Electronic ignition integrated with fuel management	Electronic Bosch Motronic MA 2.4
Starting:	Kick	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	30 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8500 rpm	118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm	14.7 kW / 19.72 hp @ 7700 rpm	44.7 kW / 60 hp @ 13000 rpm	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm	53.2 kW / 73 hp @ 6750 rpm
Max Torque:	2.6 kgf-m / 18.8 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm	175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm	18.7 ft-lb / 25.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm	54 Nm / 5.5 kgf-m / 39.8 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm	62.3 Nm / 6.4 kgf-m / 46 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm	77 Nm / 7.85 kgf-m / 56 ft/lb @ 5600 rpm
Transmission:	6 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Shaft	Chain	Chain	Belt	Shaft
Front Suspension:	Air-adjustable leading-axle fork	Dual longitudinal control arm	32mm Telescopic forks	Ø45 mm Upside down fork, double adjustment	∅41mm Telescopic fork with integral brace	Motorrad Telelever, stanchion ∅35 mm, central strut, rebound damping adjustable.
Rear Suspension:	Uni-Trak single shock with adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping	Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable	Dual shock 5-way preload adjustment.	Box section aluminium swingarm with cast body, hydraulic monoshock with compression and rebound adjustment	Steel swingarm with progressive shock linkage	Die-cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, central strut, spring preload adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of a hydraulic handwheel, rebound adjustable damping.
Front Brakes:	Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	Single 200mm disc	Single Ø270 mm disc, 4 piston caliper	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	Drum	Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper	150mm drum	Single Ø240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single ∅276mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	3.00 -21	120/70 ZR17	90/90 R19	90/90 -21	110/70 ZR17	120/70 - ZR17
Rear Tyre:	4.60 -17	190/55 ZR17	120/80 R18	140/80 -18	160/60 ZR17	160/60 - ZR17
Fuel Capacity:	11 Litres / 2.9 US gal	26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal	10.8 Litres / 2.7 US gal	7.8 Litres / 2.1 US gal	15 Liters / 4 US gal.	20.5 Liters / 5.4 US gal