Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (1992-93) vs Voxan Street Scrambler (2004) vs Kawasaki Zephyr 400 X (2004-08) vs BMW R 1200GS (2008) vs Kawasaki KLE 500 (2005-07) vs Kawasaki Ninja 300 KRT Edition (2016) vs Kawasaki GPz 600R Ninja / ZX 600R Ninja (1989-90) vs Kawasaki Z 440C (1979) vs Kawasaki H1 500 Mach III (1969) vs Kawasaki KLR 650 Coma Limited Edition (2016-17) vs Kawasaki H1 500 Mach III (1974-75) vs BMW F 650GS Dakar (2006) vs BMW R 39 (1925-27) vs BMW R 1200R Classic (2012)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Voxan | Kawasaki | BMW | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | Zephyr 750 | Street Scrambler | Zephyr 400 X | R 1200GS | KLE 500 | Ninja 300 KRT Edition | GPz 600R Ninja / ZX 600R Ninja | Z 440C | H1 500 Mach III | KLR 650 Coma Limited Edition | H1 500 Mach III | F 650GS Dakar | R 39 | R 1200R Classic |
| Years: | 1992-93 | 2004 | 2004-08 | 2008 | 2005-07 | 2016 | 1989-90 | 1979 | 1969 | 2016-17 | 1974-75 | 2006 | 1925-27 | 2012 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder , DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stoke, 72°V-Twin cylinder, DOHC, 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, parallel twin Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder | Four stroke . parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder, piston valve | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder, piston valve | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder vertical, OHV | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 738 cc / 45.6 cu-in | 996 cc / 60.7 cu-in | 399 cc / 24.4 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 296 cc / 18.0 cu-in | 592 cc / 36.1 cu-in | 443 cc / 27.0 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 651 cc / 39.7 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 247 cc / 15.1 cu in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 | 12.0:1 | 10.8:1 | 10.6:1 | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 | 6.8:1 | 9.8:1 | 6.8:1 | 11.5:1 | 6.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | 4x 32mm Keihin carburetors | Magneti Marelli electronic injection | 4X Keihin CVK30 carburetors | Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition | 2x 34mm Keihin carburetors | Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 2 (Keihin), with dual throttle valves | 4x 32mm Keihin CVK carburetors | 2x 32mm Keihin carburetor | 3x Mikuni VM28SC carburetors | Keihin CVK40 | 3x Mikuni VM28SC carburetors | Fuel induction | 1 x BMW Spezial ∅20 mm | Electronic intake manifold injection BMS-K |
| Ignition: | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge | Electronic | Full transistor | BMS-K | CDI | TCBI with Digital Advance | Digital | Battery powered coil | CDI | Transistorized | CDI | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system | Bosch magneto generator type G 1.8V/15W | Digital engine management |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Kick | Electric | Kick | Electric | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 71 hp / 52.6 kW @ 9500 rpm | 85 hp / 62 kW @ 7500 rpm | 49 hp / 36.8 kW @ 11000 rpm | 77 kW / 105 hp @ 7500 rpm | 44.8 hp / 33 kW @ 8500 rpm | 29.0 kW / 39 hp @ 11000 rpm | 75 hp / 54.7 kW @ 10500 rpm | 41 hp / 30.5 kw @ 7000 rpm | 60 hp / 45 kW @ 7500 rpm | 42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm | 60 hp / 45 kW @ 7500 rpm | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm | 4.8 kW / 6.5 hp @ 4000 rpm | 81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 3 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic forks no adjustmen | 43mm Paoli telescopic forks, 155mm wheel travel | Telescopic forks | Telelever, stanchion diameter 41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable. | 41mm Telescopic forks air assisted | 37 mm Telescopic fork, | 37mm Air assisted forks, AVDS adjustable anti-dive | Telescopic forks | Telescopic hydraulic forks | 41mm Air-adjustable forks, | Telescopic hydraulic forks | 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | Plate spring, 4 laminae | BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 41 mm, central spring strut |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual gas shocks adjustable for preload, rebound, and compression. | Single shock, hydraulic adjusted. 160mm wheel travel. | 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. | Steal awing arm with preload adjustment | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preload, | Single air assisted shock adjustable for rebound damping | Swingarm | Dual shocks, swing arm | UNI-TRAK® linkage, 5-way preload shock absorber with 4way rebound damping. | Dual shocks, swing arm | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable | Rigid, spring loaded saddle | 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 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2x discs | 2 x 305 mm discs, 4 piston caliper | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 290 mm petal disc Single balanced actuation dual-piston | 2x discs 1 piston calipers | Single 275mm disc | 200mm Drum | Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 296mm disc | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Internal shoe drum brake ∅150 mm / ∅5.90 in diameter | 2 x 320mm Discs, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single disc | Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 220 mm petal disc Caliper: Dual-piston | Single disc 1 piston caliper | Drum | 180mm Drum | Single 203mm disc 1 piston caliper | 180mm Drum | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | External shoe brake at the gearing on Cardan shaft | Single 265mm disc, ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 VR17 | 100/90-19 | 110/80-17 | 110/80 ZR19 | 90/90 VR21 | 110/70-17 M/C 54S | 110/90-16 | 3.00-18 | 3.25-19 | 90/90 -21 | 3.25-19 | 90/90 S21 | 27 x 3.5" balloon or with 26 x 3.0" high pressure tyres | 120/70-ZR 17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 VR17 | 150/70-17 | 140/70-18 | 150/70 ZR17 | 130/80 VR17 | 140/70-17 M/C 66S | 130/90-16 | 3.50-18 | 4.00-18 | 130/80 -17 | 4.00-18 | 130/80-17 | 27 x 3.5" balloon or with 26 x 3.0" high pressure tyres | 180/55-ZR 17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 17 Litres / 3.8 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 23 Litres / 5.8 US gal. | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 10 liters / 2.6 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |