BMW R 1100GS (1998) vs Husqvarna TE 450 (2006-07) vs Kawasaki AR 50 (1981-96)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Husqvarna | Kawasaki |
| Model: | R 1100GS | TE 450 | AR 50 |
| Years: | 1998 | 2006-07 | 1981-96 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves | Two stroke, single cylinder, disc valve. |
| Capacity: | 1084 cc / 66.1 cu in | 449 cc / 27.4 cu-in | 49 cc / 3.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 99 x 70.5 mm | 97 x 60.7 mm | 49 x 41.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air/oil-cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.3:1 | 12.0;1 | 7.8:1 |
| Induction: | Bosch Motronic 2.2 with fuel cutoff when coasting | 41mm Keihin MX carburetor | Mikuni VM18SC Carburetor |
| Ignition: | Electronic MA 2.2 controlled by Bosch Motronic | CDI | Capacitor discharge |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric & KICK | Kick |
| Max Power: | 59 kW / 80 hp @ 6750 rpm | 46.9 hp / 34.5 kW @ 8500 rpm | 10.2 hp / 7.5 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 97Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71 lb-ft / @ 5250 rpm | 41.5 Nm / 30.6 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 8.53 Nm @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Three piece (front and rear sections with load-bearing engine) | Steel single tube cradle (round tubes); rear frame in light alloy | Steel single-cradle |
| Front Suspension: | BMW Telelever Single gas-filled shock absorber with progressive coil spring, Preload adjustment (five steps) | Marzocchi "Upside-Down" telescopic hydraulic fork with advanced axle. compression and rebound stroke adjustment | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | BMW Paralever (single-sided swinging arm) Single gas-filled shock absorber with coil spring, Preload adjustment (continuously adjustable by handwheel), Rebound damping (continuously adjustable by screw) | Sachs progressive "Soft Damp" type with single hydraulic shock absorber, spring preload adjustment, compression and rebound adjustment | Swingarm with monoshock |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅297mm Discs, 3 piston calipers | Single 260mm disc | Single 232mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅250mm disc, 3 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc | 130 drum |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80 R19 | 90/90-21 | 2.50–18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 R17 | 140/80-18 | 2.75–18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1509 mm / 59.4 in | 1460 mm / 57.5 in | 1205 mm / 47.4 in |
| Dry Weight: | 225 kg / 496.0 lbs | 116 kg / 255.7 lbs | 78 kg / 172 lbs |
| Ground Clearance: | 200 mm / 7.8 in | 340 mm / 13.4 in | 175 mm / 6.8 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24 Liters / US 6.3 gal | 7.7 Litres / 2.0 US gal | 9.8 Litres / 2.1 US gal |