Kawasaki KLR 650 (2008-09) vs BMW K 1300 S (2010) vs Kawasaki KH 250 (1978-79)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model: | KLR 650 | K 1300 S | KH 250 |
| Years: | 2008-09 | 2010 | 1978-79 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder, |
| Capacity: | 651 cc / 39.7 cu-in | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 83 mm. | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53 in | 45 х 52.3 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | 13.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin CVK40 | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) | 3x Mikuni VM22SC, Ø 22 mm carburetor |
| Ignition: | Transistorized | Digital CDI | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm | 127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm | 28 hp @7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 47 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm | 140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm | 2.7 kgf-m / @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Sealed Chain | Shaft | Chain |
| Frame: | Semi-double Cradle Made of high-tech, round-section, high-tensile steel | Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine | Double tubular steel cradle |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Air-adjustable forks, | BMW Motorrad Duolever, central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | UNI-TRAK® linkage, 5-way preload shock absorber with 4way rebound damping. | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment | Dual shocks, swingarm |
| Front Brakes: | Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 180mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 203mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 180mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 -21 | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.25-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/80 -17 | 190/55 ZR17 | 3.50-18 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2295 mm / 90.4 in Width 960 mm / 37.8 in Height 1350 mm / 53.1 in | Length 2182 mm / 85.9 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. morrors) Height 1221 mm / 48.0 (excl. mirrors) | Length 2020 mm / 79.5 in Width 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1480 mm / 58.3 in | 1585 mm / 62.4 in | 1374 mm / 54.1 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 23 Litres / 5.8 US gal. | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |