BMW R 1200R (2008) vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 (2016) vs BMW R 1200GS (2005) vs BMW K 1300 S (2012) vs BMW G 650GS (2010) vs BMW R 1200GS (2004)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	Kawasaki	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW
Model:	R 1200R	Ninja 650	R 1200GS	K 1300 S	G 650GS	R 1200GS
Years:	2008	2016	2005	2012	2010	2004
Engine:	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity:	1170 cc / 71.4 cu in	649 cc / 39.65 cu /in	1170 cc / 71.4 in.	1298 cc / 79.2 cu in.	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	1170 cc / 71.4 in.
Bore x Stroke:	101 x 73 mm	83 x 60 mm	101 x 73 mm	80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53 in	100 x 83 mm	101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio:	11.0:1	11.3:1	11.0:1	13.0:1	11.5:1	11.0:1
Induction:	Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-K	2x Keihin 38mm throttle bodies	Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition	Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K)	Fuel induction	Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition
Ignition:	Digital engine management	TCBI with digital advance	BMS-K	Digital CDI	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system	BMS-K
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	80 kW / 109 hp @ 7500 rpm	53 kW / {72.1 hp @ 8,500 rpm	72 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm	127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm	37 kW / 48 hp @ 6500 rpm	72 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque:	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm	66 Nm / 6.7 kgf·m @ 7000 rpm	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm	140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm	60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Clutch:	Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated	Wet, Multi Disc	Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated	Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated
Transmission:	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed
Final Drive:	Shaft	O-ring chain	Shaft	Shaft	Chain	Shaft
Frame:	Tubular steel spaceframe, load-bearing engine	Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel	Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing	Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section	Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing
Front Suspension:	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut	41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork	Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.	BMW Motorrad Duolever, central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system	∅41mm telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.
Front Wheel Travel:	120 mm / 4.7 in	119 mm / 4.7 in	190 mm / 7.5 in.	115 mm / 4.5 in	170 mm / 6.7 in.	190 mm / 7.5 in.
Rear Suspension:	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable	Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload,	Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable.	Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable.	Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable.
Rear Wheel Travel:	140 mm / 5.5 in	124 mm / 4.9 in	200 mm / 7.9 in.	135 mm / 5.3 in	165 mm / 6.5 in.	200 mm / 7.9 in.
Front Brakes:	2 x 320mm discs, ABS	2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers	2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper	2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes:	Single 265mm disc, ABS	Single 220mm disc	Single ∅265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single ∅265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	120/70-ZR 17	120/70 -17	110/80 ZR19	120/70 ZR17	100/90-19	110/80 ZR19
Rear Tyre:	180/55-ZR 17	160/50 -17	150/70 ZR17	190/55 ZR17	130/80-17	150/70 ZR17
Dimensions:	Length 2145 mm / 84.4 in Width 906 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1273 mm / 50.1 in (excl. mirrors)	Length 2105 mm / 82.9 in. Width 760 mm / 29.9 in. Height 1200 mm / 47.2 in	Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width: 915 mm / 36.0 in (incl. mirrors) Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors)	Length 2182 mm / 85.9 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. morrors) Height 1221 mm / 48.0 in (excl. mirrors)	Length: 2185 mm / 86 in. Width: 920 mm / 36.2 in. (incl. mirrors) Height: 1440 mm / 56.7 in.(excl. mirrors)	Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width: 915 mm / 36.0 in (incl. mirrors) Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors)
Wheelbase:	1495 mm / 59.1 in	1410 mm / 55.5 in.	1507 mm / 59.3 in	1585 mm / 62.4 in	1484 mm / 58.4 in.	1507 mm / 59.3 in
Seat Height:	800 mm / 31.4 in	805 mm / 31.7 in	895 - 915 mm / 35.2 - 36.0 in	820 mm/ 32.3 in - low seat 790 mm / 31.1 in	860 mm to 900 mm / 33.9 in. to 35.4 in.	895 - 915 mm / 35.2 - 36.0 in
Dry Weight:	198 kg / 436.5 lbs	177.8 kg / 393 lbs	199 kg / 439 lbs	228 kg / 503 lbs	176 kg / 388 lbs.	199 kg / 439 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	18 Litres / 4.7 US gal	15.5 Litres / 4.1 gal	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal	19 Litres / 5.0 US gal	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal