BMW R 1200ST (2005) vs Kawasaki ZR-X 400 II (2004-07)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model: | R 1200ST | ZR-X 400 II |
| Years: | 2005 | 2004-07 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in | 399 cc / 24.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 73 mm | 57.5 х 38.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air/Oil-cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Induction: | BMW engine management, BMS-K | 4x Keihin CVK30 carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital engine management | Transistor |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 81 kW / 110 hp @ 7500 rpm | 53 hp / 39.5 kW @ 11500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 115 Nm / 11.7 kgf-m / 85 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 37 Nm / 27.3 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically | Wet multi disc |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | System enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Three-section frame consisting of front and rear section, load bearing engine-gearbox unit | 39mm RWU telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | BMW Motorrad Telelever, stanchion diameter 35mm, central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with standard ESA | Dual shocks preload adjustment |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 305 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 298mm discs 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 110/80-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 150/70-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1495 mm / 59.1 in | 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 826 mm - 806 mm / 32.5 in - 31.7 in 780 mm / 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.4 in (special equipment low seat bench) | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Dry Weight: | 205 kg / 451.9 lbs | 186 kg / 410.1 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 21 Liters / 5.5 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |