BMW K 1300 R (2010) vs Kawasaki Z1 (1973) vs BMW R 1200GS (2004) vs BMW F 800GS (2008) vs BMW F 800GS (2012)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | K 1300 R | Z1 | R 1200GS | F 800GS | F 800GS |
| Years: | 2010 | 1973 | 2004 | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. | 903 cc / 55.1 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 in. | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53" | 66 x 66 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.0:1 | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) | 4 x 28mm Mikuni VM28SC | Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric & kick | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Clutch: | Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated | Wet, multi-plate | Single plate dry clutch, ∅180 mm, hydraulically operated | Multiplate-plate in oil bath | Multiplate-plate in oil bath |
| Max Power: | 127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm | 82 hp / 59.8 kW @ 8500 rpm | 72 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm | 73.5 Nm / 54.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Shaft | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine | Double tubular steel cradle | Tubular space frame, engine load-bearing | Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine | Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system | 36mm Telescopic forks | Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable. | ∅43mm Marzocchi. Upside down forks | ∅43mm Marzocchi. Upside down forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment | Dual shock, 5-way preload adjustment | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable. | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece, | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 200mm drum | Single ∅265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.25 H19 | 110/80 ZR19 | 90/90 - 21 54V | 90/90 - 21 54V |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 4.00 S18 | 150/70 ZR17 | 150/70 - 17 69V | 150/70 - 17 69V |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2228 mm / 87.7" Width (incl. morrors): 856 mm / 33.7" Height (excl. mirrors): 1095 mm / 43.1" | Length 2209.8 mm / 87.0 in. | Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width: 915 mm / 36.0 in (incl. mirrors) Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in (excl. mirrors) | Length 2320 mm / 91.3 in Width 945 mm / 37.2 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1350 mm / 53.1 in (excl. mirrors) | Length 2320 mm / 91.3 in Width 945 mm / 37.2 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1350 mm / 53.1 in (excl. mirrors) |
| Seat Height: | 820 mm/ 32.3 in. (low seat 790 mm / 31.1 in) | 812.8 mm / 32.0 in. | 895 - 915 mm / 35.2 - 36.0 in | 880 mm - 850 mm / 34.6 in. - 33.5 in. | 880 mm / 850 mm / 34.6 in. / 33.5 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 217 kg / 478 lbs | 230 kg / 507 lbs | 199 kg / 439 lbs | 177.8 kg / 392 lbs | 177.8 kg / 392 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 243 kg / 536 lbs | 247.6 kg / 546 lbs | 225 kg / 496 lbs | 207 kg / 456 lbs | 207 kg / 456 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 L / 5.0 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. |
| Consumption Average: | 6.2 L/100 km 16.1 km/l / 37.9 US mpg | 48 mpg | 5.5 L/100 km / 18.0 km/l / 42.4 US mpg | 5.1 l/100km 19.6 km/l / 45.9 US mpg | 5.1 l/100km / 19.6 km/l / 45.9 US mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 10.7 sec | 12.61 sec / 105.63 mph | 12.3 sec / 181.5 km/h / 112.8 mph | 12.5 sec | 12.5 sec |
| Top Speed: | 265.8 km/h / 165.2 mph | 135 mph | 213 km/h / 132 mph | 199.0 km/h / 124 mph | 199.0 km/h / 124 mph |