Honda GLX 1800 Gold Wing (2007) vs Kawasaki KLX 125 D-Tracker (2014-) vs Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV (1973) vs Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan Classic (2008-09) vs Kawasaki Z 1000 (2003-04) vs Kawasaki KRR ZX-150 Ninja (2008-10) vs BMW G 650GS (2010) vs Kawasaki Z 550F (1979) vs Kawasaki ZX-R 750-H1 (1989)
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| Make: | Honda | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | BMW | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | GLX 1800 Gold Wing | KLX 125 D-Tracker | H2 750 Mach IV | VN 900 Vulcan Classic | Z 1000 | KRR ZX-150 Ninja | G 650GS | Z 550F | ZX-R 750-H1 |
| Years: | 2007 | 2014- | 1973 | 2008-09 | 2003-04 | 2008-10 | 2010 | 1979 | 1989 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC, 2-valve per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder | Four stroke V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Two stroke, single cylinder, Crankcase Reed Valve | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1832 cc / 111.8 cub in. | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in | 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in | 903 cc / 49 cu-in | 953 cc / 58.1 cu-in | 148 cc / 9.0 cu-in | 652 cc / 39.8 cub. in. | 553 cc / 33.7 cu-in | 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 71 mm | 54.0 x 54.4 mm | 71 х 63 mm | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 77.2 x 50.9 mm | 59 x 54.4 mm | 100 x 83 mm | 58 x 52.4 mm | 68 x 51.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 | 7.1:1 | 9.5:1 | 11.2:1 | 7.2:1 | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Induction: | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection, 40mm throttle bore with automatic choke | Fuel injection: ø20 mm x 1 Keihin | 3 x 30mm Mikuni VM30SC carburetors | Fuel injection: ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles | 4x 38mm throttle bodies | Mikuni VM28 | Fuel induction | 4x 22mm TK | 4x 36 mm Keihin CVKD (Constant Velocity) carburettors |
| Ignition: | Computer controlled digital | Digital DC-CDI | CDI | Digital | Digital | DC-CDI | Capacitor Discharge Ignition system | CDI | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick | Electric | Electric | Kick | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 86 kW /118 hp @ 5500 rpm | 10.3 hp / 7.6 kW @ 8000 rpm | 74 hp / 55.1 kW @ 6800 rpm | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 5700 rpm | 127 hp / 92.7 kW @ 10000 rpm | 30 hp / 22.1 kW @ 10500 rpm | 37 kW / 48 hp @ 6500 rpm | 58 hp / 43.2 kW @ 9000 rpm | 105.3 hp / 78.4 kW @ 10500rpm |
| Max Torque: | 167 Nm / 17.03 kgf-m / 120.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 10.0 Nm / 7.3 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm | 77.4 Nm / 7.9 kgf-m @ 6500 rpm | 78 Nm / 8.0 kg-fm @ 3700 rpm | 95.6 Nm / 70.5 ft/ lbs @ 8000 rpm | 21.6 Nm / 2.20 kgf∙m @ 9,000 rpm | 60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44.25 lb-ft. @ 5200 rpm | 35.5 ft-lb / 48.1 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 6.76 Kg-m / 48.8 lb-ft @ 9000rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Chain | Belt | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 45mm fork with anti-dive system | 35 mm telescopic fork | Telescopic forks non adjustable | 41mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload | 41mm cartridge fork, rebound, spring preload adjustable | Telescopic fork, 110mm wheel travel. | ∅41mm telescopic fork with stabilizer bridge | 36mm Telescopic forks | 43mm Telescopic forks. adjustable preload and 12-way rebound damping, |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link: electronically controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets | New Uni-Trak | Dual shocks preload adjustable | Uni-Trak with 7-way adjustable preload | Uni-Trak, rebound spring preload adjustable | Uni-Trak | Spring setting and rebound stage damping continuously adjustable. | Dual shock, 5-way preload | Uni Track monoshock. adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping, 140mm wheel travel. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 296 mm discs, 3 piston calipers | Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 295mm disc | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 300mm 4 piston calipers | Single disc | Single ∅300mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2X 250mm disc | 2x 310mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 316 mm disc, 3 piston caliper | Single 190mm disc 1 piston caliper | 203mm drum | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single disc | Single ∅240mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single disc | Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/70 R18 | 100/80-17 | 8.25-19 | 130/90 -16 | 120/70 R17 | 90/90-17 | 100/90-19 | 3.25-19 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/60 R16 | 120/80-17 | 4.00-18 | 180/70 -15 | 190/50 R17 | 100/80-17 | 130/80-17 | 3.75-18 | 170/60 ZR17 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 25 Litres / 6.6 gal | 7.0 Litres / 1.9 US gal | 16.7 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal | 11.5 Litres / 3.0 US gal | 17.3 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |