Kawasaki KLR 650 (1991-92) vs BMW F 650GS (2012) vs BMW K 1600 GT (2014)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | KLR 650 | F 650GS | K 1600 GT |
| Years: | 1991-92 | 2012 | 2014 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 651 cc / 39.7 cu-in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 х 83 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm | 72 x 67.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin CVK40 carburetor | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies | 52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X |
| Ignition: | Digital TCBI | Knock control and oxygen sensors. | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 41.7 hp @ 7100 rpm | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm | 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 5.3 kgf-m / 38.3 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft. @ 5700 rpm | 175 Nm / 17.8 kgf-m / 129 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.266 (34/15) 2nd 1.444 (26/18) 3rd 1.136 (25/22) 4th 0.954 (21/22) 5th 0.791 (19/24) | 1st 2.46 / 2nd 1.75 / 3rd 1.38 / 4th 1.17 / 5th 1.04 / 6th 0.96: 1 | 1st 2.23 / 2nd 1.641 / 3rd 1.319 / 4th 1.101 / 5th 0.926 / 6th 0.788 |
| Frame: | Single downtubes, fully cradle frame box section aluminium swingarm | Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine | Chill-cast rear frame: aluminium, extruded sections |
| Front Suspension: | 38mm Air assisted Kayaba forks | ∅43mm Marzocchi, upside down forks | Dual longitudinal control arm |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 230 mm / 9.0 in | 230 mm / 9.1 in. | 115 mm / 4.8 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Single Kayaba shock | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 230 mm / 9.0 in | 215 mm / 8.5 in. | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 230mm disc | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 204mm disc | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single ∅320mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 -21 | 90/90 - 21 54V | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80-17 | 150/70 - 17 69V | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Seat Height: | 889 mm / 35.0 in | 880 mm - 850 mm / 34.6 in. - 33.5 in. | 810 - 830 mm / 31.9 - 32.7 in (standard) 780 - 800 mm / 30.7 - 31.5 in(optional rider seat) 750 mm / 29.5 in (special accessory seat, single-section) |
| Dry Weight: | 153 kg / 337.3 lbs | 178 kg / 392.4 lbs. | 295 kg / 650 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 189 kg / 416 lbs | 209 kg / 460.8 lbs. | 319 kg / 703 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 23 Litres / 6.0 US gal | 16 L / 4.2 US gal | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal |
| Consumption Average: | 18.1 km/lit | 5 l/100 km / 20 km/l / 46.6 US mpg. | 5.95 L/100 km / 16.8 km/l / 39.5 US mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 14.2 sec / 139.9 km/h | 12.5 sec | 11.7 sec |
| Top Speed: | 163.5 km/h / 101.6 mh | 199.0 km/h / 123.7 mph | 239.2 km/h / 148.6 mph |