BMW R 1200CL (2005-06) vs Kawasaki ZZ-R 400 (1990-91) vs Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (1992-93)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | R 1200CL | ZZ-R 400 | Zephyr 750 |
| Years: | 2005-06 | 1990-91 | 1992-93 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder , DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in. | 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 738 cc / 45.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73mm | 57.5 x 38.5 mm | 66 x 54 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 11.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel injection | 4x Keihin CVK30 carburetors | 4x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI Bosch Electronic | Digital | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 44.5 kW / 61 hp @ 5000 rpm | 58 hp / 43.2 kW @ 12000 rpm | 71 hp / 52.6 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 98 Nm / 10.0 kgf-m / 72.27 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 3.7 kgf-m / 26.7 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm | 56.8 Nm / 42.0 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Motorrad Telelever, stanchion ∅35mm, central strut | 41mm Telescopic forks | 41mm Telescopic forks no adjustmen |
| Rear Suspension: | Die cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever, WAD strut (travel related damping), spring preload adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel. | Rising rate monoshock | Dual gas shocks adjustable for preload, rebound, and compression. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-18 | 120/60-17 | 120/70 VR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/80-15 | 160/60-17 | 150/70 VR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1641 mm / 64.6 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in | 1455 mm / 57.2 in |
| Seat Height: | 745 mm / 29.3 in | 780 mm / 30.7 in | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Dry Weight: | 289 kg / 637 lbs | 197 kg / 434.3 lbs | 201 kg / 443 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17.5 Litres / 4.5 gal | 16 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |