BMW S 1000R (2014) vs Kawasaki KLX 125 (2014-) vs Kawasaki GPz 500S EX 500R Ninja (2009) vs Ducati 350GTV (1979-81) vs Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja (1998-00) vs Kawasaki KR1S (1992)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	Kawasaki	Kawasaki	Ducati	Kawasaki	Kawasaki
Model:	S 1000R	KLX 125	GPz 500S EX 500R Ninja	350GTV	GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja	KR1S
Years:	2014	2014-	2009	1979-81	1998-00	1992
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.	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Ttwo stroke, parallel twin cylinder, Electronic variable exhaust valve ( KIPS ) equipment
Capacity:	999 cc / 60.9 cu-in	124 cc / 7.6 cu-in	498 cc / 30.4 cu-in	349.6 cc / 21.3 cu in	498 cc / 30.4 cu-in	249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	80 x 49.7 mm	54.0 x 54.4 mm	74 x 58 mm	71.8 x 43.2 mm	74 x 58 mm	56.0 x 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio:	12.0:1/at least premium unleaded (95 RON)	9.5:1	10.8:1	9.6:1	10.8:1	7.4:1
Cooling System:	Liquid cooled	Air cooled	Liquid cooled,	Air cooled	Liquid cooled,	Liquid cooled
Induction:	Electronic fuel injection, digital motor electronics BMS-KP	Fuel injection: ø20 mm x 1 Keihin	2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor	2 x 26 mm Dell'Orto VHB 26 FS/FD	2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor	2x 28mm Keihin PWK carburetor
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Kick
Max Power:	118 kW / 160 hp @ 11000 rpm	10.3 hp / 7.6 kW @ 8000 rpm	60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm	17.5 kW / 24 hp @ 7500 rpm	60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm	59.1 hp / 43.2 kW) @ 10500 rpm
Transmission:	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	5-Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain 17/45	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain
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	35 mm Paioli fork	38mm Telescopic forks	41mm stanchions, air assisted telescopic fork with unstepped preload adjustment
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	Dual Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable	Swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload	Bottom Link Uni-Trak with air adjustable gas shock, unstepped preload, and four-way rebound damping
Front Brakes:	2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers	Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper	Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper	2 x 256 mm Brembo discs	Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper	2x discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper	Single 190mm disc 1 piston caliper	Single disc	Single 257mm Brembo disc	Single disc	Single disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	120/70 ZR17	70/100-19	110/70- 17	3.25-18	110/70- 17	100/70 VR17
Rear Tyre:	190/55 ZR17	90/100-16	130/70 - 17	3.50-18	130/70 - 17	130/60 VR18
Wheelbase:	1422 mm / 56 in	1285 mm / 50.6 in	1435 mm / 56.4 in	1400 mm / 55.1 in	1435 mm / 56.4 in	1365 mm / 53.7 in
Fuel Capacity:	17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal.	7.0 Litres / 1.9 US gal	15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal	14 L / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal	15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal	16.0 Litres / 4.2 gal