Kawasaki BJ 250 Estrella (1991-95) vs BMW R 1200GS Rallye (2012)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | BJ 250 Estrella | R 1200GS Rallye |
| Years: | 1991-95 | 2012 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHV , 2 valves | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 66 X 63 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air/oil cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Induction: | Carburetor | BMS-K+, ∅50mm throttle butterfly |
| Ignition: | CDI | BMS-K |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 20 hp / 14.9 kW @ 6000 rpm | 81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 21 Nm / 15.5 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Single-plate dry clutch, ∅180mm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 190 mm / 7.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | 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: | 75 mm / 3.0 in | 200 mm / 7.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 230mm disc | Single ∅265mm disc 2 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90-18 51 P | 110/80 ZR19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 110/90-17 60 P | 150/70 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2090 mm / 82.2 in Width 780 mm / 30.7 in Height 1035 mm / 40.7 in | Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width: 953 mm / 37.5 in Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1400 mm / 55.1 in | 1507 mm / 59.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 745 mm / 29.3 in - 775 mm / 30.5 in adjustable | 850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in |
| Dry Weight: | 142 kg / 313 lbs | 205 kg / 452 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 156 kg / 344 lbs | 238 kg / 525 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |