Kawasaki Zephyr 400 X (2004-08) vs BMW R 1200R Touring Special (2010)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | Zephyr 400 X | R 1200R Touring Special |
| Years: | 2004-08 | 2010 |
| Engine: | Four stroke parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 399 cc / 24.4 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 55 х 42 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air/Oil-cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | 4X Keihin CVK30 carburetors | Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-K |
| Ignition: | Full transistor | Digital engine management |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 49 hp / 36.8 kW @ 11000 rpm | 80 kW / 109 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 3.1 kgf m / 22.4 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi disc | Single disc dry clutch, hydraulically actuated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | 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 |
| Front Brakes: | 2x discs | 2 x 320mm discs, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc | Single 265mm disc, ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80-17 | 120/70-ZR 17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/70-18 | 180/55-ZR 17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1435 mm / 56.5 in | 1495 mm / 59.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 770 mm / 30.1 in | 800 mm / 31.4 in |
| Dry Weight: | 179 kg / 395 lbs | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |