Kawasaki KLR 250 (1989-90) vs BMW F 800R Nero Zaffiro Metallizzato (Italian market only) (2012)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | KLR 250 | F 800R Nero Zaffiro Metallizzato (Italian market only) |
| Years: | 1989-90 | 2012 |
| Engine: | Four stroke single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 х 58 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin CVK34 carburetor | Electronic injection, digital engine electronics (BMS-KP) |
| Ignition: | CDI | Knock control and oxygen sensors. |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 28 hp / 20.8 kW @ 9000 rpm | 64 kW / 87 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 2.3 kgf-m / 16.6 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 86 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 63 lbs/ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.000:1 2nd 2.000:1 3rd 1.500:1 4th 1.250:1 5th 1.050:1 6th 0.904:1 | 1st 2.462 / 2nd 1.750 / 3rd 1.381 / 4th 1.227 / 5th 1.130 / 6th 1.042: 1 |
| Front Suspension: | Air-adjustable leading-axle fork | ∅43mm Telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 231 mm / 9.1 in | 125 mm / 4.9 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-Trak single shock with adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping | Cast aluminium double-sided swing arm, central, suspension strut, spring pre-tension by means of hand |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 231 mm / 9.1 in | 125 mm / 4.9 in. |
| Front Brakes: | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single ∅265mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00 - 21 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.60 - 17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Rake: | 28.5° | 25° |
| Seat Height: | 856mm / 33.7 in | 800 mm / 31.5 in. (low seat: 775 mm / 30.5 in., high seat: 825 mm / 32.5 in) |
| Dry Weight: | 117 kg / 258 lbs | 177 kg / 390 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |