BMW S 1000R (2020) vs Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Custom (2019-20) vs Suzuki GSX-R 600 (2016)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model: | S 1000R | VN 900 Vulcan Custom | GSX-R 600 |
| Years: | 2020 | 2019-20 | 2016 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 999 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 599 c / 36.6 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 80 x 49.7 mm | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 67.0 x 42.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.3:1 | 9.5:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Starting: | Electric, 0.8 kW | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 152 kW / 207 hp @ 13500 rpm | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 93.2 kW / 125 hp @ 13500 rpm with maximum RAM air |
| Max Torque: | 113 Nm / 83.3 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 67.7 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m / 49.9 ft-lb @ 11500 rpm, RAM air |
| Clutch: | Self-reinforcing multi-plate anti-hopping wet clutch, mechanically activated | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, slipper, cable operated |
| Transmission: | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox | 5 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt | #525 Chain, 114 links |
| Frame: | Aluminium composite bridge frame, self-supporting engine | Double-cradle, steel | Aluminium, twin spar extrusion frame |
| Front Suspension: | Upside-down telescopic fork, slide tube diameter 45 mm, spring preload, compression and rebound stage adjustable, DDC option: damping electronically adjustable | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | Showa Big Piston front-Fork (BPF) |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 125 mm / 4.9 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Aluminium underslung double-sided swinging arm with central spring strut, spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound stage, DDC option: damping electronically adjustable | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 117 mm / 4.6 in | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in. |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm floating disc, radial 4-piston fixed calipers | Single 300mm disc | 2 x 310 mm Discs, Brembo 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliper | Single 270mm disc | Single 220 mm disc, Nissin 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 80/90 -21 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/70 -15 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2073 mm / 81.6 in Width 846 mm / 33.3 in (with mirrors) | Length 2405 mm / 94.7 ub Width 894 mm / 35.2 in Heigh 1120 mm / 44.1 in | Length 2030 mm / 80.0 in. Width 715 mm / 28.1 in. Height 1125 mm / 44.7 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 1441 mm / 56.7 in | 1646 mm / 64.8 in | 1385 mm / 54.5 in. |
| Seat Height: | 824 mm / 32.4 in | 685 mm / 27.0 in | 810 mm / 31.9 in. |
| Wet Weight: | 193.5 kg / 426.6 | 277 kg / 610.8 lbs | 187kg / 412 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16.5 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |