Vespa 150 Cosa and Cosa Elestart (1988-98) vs Kawasaki GPz 400S (1988-89) vs BMW R 1200GS LC TE Exclusive (2017)
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| Make: | Vespa | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | 150 Cosa and Cosa Elestart | GPz 400S | R 1200GS LC TE Exclusive |
| Years: | 1988-98 | 1988-89 | 2017 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm |
| Capacity: | 150 cc / 9.2 cub in | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 57.8 x 57 mm | 70 x 51 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Ignition: | Electronic | CDI | BMS-K |
| Starting: | Kick start | Electric | Electric |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate | Wet multi disc | Oil lubricated, hydraulically operated |
| Max Power: | 6.25 kW / 8.5 hp @ 5700 rpm | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 10500 rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 12.75 Nm / 1.27 kgf-m / 9.4 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 3.6 kgf-m / 26 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm | 125 Nm /12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed, grip-shift, constant mesh | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Direct drive | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Pressed sheet steel, streamlined monocoque structure | Tubular, double cradle (aluminium) | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine |
| Front Brakes: | 150 mm drum | Single disc | 2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable |
| Rear Brakes: | 150 mm drum | Single drum | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable |
| Front Tyre: | 3.0 x 10" | 100/90-16 | 120/70 R19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.0 x 10" | 120/90-16 | 170/60 R 17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 7.7 L / 2 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal |