BMW F 650GS Dakar (2006) vs Kawasaki ER-6f (2008) vs Honda FJS 600 Silver Wing / ABS (SW T-600GT) (2006-09) vs BMW K 1600 GT (2012) vs BMW F 800GS Trophy (2012) vs Kawasaki ZZ-R 1100 C (1990) vs Aprilia SMV 750 Dorsoduro Factory (2010) vs BMW K 75RTA Ultima (1996) vs BMW C 600 Sport (2012-13)
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki | Honda | BMW | BMW | Kawasaki | Aprilia | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | F 650GS Dakar | ER-6f | FJS 600 Silver Wing / ABS (SW T-600GT) | K 1600 GT | F 800GS Trophy | ZZ-R 1100 C | SMV 750 Dorsoduro Factory | K 75RTA Ultima | C 600 Sport |
| Years: | 2006 | 2008 | 2006-09 | 2012 | 2012 | 1990 | 2010 | 1996 | 2012-13 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, longitudinal 90°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four-stroke, horizontal three cylinder in-line, liquid cooled, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, twin-cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 649 cc / 39.6 cu-in | 582 cc / 35.5 cub in | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 1052 cc / 64.1 cu-in | 749.9 cc / 45.7 cu-in | 740 cc / 45 cub. in. | 647 cc / 38.5 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 83mm | 83 X 60mm | 72 x 71.5 mm | 72 x 67.5 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm | 11.0:1 | 92 x 56.4 mm | 67 x 70 mm | 79 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 11.3;1 | 10.2:1 | 12.2:1 | 12.0:1 | 76 x 58 mm | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.6:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel induction | 2x 38mm Electronic Fuel Injection Keihin | PGM-FI with automatic enrichment circuit, 4-hole injectors | ∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies | 4x Keihin CVKD40 carburetors | Integrated engine management system. Latest generation 3 maps (Sport, Touring, Rain) Ride-by-Wire throttle management. | Electronic injection, Bosch LE-Jettronic | Fuel injection BMS-E, 38mm Throttle valve |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm | 53 kW / 72.1 hp @ 8500 rpm | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 7500 rpm | 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm | 147 hp / 108 kW @ 10500 rpm | 67.3 kW / 92 hp @ 8750 rpm | 54.7 kW / 75 hp @ 8500 rpm | 44 kW / 60 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm | 66 Nm / 6.7 m-kg @ 7000 rpm | 54 Nm / 39.8 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm | 110 Nm / 11.2 kgf-m @ 8500 rpm | 82 Nm / 8.36 kgf-m / 60.4 lb/ft / @ 4500 rpm | 68 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m / 50 ft lb @ 6750 rpm | 66 Nm / 6.7 kgf-m / 48.7 lb-ft. @ 6000 rpm |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | 41 mm telescopic fork, | 41 mm Telescopic fork | Dual longitudinal control arm | ∅43mm Marzocchi upside down forks | 43mm forks preload and rebound adjustable. | Ø43 mm Upside-down fork, Sachs | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber | System Upside down fork Ø 40 mm / 1.6 in. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.3 in. | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 107 mm / 4.2 in | 115 mm / 4.8 in | 230 mm / 9.1 in. | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 160 mm / 6.3 in | 185mm / 7.3 in. | 115mm / 4.5 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable | Offset laydown single-shock with adjustable preload, | Swingarm with dual shocks, 5-positionspring preload adjustable | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece | Monoshock fully adjustable. | Aluminium alloy swingarm, gas-operated shock absorber with piggy back, with adjustable spring preload and compression and rebound damping. | Monolever swinging arm. | System Cast single swingarm. |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.3 in. | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 114 mm / 4.5 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 215 mm / 8.5 in. | 112 mm / 4.4 in | 160 mm / 6.3 in | 14mm / 4.5 in. | 115mm / 4.5 in. |
| Front Brakes: | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single 256mm disc 3 piston calipers ABS | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2 x Ø320 mm stainless steel floating discs, radial 4 piston caliper, Brembo | 2 x ∅285mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2x 270mm discs 2 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper ABS | Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single Ø240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, metal braided brake pipe, Brembe | Single ∅285mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper, ABS BMW Motorrad ABS (standard) |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 S21 | 120/70ZR17 | 120/80-14 | 120/70 ZR17 | 90/90 - 21 54V | 120/70 VR 17-V290 Tubeless | 120/70 ZR17 | 100/90-V18 | 120/70 R15 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80-17 | 160/60ZR17 | 150/70-13 | 190/55 ZR17 | 150/70 - 17 69V | 170/60 VR 17-V290 Tubeless | 180/55 ZR17 | 130/90-18 | 160/60 R15 |
| Seat Height: | 870 mm / 34.3 in | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 754 mm / 27.9 in | 810 - 830 mm / 31.9 - 32.7 in (standard) 780 - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.5 in(optional rider seat) 750 mm / 29.5 in (special accessory seat, single-section) | 880 mm - 850 mm / 34.6 in. - 33.5 in. | 780 mm / 30.7 in | 870 mm / 34.2 in | 810mm / 31.9 inches or 760mm / 29.9 inches for low seat model | 810 mm / 31.9 in. |