BMW G 650GS Sertao (2012) vs BMW F 800GS Adventure (2015) vs BMW R 1200GS LC Adventure Black Edition (2018) vs Kawasaki ZL 600 Eliminator (1992-95) vs BMW R 1200RT LC (2014)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	BMW	BMW	Kawasaki	BMW
Model:	G 650GS Sertao	F 800GS Adventure	R 1200GS LC Adventure Black Edition	ZL 600 Eliminator	R 1200RT LC
Years:	2012	2015	2018	1992-95	2014
Engine:	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity:	652 cc / 39.8 cub. in.	798 cc / 47.7 cub. in.	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in	592 cc / 36.1 cu-in	1170, 71.4 co in
Bore x Stroke:	100 x 83mm	82 x 75.8 mm	101 x 73 mm	60 x 52.4 mm	101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio:	11.5:1	12.0:1	12.5:1	11.0:1	12.5:1
Induction:	Fuel induction	Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies	Electronic intake pipe injection	4x 30mm Keihin CV	Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Ignition:	Capacitor Discharge Ignition system	Digital CDI	BMS-K	Solid state digital	Digital engine management
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	37 kW / 48 hp @ 6500 rpm	62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm	92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm	74 hp / 54 kW @ 10500 rpm	92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque:	60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5000 rpm	80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm	125 Nm /12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm	53.8 Nm / 39.7 ft-lb @ 8500 rpm	125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Transmission:	5 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Chain	Shaft	Shaft	Shaft
Front Suspension:	∅41mm telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge	43mm Marzocchi upside down forks	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion 37 mm, central spring strut	37mm Kayaba air assisted forks	BMW Telelever
Front Wheel Travel:	210 mm / 8.3 in	230 mm / 9.1 in.	210 mm / 8.3 in	137 mm / 5.3 in	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension:	Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable,	Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring preload hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel	Dual shocks adjustable for rebound and preload damping	BMW EVO Paralever
Rear Wheel Travel:	210 mm / 8.3 in	215 mm / 8.5 in.	220 mm / 8.7 in	89 mm / 3.5 in	136 mm / 5.4 in
Front Brakes:	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper	2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS	2x 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable	Single 280mm disc	2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers
Rear Brakes:	Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS	Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable	Drum	Single 276mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	90/90 S21	90/90 - 21 54V	120/70 R19	100/90-18	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre:	130/80-17	150/70 - 17 69V	170/60 R 17	150/80-15	180/60 ZR17
Seat Height:	860 mm to 900 mm / 33.9 in. to 35.4 in.	890 mm / 860 mm / 35 in. / 33.9 in.	890 mm - 910 mm / 35.0 in - 35.8 in	715 mm / 28.1 in	805 mm / 31.5 in - 825 mm / 32.5 in (SA: 830mm / 850mm or 760mm / 780mm)
Wet-Weight:	191 kg / 421 lbs	229 kg / 505 lbs	263 kg / 580 lbs	209 kg / 460.7 lbs	274 kg / 604 lbs
Fuel Capacity:	17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	24 Litres / 6.3 US gal.	30 Litres / 7.9 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal	12 Litres / 3.1 US gal	25 Litres / 6.6 US gal