BMW R 1200GS Adventure (2006) vs Kawasaki KLR 250 (1989-90)
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model: | R 1200GS Adventure | KLR 250 |
| Years: | 2006 | 1989-90 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 in. | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 74 х 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air/oil cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic intake pipe injection/digital engine management: BMS-K with overrun fuel cut off, dual ignition | Keihin CVK34 carburetor |
| Ignition: | BMS-K | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 73 kW / 98 hp @ 7000 rpm | 28 hp / 20.8 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 84.8 ft-lbs @ 5500 rpm | 2.3 kgf-m / 16.6 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telelever, stanchion ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable. | Air-adjustable leading-axle fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 210 mm / 8.3 in | 231 mm / 9.1 in |
| Rear Suspension: | 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. | Uni-Trak single shock with adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 220 mm / 8.7 in | 231 mm / 9.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 305mm discs, 4 piston caliper | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80 ZR19 | 3.00 - 21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 ZR17 | 4.60 - 17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1507 mm / 59.3 in | 1415mm / 55.71 in |
| Seat Height: | 890 - 910 mm / 35.0 - 35.8 in | 856mm / 33.7 in |
| Dry Weight: | 223 kg / 492 lbs | 117 kg / 258 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 33 Litres / 8.7 US gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal |