Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys (2015) vs BMW R 1250RT (2020)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | KLE 650 Versys | R 1250RT |
| Years: | 2015 | 2020 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead, spur gear driven camshafts , a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm |
| Capacity: | 650 cc / 39.6 cu-in | 1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 X 60mm | 102.5 x 76 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid / Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.6:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel injection: ø38 mm | Electronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 51 kW / 69 hp @ 8500 rpm | 136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 64 Nm / 6.5 kgƒ·m @ 7000 rpm | 143 Nm / 105.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing system |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Diamond, high-tensile steel | Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload. | BMW Motorrad 37mm Telelever, central spring strut |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in. | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload. | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, continuously adjustable spring preload by means of hand wheel, rebound-stage damping adjustable by hand wheel (Option: Dynamic ESA) |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 136 mm / 5.3 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60ZR17M | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Trail: | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 116 mm / 4.5 in |
| Dimensions: | Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in. Width 840 mm / 33.1 in. Height 1100 mm / 43.3 in | Length 2222 mm / 87.4 in Width 985 mm / 38.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1415 mm / 55.7 in | 1485 mm / 58.4 in |
| Seat Height: | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 805 mm to 825 mm / 31.6 in to 32.4 in 760 mm to 850 mm / 29.9 in to 33.4 in - optional |
| Wet Weight: | 216 kg / 476 lbs | 279 kg / 615 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 21 Litres / 5.5 gal | 25 Litres / 6.6 US gal |