BMW F 850GS Adventure (2020) vs Ducati 860GTS (1976-79) vs Kawasaki KLR 650 / ABS (2022)
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| Make: | BMW | Ducati | Kawasaki |
| Model: | F 850GS Adventure | 860GTS | KLR 650 / ABS |
| Years: | 2020 | 1976-79 | 2022 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, bevel gear driven | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves |
| Capacity: | 853 cc / 52 ci-in | 864 cc / 52.7 cu in | 652 cc / 39.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 84 x 77mm | 86 x 74.4 mm | 100 x 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.7:1 | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic intake injection | 2 x 32mm Dell'Orto PHF 32 A (C) carburetors | DFI with 40mm Throttle Body |
| Ignition: | Knock control and oxygen sensors. | Electronic | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick (electric starter optional) | Electric |
| Max Power: | 95 hp / 70.8 kW @ 8250 rpm OE output reduction 35 kW (48 hp) at 6,500 rpm OE RON91 unleaded regular fuel: 66 kW (90 hp) at 8,000 rpm | 41.9 kW / 57 hp @ 7700 rpm | 38.5 hp / 28.7 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiplate wet clutch (anti-hopping), mechanically controlled | Wet, multiplate | Wet multi-disc |
| Transmission: | Constant-Mesh 6 speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | O-ring chain | Chain | Sealed Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm USD forks | Marzocchi fork | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Aluminum double-sided swing arm, directly mounted, preload and rebound damping adjustable (Dynamic ESA) | Marzocchi dual shocks, 3-way adjustable | Uni-Trak gas charged shock with piggyback reservoir with adjustable rebound damping and spring preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 305 mm discs, 2 piston floating calipers | Single 280mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 300mm disc with 2-piston calipers, ABS optional |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265mm disc,1 piston floating caliper | 200mm Drum | Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper, ABS optional |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90-21 | 3.50 H18 | 90/90 - 21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 R17 | 4.00 H18 | 130/80 -17 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2300 mm / 90.5 in Width: 939 mm / 36.6 in (incl mirrors) Height: 1437 mm / 56.5 in (excl mirrors) | Length: 2200 mm / 86.6 in Width: 900 mm / 35.5 in Height: 1170 mm / 46.1 in | Length: 2281 mm / 89.8 in Width: 970 mm / 38.2 in Height: 1466 mm / 57.7 in - screen high Height: 1430 mm / 56.3 in - screen low |
| Wheelbase: | 1593 mm / 62.7 in | 1550 mm / 61.0 in | 1540 mm / 60.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 875 mm / 34.4 in SA low-slung: 815 mm / 32.0 in SA double seat low: 835 mm / 32.8 in SA double seat: 860 mm / 33.8 in SZ rally seat: 890 mm / 35.0 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in | 871 mm / 34.3 in |
| Wet Weight: | 244 kg / 540 lbs | 206 kg / 454 lbs | 207 kg / 456 lbs - ABS: 209 kg / 461 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 23 Litres / 6.0 US gal | 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal | 23 Litres / 6.1 US gal. |