BMW C 650 GT (2014-15) vs BMW S 1000XR (2015) vs BMW K 1300GT (2010) vs BMW C 650 GT (2018-19) vs BMW C 400X (2018-19) vs BMW G 650 X Challenge (2008) vs BMW F 650GS Dakar (2008) vs BMW R 5 (1936-37) vs Kawasaki Z1-B (1975)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	Kawasaki
Model:	C 650 GT	S 1000XR	K 1300GT	C 650 GT	C 400X	G 650 X Challenge	F 650GS Dakar	R 5	Z1-B
Years:	2014-15	2015	2010	2018-19	2018-19	2008	2008	1936-37	1975
Engine:	Four stroke, twin-cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single rocker arms , 4 valves per cylinder, Intake/outlet mm 33.5/27.2	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, twin-cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder	Four stroke, Single cylinder, SOHC, 4 Valves, with rocker arm.	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity:	647 cc / 38.5 cub in.	999 cc / 60.9 cu-in	1298 cc / 79.2 cu in.	647 cc / 38.5 cub in	350 cc / 21.3 cub in.	652 cc / 39.8 cub in.	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	494 cc / 30.1 cu in.	903 cc / 55.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	79 x 66 mm	80 x 49.7 mm	80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53"	79 x 66 mm	80 x 69.6 mm	100 x 83 mm	100 x 83mm	68 x 68 mm	66 x 66 mm
Compression Ratio:	11.6:1	12.0:1	13.0:1	11.6:1	11.5:1	11.5:1	11.5:1	6.7:1	8.5:1
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric, 500 kW	Electric	Electric	Kick	Electric & kick
Clutch:	Centrifugal clutch	Multi-disc anti-hopping oil-bath clutch, mechanically operated	Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated	Centrifugal clutch	Centrifugal clutch	Multicdisc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated	Single plate, dry	Wet, multi-plate
Max Power:	44 kW / 60 hp @ 7500 rpm	121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm	127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm	44 kW / 60 hp @ 7500 rpm	25.3 kW / 34 hp @ 7500 rpm	39 kW / 53 hp @ 7000 rpm	37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm	17.9 kW / 24 hp @ 5500 rpm	82 hp / 59.8 kW @ 8500 rpm
Transmission:	CVT (continuously variable transmission)	Constant -mesh 6-speed gearbox, straight-toothed	6 Speed	CVT (continuously variable transmission)	Continuously variable CVT belt transmission	5 Speed	5 Speed	4 Speed	5 Speed
Frame:	Steel tube construction with aluminium die cast unit	Construction type aluminium perimeter frame, engine self-supporting	Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine	Steel tube construction with aluminium die cast unit	Tubular spaceframe	Bridge-type steel tube frame with bolted die-cast	Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section	Twin loop pressed steel frame	Double tubular steel cradle
Front Suspension:	System Upside down fork Ø 40 mm / 1.6 in.	Upside-down telescopic fork, stanchion diameter 46 mm, adjustable for bump and rebound optional: Dynamic ESA	BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system	System Upside down fork Ø 40 mm / 1.6 in	35mm Telescopic forks.	∅45mm Upside-down telescopic fork	41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	Telescopic fork	36mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension:	System Cast single swingarm.	Aluminium double-strut swing arm with central spring strut, adjustable for rebound, optional: Dynamic ESA	Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment	System Cast single swingarm.	Aluminum double-sided swing arm, double spring strut, adjustable spring preload	Aluminum 2-unit cast swing arm, air damping	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable	Rigid, spring loaded saddle	Dual shock, 5-way preload adjustment
Rear Brakes:	Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper, ABS	Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, ABS Pro (dynamic brake light currently for EU markets only).	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper, ABS	Single 265mm disc 1 piston caliper.	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston calipers	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	∅200mm drum	200mm drum
Front Tyre:	120/70 R15	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17	120/70 R15	120/70 ZR15	90/90 S 21	90/90 S21	3.00 x 19"	3.25 H19
Rear Tyre:	160/60 R15	190/55 ZR17	180/55 ZR17	160/60 R15	150/70 ZR14	120/70 S 18	130/80-17	3.50 x 19"	4.00 S18
Wet Weight:	261 kg / 575 lbs.	228 kg / 502.6 lbs	255 kg / 562 lbs	261 kg / 575 lbs	204 kg / 450 lbs	156 kg / 344 lbs.	191 kg / 421.1 lbs.	175 kg / 386 lbs	247.6 kg / 546 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	16 Litres / 4.2 us gal.	20 Litres / 5.2 US gal	19 L / 5.0 US gal	16 Litres / 4.2 us gal	12.8 Litres / 3.4 US gal	9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	15 L / 4.0 US gal	18 Litres / 4.7 gal