Kawasaki ER-6f (2014) vs BMW F 800GS Adventure (2015)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | ER-6f | F 800GS Adventure |
| Years: | 2014 | 2015 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 39.6 cu-in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 X 60mm | 82 x 75.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.3;1 | 12.0:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Dry sump |
| Induction: | 2x 38mm Electronic Fuel Injection Keihin | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Digital TCBI | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 53 kW / 72.1 hp @ 8500 rpm | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 66 Nm / 6.7 m-kg @ 7000 rpm | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Multiplate-plate in oil bath |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 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 2.46 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.38 / 4th 1.17 / 5th 1.04 / 6th 0.96 |
| Frame: | Perimeter, high-tensile steel | Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm telescopic fork | 43mm Marzocchi upside down forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 230 mm / 9.1 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Offset laydown single-shock with adjustable preload | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 215 mm / 8.5 in. |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston Calipers | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc 1 piston Caliper | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70ZR17 | 90/90 - 21 54V |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60ZR17 | 150/70 - 17 69V |
| Rake: | 25° | 26° |
| Trail: | 106 mm / 4.1 in | 117 mm / 4.6 in. |
| Seat Height: | 805 mm / 31.7 in | 890 mm / 860 mm / 35 in. / 33.9 in. |
| Wet Weight: | 209 kg / 460 lbs | 229 kg / 505 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal. |