Kawasaki Z 750 (2004-05) vs BMW R 1200RS LC (2015) vs BMW R 1200GS LC Adventure (2015) vs BMW R nineT Scrambler (2018-19)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | Z 750 | R 1200RS LC | R 1200GS LC Adventure | R nineT Scrambler |
| Years: | 2004-05 | 2015 | 2015 | 2018-19 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm outlet 34 mm | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 camshafts and 4 radially aligned valves per cylinder, central balancer shaft |
| Capacity: | 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 68.4 x 50.9 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid / Air cooled | Liquid / Air cooled | Air/Oil cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.3:1 | 12.5:1 | 12.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic Fuel Injection with 34mm throttle bodies | Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter | Throttle valve 52 mm Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter | Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 110 hp / 81 kW @ 110000 rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 81 kW / 110 hp @ 7550 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 7.6 kgf-m / 75 Nm @ 7800 rpm | 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 116 Nm / 86 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiple wet plate manual | Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated | Anti-hopping wet clutch | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth | 6 Speed | Constant mesh 6-speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft | Shaft | Shaft |
| Frame: | Diamond, high-tensile steel | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine | Tubular steel bridge frame, engine self-supporting | Four-section frame consisting of one front and three rear sections, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, removable pillion frame for single ride use |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm telescopic forks | Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm | BMW Motorrad Telelever; diameter 37 mm, central spring strut | Telescopic forks with 43 mm fixed-tube diameter |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 210 mm / 8.3 in. | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Bottom link, Uni-Trak, 4-way rebound adjustment, 7-way preload | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel | Cast aluminum single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload steplessly adjustable by hook |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 124 mm / 4.9 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 220 mm / 8.7 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2 X 320 floating discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) | 2x 320mm floating brake discs, 4 piston radial calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper, | Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (standard, part intergal, disengageable) | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston floating calipers |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-17 | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70 R19 | 120/70 R 19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 –17 | 180/55 ZR 17 | 170/60 R17 | 170/60 R 17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2080 mm / 81.9 in Width 780 mm / 30.7 in Height 1039 mm / 40.9 in | Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1300 mm / 51.1 in (excl. mirrors) | Height 1450 mm / 57.1 in Width 953 mm / 37.5 in Length 2210 mm / 87.0 in | Length 2175 mm / 85.6 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1330 mm / 52.3 in (excl. mirrors) |
| Wheelbase: | 1425 mm / 56.1 in | 1527 mm / 60.1 in | 1507 mm / 59.3 in | 1522 mm / 60.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 815 mm / 32.1 in | 760 mm - 820 mm / 29.9 in - 32.2 in | 890 mm - 910 mm / 35.0 in - 35.8 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal | 18 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 30 Litres / 7.9 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.5 US gal |