Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys (2014) vs Kawasaki Z2 750RS (1974-75) vs BMW R 75/6 (1973-76)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | KLE 650 Versys | Z2 750RS | R 75/6 |
| Years: | 2014 | 1974-75 | 1973-76 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder. DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 650 cc / 39.6 cu-in | 746 cc / 45.5 cu-in | 745 cc / 45.5 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 X 60mm | 64 х 58 mm | 82 x 70.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.6:1 | NA | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel injection: ø38 mm | 4x Mikuni VM 26 SC carburetors | 2 x Bing constant depression carbutetors |
| Ignition: | Digital CBI | Battery & coil | Battery ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric & kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 47 kW / 64 hp @ 8000 rpm | 69 hp / 51.4 kW @ 9000 rpm | 36.8 kW /50 hp @ 6200 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 61 Nm / 6,2 kgf-m @ 6800 rpm | 5.9 kgf-m / 42.6 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 60 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m / 44 ft lb @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, 96 Link | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload | Telescopic forks | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload | Swing arm dual shocks | Long swinging arm with strut. 125mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single disc | ∅200mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Drum | ∅200mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70ZR17 | 3.25-19 | 3.25 - S19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60ZR17M | 4.00-18 | 4.00 - S18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 5.0 gal | 17.7 Litres / 4.6 US gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal |