BMW R 4 (1932-37) vs Kawasaki ZL 750 Eliminator (1985-)
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model: | R 4 | ZL 750 Eliminator |
| Years: | 1932-37 | 1985- |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder vertical | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in. | 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 84 x 78 mm | 70 х 48.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 5.7:1 | |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 1 x carburetor type SUM CK 3/500 Fr | 4x Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | Battery ignition | CDI |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 10.4 kW / 14hp @ 4000 rpm | 77 hp / 57.4 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Plate spring, 9 laminae with 2 friction shock absorbers | 38mm Showa air assisted forks 142mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Suspension: | Rigid, sping loaded saddle | Dual Showa air assisted shocks, 106mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Brakes: | ∅160mm Drum | Single disc |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50 x 26" SS | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50 x 26" SS | 160/80-15 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12 L / 3.2 US gal | 13.5 Litres / 3.5 US gal |