Kawasaki BJ 250 Estrella (1991-95) vs BMW R 1200GS Rallye (2012) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLHR Road King (2011) vs Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan Classic (1998-01)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW | Harley-Davidson | Kawasaki |
| Model: | BJ 250 Estrella | R 1200GS Rallye | Harley Davidson FLHR Road King | VN 800 Vulcan Classic |
| Years: | 1991-95 | 2012 | 2011 | 1998-01 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHV , 2 valves | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, Twin Cam 96 vibration isolation-mounted Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 1584 cc / 96 cu-in | 805 cc / 49.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 66 X 63 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 95.2 x 111.2 mm | 88 x 66.2 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air/oil cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | Carburetor | BMS-K+, ∅50mm throttle butterfly | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Keihin CVK36 carburetor |
| Ignition: | CDI | BMS-K | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition | Digital K-TRIC |
| Max Torque: | 21 Nm / 15.5 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 124.7 Nm / 92 ft. lbs @ 3000 rpm | 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft | Belt | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable | 41.3 mm telescopic, cartridge-style damping | 41 mm. hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable. | Short, air-adjustable shock | Uni-Trak with 7 way cam-type preload adjuster |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS | 2x 292mm disc 4 piston caliper | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 230mm disc | Single ∅265mm disc 2 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper | 180mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90-18 51 P | 110/80 ZR19 | MT90 B16 | 80/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 110/90-17 60 P | 150/70 ZR17 | MU85 B16 | 140/90-16 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2090 mm / 82.2 in Width 780 mm / 30.7 in Height 1035 mm / 40.7 in | Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width: 953 mm / 37.5 in Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in | Length 2413.0 mm / 95.0 in Width 949.96 mm / 37.4 in Height 1399.54 mm / 55.1 in | Length 2370 mm / 93.3 in Width 930 mm / 36.6 in Height 1130 mm / 44.5 |
| Wheelbase: | 1400 mm / 55.1 in | 1507 mm / 59.3 in | 1290 mm / 63.5 in | 1605 mm / 63.2 in |
| Seat Height: | 745 mm / 29.3 in - 775 mm / 30.5 in adjustable | 850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in | Laden 673 mm / 26.5 in Unladen 711 mm / 28.0 in. | 700 mm / 27.6 in |
| Wet Weight: | 156 kg / 344 lbs | 238 kg / 525 lbs | 368.3 kg / 812 lbs | 245 kg / 540 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal | 22.7 Litres / 6.0 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |