Kawasaki Z 400 (1974-75) vs BMW K 1200R (2008-10)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | Z 400 | K 1200R |
| Years: | 1974-75 | 2008-10 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 398 cc / 24.2 cu-in | 1157 cc / 70.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 64 х 62 mm | 79 X 59 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.4:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Keihin CVB3 6caburetor | Injection |
| Ignition: | Battery & coil | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric & kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 36 hp / 26.8 kW @ 8500 rpm | 120 kW / 161 hp @ 10250 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 3.3 kgf-m / 23.8 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 127 Nm / 12.9 kgf-m / 93.7 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Tubular, double cradle | Bridging frame, die-cast aluminium, load bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, rebound damping electronically adjustable with optional ESA |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut with lever system, spring pre-load adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel (electronically adjustable with optional ESA), adjustable rebound damping (rebound damping and compression electronically adjustable with optional ESA) |
| Front Brakes: | Single 226mm disc | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | 180mm Drum | Single ∅265mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25 - S18 4PR | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50 - SIB 4PR | 180/55-17 |
| Dry Weight: | 175 kg / 386 lbs | 237 kg / 522 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal | 19 L / 5.0 US gal |