Kawasaki ER-6f (2013) vs BMW R 80GS Kalahari (1997)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | ER-6f | R 80GS Kalahari |
| Years: | 2013 | 1997 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 39.6 cu-in | 797.5 cc / 48.7 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 X 60mm | 84.8 x 70.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled, | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.3;1 | 8.2:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | 2x 38mm Electronic Fuel Injection Keihin | 2 x Bing constant depression carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital TCBI | Battery ignition |
| Spark Plug: | NGK, CR9EIA-9 | Bosch W 7 D / Beru14-7DU / Champion N9YC |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 53 kW / 72.1 hp @ 8500 rpm | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 66 Nm / 6.7 m-kg @ 7000 rpm | 61 Nm / 6.2 kgf-m / 44 ft lb @ 3750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.438 (39/16) 2nd 1.714 (36/21) 3rd 1.333 (32/24) 4th 1.111 (30/27) 5th 0.966 (28/29) 6th 0.852 (23/27) | 1st 4.40 / 2nd 2.86 / 3rd 2.07 / 4th 1.67 / 5th 1.50:1 |
| Frame: | Perimeter, high-tensile steel | Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm telescopic fork | ∅40mm Marzocchi telescopic hydraulic forks. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 225 mm / 8.8 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Offset laydown single-shock with adjustable preload | Whtie Power rear suspension with Paralever shaft |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 180 mm / 7.0 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston Calipers | Single ∅285mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc 1 piston Caliper | ∅200mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70ZR17 | 90/90 x 21S |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60ZR17 | 13/80 x 17S |
| Wheelbase: | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1514 mm / 59.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 805 mm / 31.7 in | 850 mm / 33.5 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 200 mm / 7.87 in |
| Wet Weight: | 209 kg / 460 lbs | 220 kg / 485 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 35 L / 9.2 US gal |