BMW R 1200RS LC (2017) vs Kawasaki Z 650 (2018)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model: | R 1200RS LC | Z 650 |
| Years: | 2017 | 2018 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm outlet 34 mm | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 649 cc / 39.65 cu /in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 83 x 60 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid / Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Induction: | Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter | DFI® with Keihin 36mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | BMS-K | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 50.2 kW / 67.3 hp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 65.7 Nm / 48.4 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Transmission: | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Sealed chain |
| Frame: | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | 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 | Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 X 320 floating discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper, | Single 220mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70 -17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR 17 | 160/50 -17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1300 mm / 51.1 in (excl. mirrors) | Length 2055 mm / 80.9 in. Width 779 mm / 30.6 in Height 1080 mm / 42.5 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1527 mm / 60.1 in | 1410 mm / 55.5 in. |
| Seat Height: | 760 mm - 820 mm / 29.9 in - 32.2 in | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Wet Weight: | 231 kg / 509.2 lbs | 187 kg / 412 lbs lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal |