Kawasaki Z 250 (2013-14) vs BMW R 1250R (2021)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | Z 250 | R 1250R |
| Years: | 2013-14 | 2021 |
| Engine: | Four stroke . parallel twin, DOHC | 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: | 248 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 1254 cc / 76.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 62 х 41.2mm | 102.5 x 76 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid / Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.3:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Induction: | 2x Keihin CVK30 carburetors | Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, 52mm throttle valve |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 23 kW / 31 hp @ 11000 rpm | 136 hp / 100 kW @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 21 Nm / 2.1 kgf m) @ 8500 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: | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel, | Two-section frame concept consisting of main frame with bolt-on rear frame, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork | Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm |
| Rear Suspension: | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preload | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel- related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel |
| Front Brakes: | Single 290 mm petal disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 276mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm petal disc 2 piston caliper | Single 276mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70-17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/70-17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2010 mm / 79.1 in Width 750 mm / 29.5 in Height 1025 mm / 41.3 in | Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in Height 1300 mm / 51.1 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1399.5 mm / 55.1 in | 1515 mm / 59.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 780 mm / 30.5 in. | 820 mm / 32.3 in OE low seat: 760 mm / 29.9 in OE sport seat: 840 mm / 33.0 in |
| Wet Weight: | 168 kg / 370 lbs | 239 kg / 526.9 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |