BMW K 1600 GT (2012) vs Kawasaki ER-6f (2008) vs BMW F 650GS Dakar (2005)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | K 1600 GT | ER-6f | F 650GS Dakar |
| Years: | 2012 | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. | 649 cc / 39.6 cu-in | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 67.5 mm | 83 X 60mm | 100 x 83mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | 11.3;1 | 11.5:1 |
| Induction: | ∅52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X | 2x 38mm Electronic Fuel Injection Keihin | Fuel induction |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Digital TCBI | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm | 53 kW / 72.1 hp @ 8500 rpm | 37.3 kW / 50 hp @ 6800 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm | 66 Nm / 6.7 m-kg @ 7000 rpm | 60 Nm / 6.12 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiplate wet clutch, hydraulically activated | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Chill-cast rear frame: aluminium, extruded sections | Diamond, high-tensile steel | Bridge-type steel section frame with bolted-on rear section |
| Front Suspension: | Dual longitudinal control arm | 41 mm telescopic fork, | 41mm Telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 115 mm / 4.8 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 210 mm / 8.3 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable | Offset laydown single-shock with adjustable preload, | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 210 mm / 8.3 in. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 | 90/90 S21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 160/60ZR17 | 130/80-17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1680 mm / 66.1 in | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1479 mm / 58.2 in. |
| Seat Height: | 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) | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 870 mm / 34.3 in |
| Dry Weight: | 295 kg / 650 lbs | 178 kg / 392.4 lbs | 176 kg / 388 lbs. |
| Wet Weight: | 319 kg / 703 lbs | 200 kg / 440 lbs | 191 kg / 421.1 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 26.5 L / 7.0 US gal | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. |
| Consumption Average: | 5.95 L/100 km / 16.8 km/l / 39.5 US mpg | 23.4 km/lit | 4.7 l/100 km / 60.5 mph |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 11.7 sec | 12.7 sec | 14.4 sec |
| Top Speed: | 239.2 km/h / 148.6 mph | 199.5 km/h | 172 km/h / 106.9 US mpg |