BMW S 1000R (2014) vs Kawasaki KLX 125 (2014-) vs Kawasaki GPz 500S EX 500R Ninja (2009)
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| Make: | BMW | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | S 1000R | KLX 125 | GPz 500S EX 500R Ninja |
| Years: | 2014 | 2014- | 2009 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 999 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 80 x 49.7 mm | 54.0 x 54.4 mm | 74 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1/at least premium unleaded (95 RON) | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled, |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Forced lubrication, wet sump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection, digital motor electronics BMS-KP | Fuel injection: ø20 mm x 1 Keihin | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 118 kW / 160 hp @ 11000 rpm | 10.3 hp / 7.6 kW @ 8000 rpm | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 112 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 82.6 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm | 10.0 Nm / 7.3 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm | 46.1 Nm / 4.7 kg-m @ 8500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiple disc antihopping clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated | Wet mDouble disk, manual | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain 17/45 | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Construction type aluminium bridge frame, enqine self-supporting | Perimeter, steel | Iron, Double cradle frame |
| Front Suspension: | Upside-down fork, stanchion diameter 46 mm, adjustable for bump and rebound SA DDC: electronically adjustable damping | 33 mm telescopic fork | 38mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Aluminium double-strut swingarm with central spring strut, adjustable rebound, SA DDC: electronically adjustable damping | New Uni-Trak | Swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 190mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single disc |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 70/100-19 | 110/70- 17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 90/100-16 | 130/70 - 17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1422 mm / 56 in | 1285 mm / 50.6 in | 1435 mm / 56.4 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 7.0 Litres / 1.9 US gal | 15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal |