BMW F 800GS Adventure (2013) vs Kawasaki ZX-6R (ZX 636) (2005)
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model: | F 800GS Adventure | ZX-6R (ZX 636) |
| Years: | 2013 | 2005 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 636 cc / 38.8 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 82 x 75.8 mm | 68.9 x 43.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 13.9:1 |
| Lubrication: | Dry sump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies | 4x 38 mm Keihin, twin injection |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | TCBI with Digital advance |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm | 96 kW / 130.5 hp @ 14000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm | 70.5 Nm / 7.2 kgf-m / 52 ft. lbs @ 11,500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiplate-plate in oil bath | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | X-ring chain |
| Frame: | Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine | Perimeter, pressed-aluminium |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm Marzocchi upside down forks | 41 mm inverted cartridge fork with top-out springs, stepless rebound damping, stepless compression damping, fully-adjustable spring preload |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 230 mm / 9.1 in. | 120 mm / 4.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount, dual-range (high/low-speed) stepless compression damping, 25-way Adjustable rebound damping, fully-adjustable spring preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 215 mm / 8.5 in. | 133 mm / 5.2 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS | 2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single 210mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 - 21 54V | 120/65 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 - 17 69V | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Rake: | 26° | 25° |
| Trail: | 117 mm / 4.6 in. | 109 mm / 4.3 in |
| Dimensions: | Length 2304 mm / 90.7 in Width 925 mm / 36.4 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors) | Length 2105 mm / 2.8 in Width 715 mm / 28.1 in Height 1110 mm / 43.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 890 mm / 860 mm / 35 in. / 33.9 in. | 820 mm / 32.3 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 214 kg / 472 lbs | 164 kg / 361.5 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 229 kg / 505 lbs | 185 kg / 407.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal. | 17 Litres / 4.5 gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 12.5 sec | 11.0. sec |
| Top Speed: | 199.0 km/h / 124 mph | 263.8 km/h / 163.9 mph |