BMW K 1300 R (2010) vs Kawasaki Z1 (1973) vs BMW R 1200GS (2004) vs BMW F 800GS (2008) vs BMW F 800GS (2012) vs BMW S 1000RR (2015) vs BMW G 310R (2018) vs BMW G 310GS (2018) vs Kawasaki Z-X10R Ninja (2008)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	Kawasaki	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	BMW	Kawasaki
Model:	K 1300 R	Z1	R 1200GS	F 800GS	F 800GS	S 1000RR	G 310R	G 310GS	Z-X10R Ninja
Years:	2010	1973	2004	2008	2012	2015	2018	2018	2008
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	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves	Four stroke, rRearward-canted single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves	Four stroke, transverse four 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.	999 cc / 60.9 cu-in	313 cc / 19.1 cu in	313 cc / 19.1 cu-in	998 cc / 60.9 cu-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	80 x 49.7 mm	80 x 62 mm	80 x 62.1 mm	76 x 55 mm
Compression Ratio:	13.0:1	8.5:1	11.0:1	12.0:1	12.0:1	13.0:1	10.6:1	10.6:1	12.7:1
Starting:	Electric	Electric & kick	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	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	Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, mechanically controlled	Wet, multi-plate	Multiple-discs in oil bath, mechanically operated	Wet multi-disc, manual
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	146 kW / 199 hp @ 13500 rpm	25 kW / 34 hp @ 9500 rpm	25 kW / 34 hp @ at 9500	138.3 kW / 188 hp @ 12500 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	113 Nm / 11.5 kgf-m / 83.3 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm	28 Nm / 2.86 kgf-m / 20.7 ft-lb @ 7500 rpm	28 Nm / 2.86 kgf-m / 20.7 ft-lb @ 7500 rpm	113 Nm / 11.5 kgf-m @ 8700 rpm
Transmission:	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, straight-toothed	6-Speed, constant-mesh	Synchromesh 6-speed transmission, integrated in the motor housing	6 Speed
Final Drive:	Shaft	Chain	Shaft	Chain	Chain	Chain 17/45	Chain, O-ring	Chain	Sealed 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	Aluminium composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting engine	Tubular steel frame in grid structure with bolt-on rear frame	Tubular steel frame with bolted rear frame	Backbone/Twin-tube, aluminium (Pressed/die-cast composite structure)
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	Upside-down telescopic fork Ø 46 mm, compression and rebound stage adjustable	41mm Telescopic fork	41mm Upside-down fork	43mm inverted fork with DLC coating, adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs
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	Aluminium double-strut swingarm, compression and rebound damping adjustable	Aluminium swinging arm in conjunction with a directly mounted spring strut	Solid die-cast aluminum swingarm, directly hinged monoshock, adjustable preload	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak® with top-out spring, stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload
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	2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers	Single 300mm disc, ABS	Single 300mm disc, 4-piston fixed caliper, radially bolted	2x 310mm 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	Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single 240mm disc, ABS	Single 240mm disc, single-piston floating caliper	Single 220 mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	120/70 ZR17	3.25 H19	110/80 ZR19	90/90 - 21 54V	90/90 - 21 54V	120/70 ZR17	110/70 R17	110/80 - R19	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre:	180/55 ZR17	4.00 S18	150/70 ZR17	150/70 - 17 69V	150/70 - 17 69V	180/55 ZR17	150/60 R17	150/70 - R17	190/55 ZR17
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)	Length 2050 mm / 80.7 in. Width 826 mm / 32.5 in. (incl. mirrors)Height 1140 mm / 44.8 in. (excl. mirrors)	Length: 1988 mm / 78.3 in Width: 896 mm / 35.3 in	Length: 2075 mm / 81.7 in Width: 80 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors) Height: 1230 mm / 48.2 in (excl. mirrors)	Length 2110 mm / 83 in Width 710 mm / 27.9 in Height 1135 mm / 44.6 in
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.	815 mm / 32.0 in	785 mm / 30.9 in	835 mm / 32.9 in 820 mm / 32.2 in Low Seat 850 mm / 33.5 in Comfort Seat	880 mm / 34.6 in
Wet Weight:	243 kg / 536 lbs	247.6 kg / 546 lbs	225 kg / 496 lbs	207 kg / 456 lbs	207 kg / 456 lbs	204 kg / 449.7 lbs	158.5 kg / 349 lbs	169.5 kg / 374 lbs	208 kg / 458.5 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.	17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal	11 Litres / 2.9 US gal	11 Litres / 2.9 US gal	17 Litres / 4.4 us GAL