BMW R 100T (1978) vs Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja (1989-90)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model: | R 100T | GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja |
| Years: | 1978 | 1989-90 |
| Engine: | Air cooled, four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 980 cc / 59.8 cu in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 70.6 mm | 74 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Induction: | 2 x Bing V94 Carburetors | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Battery ignition | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Clutch: | Single disc with lever-action diaphragm spring | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Max Power: | 51 kW / 70 hp @ 7250 rpm | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 77 Nm / 7.85 kgf-m / 56.8 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | 46.1 Nm / 4.7 kg-m @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber | 38mm Telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 225 mm / 8.86 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Paralever swinging arm | Swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 180 mm / 7.1 in | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅260mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | ∅260mm Drum | 160mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 1.85 B19 | 100/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 2.75 C18 | 120/90-16 |
| Seat Height: | 810 mm / 31.9 in | 770 mm / 30.0 in |
| Dry Weight: | 215 kg / 474 lbs | 170 kg / 370 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal | 15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal |