BMW K 1300 R (2010) vs Kawasaki Z1 (1973) vs BMW R 1200GS (2004) vs BMW F 800GS (2008) vs BMW F 800GS (2012) vs BMW S 1000RR (2015)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	Kawasaki	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW
Model:	K 1300 R	Z1	R 1200GS	F 800GS	F 800GS	S 1000RR
Years:	2010	1973	2004	2008	2012	2015
Engine:	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve 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 cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity:	1298 cc / 79.2 cu in.	903 cc / 55.1 cu-in	1170 cc / 71.4 in.	798 cc / 47.7 cub. in.	798 cc / 47.7 cub. in.	999 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53"	66 x 66 mm	101 x 73 mm	82 x 75.8 mm	82 x 75.8 mm	80 x 49.7 mm
Compression Ratio:	13.0:1	8.5:1	11.0:1	12.0:1	12.0:1	13.0:1
Starting:	Electric	Electric & kick	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Clutch:	Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated	Wet, multi-plate	Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated	Multiplate-plate in oil bath	Multiplate-plate in oil bath	Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, mechanically controlled
Max Power:	127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm	82 hp / 59.8 kW @ 8500 rpm	72 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm	62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm	62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm	146 kW / 199 hp @ 13500 rpm
Max Torque:	140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm	73.5 Nm / 54.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm	115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm	80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm	80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm	113 Nm / 11.5 kgf-m / 83.3 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm
Transmission:	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, straight-toothed
Final Drive:	Shaft	Chain	Shaft	Chain	Chain	Chain 17/45
Frame:	Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine	Double tubular steel cradle	Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing	Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine	Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine	Aluminium composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting engine
Front Suspension:	BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system	36mm Telescopic forks	Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable.	∅43mm Marzocchi. Upside down forks	∅43mm Marzocchi. Upside down forks	Upside-down telescopic fork Ø 46 mm, compression and rebound stage adjustable
Rear Suspension:	Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment	Dual shock, 5-way preload adjustment	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.	Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece,	Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece	Aluminium double-strut swingarm, compression and rebound damping adjustable
Front Brakes:	2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers	Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper	2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper	2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper	200mm drum	Single ∅265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	120/70 ZR17	3.25 H19	110/80 ZR19	90/90 - 21 54V	90/90 - 21 54V	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre:	180/55 ZR17	4.00 S18	150/70 ZR17	150/70 - 17 69V	150/70 - 17 69V	180/55 ZR17
Dimensions:	Length: 2228 mm / 87.7" Width (incl. morrors): 856 mm / 33.7" Height (excl. mirrors): 1095 mm / 43.1"	Length 2209.8 mm / 87.0 in.	Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width: 915 mm / 36.0 in (incl. mirrors) Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors)	Length 2320 mm / 91.3 in Width 945 mm / 37.2 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1350 mm / 53.1 in (excl. mirrors)	Length 2320 mm / 91.3 in Width 945 mm / 37.2 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1350 mm / 53.1 in (excl. mirrors)	Length 2050 mm / 80.7 in. Width 826 mm / 32.5 in. (incl. mirrors)Height 1140 mm / 44.8 in. (excl. mirrors)
Seat Height:	820 mm/ 32.3 in. (low seat 790 mm / 31.1 in)	812.8 mm / 32.0 in.	895 - 915 mm / 35.2 - 36.0 in	880 mm - 850 mm / 34.6 in. - 33.5 in.	880 mm / 850 mm / 34.6 in. / 33.5 in.	815 mm / 32.0 in
Dry Weight:	217 kg / 478 lbs	230 kg / 507 lbs	199 kg / 439 lbs	177.8 kg / 392 lbs	177.8 kg / 392 lbs	175.5 kg / 386.9 lbs
Wet Weight:	243 kg / 536 lbs	247.6 kg / 546 lbs	225 kg / 496 lbs	207 kg / 456 lbs	207 kg / 456 lbs	204 kg / 449.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	19 L / 5.0 US gal	18 Litres / 4.7 gal	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal	16 Litres / 4.2 US gal.	16 Litres / 4.2 US gal.	17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal