Kawasaki Zephyr 750RS (1996-97) vs Kawasaki ZZ-R 600 (2000-01) vs Indian Spirit (2003-) vs BMW K 1600 GTL (2017-18)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | Indian | BMW |
| Model: | Zephyr 750RS | ZZ-R 600 | Spirit | K 1600 GTL |
| Years: | 1996-97 | 2000-01 | 2003- | 2017-18 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder , DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, V-twin, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 738 cc / 45.6 cu-in | 599 cc / 42.6 cu-in | 1442 cc / 88 cu-in | 1649 cc / 100.6 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 66 x 54 mm | 64 x 46.6 mm | 92.3 x 103 mm | 72 x 67.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled, | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 | 9.4:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Induction: | 4x 32mm Keihin carburetors | 4x Keihin CVKD 36 carburetors | S&S Super E, 1 7/8" venturi | 52mm Throttle valve diameter, BMS-X |
| Ignition: | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge | Digital | Electronic, computer-controlled | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 71 hp / 52.6 kW @ 9500 rpm | 98 hp / 72.9 kW @ 11.500 rpm | 75 hp 54.7 kW @ 5200 rpm | 118 kW / 160.5 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, helical cut |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Belt | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic forks no adjustmen | 41mm hydraulic fork with preload and 4-way rebound damping adjustment | 41mm, hydraulic compression and rebound damping | Dual longitudinal control arm, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual gas shocks adjustable for preload, rebound, and compression. | UNI-TRAC with threaded preload adjustment and 3-way rebound damping | Nitrogen-charged hydraulic dampers, coil springs with adjustable pre-load | Paralever (single-sided swing arm), central spring strut, rebound/continuously variable, Dynamic ESA semi-active suspension (road and dynamic modes) |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers | Stainless-steel disc, 4-piston billet-aluminum caliper | 2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper | Stainless-steel disc, 4-piston billet-aluminum caliper | Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 VR17 | 120/60 ZR1 7 | 130/90-16 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 VR17 | 160/60 ZR17 | 130/90-16 | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Seat Height: | 770 mm / 30.3 in | 780 mm / 31.0 in | 711 mm / 28.0 in | 750 mm / 29.5 in If adjustable, lowest setting |
| Dry Weight: | 201 kg / 443 lbs | 198 kg / 136.5 lbs | 284 kg / 626 lbs | 321 kg / 707.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal | 26.5 Litres / 7.0 US gal |