Kawasaki ZX-6R (ZX 636) (2004) vs Kawasaki KLR 650 New Edition (2014) vs BMW R nineT Scrambler (2018-19) vs BMW R 1200C (2000-01)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | ZX-6R (ZX 636) | KLR 650 New Edition | R nineT Scrambler | R 1200C |
| Years: | 2004 | 2014 | 2018-19 | 2000-01 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 2 camshafts and 4 radially aligned valves per cylinder, central balancer shaft | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 636 cc / 38.8 cub in | 651 cc / 39.7 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 68 x 43.8 mm | 100 x 83 mm. | 101 x 73 mm | 101 x 73mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.8:1 | 9.8:1 | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air/Oil cooled | Air/Oil cooled |
| Induction: | Digital fuel injection with four 38mm throttle bodies | Keihin CVK40 | Electronic intake pipe injection | Bosch Motronic MA 2.4 Fuel injection |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Forced lubrication (wet sump) | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 86 kW / 118 hp @ 12500 rpm | 42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm | 81 kW / 110 hp @ 7550 rpm | 44.5 kW / 61 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 68.8Nm / 7.02 kgf-m / 50.7 lb-ft @ 12000 rpm | 47 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm | 116 Nm / 86 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 98 Nm / 10.0 kgf-m / 72.27 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet multi-disc, cable operation | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated | Dry, single plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | Constant mesh 6-speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Sealed Chain | Shaft | Shaft |
| Frame: | Aluminium, twin spar | Semi-double Cradle Made of high-tech, round-section, high-tensile steel | Four-section frame consisting of one front and three rear sections, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, removable pillion frame for single ride use | Three section composite frame consisting of front & rear section, load bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | 46 mm cartridge fork with 12-way rebound, 12-way compression damping and spring preload adjustability | 41mm Air-adjustable forks, | Telescopic forks with 43 mm fixed-tube diameter | Motorrad Telelever, stanchion ∅35mm, central strut |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 119 mm / 4.7 in | 200 mm / 7.8 in | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, 18-way rebound, 20-way compression damping and spring preload adjustability | UNI-TRAK® linkage, 5-way preload shock absorber with 4way rebound damping. | Cast aluminum single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload steplessly adjustable by hook | Die cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Monolever, WAD strut (travel related damping), spring preload adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of hydraulic handwheel. |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 132 mm / 5.2 in | 185 mm / 7.2 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 300mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 320mm floating brake discs, 4 piston radial calipers | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 203mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston floating calipers | Single ∅285mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/65 ZR17 | 90/90 -21 | 120/70 R 19 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 130/80 -17 | 170/60 R 17 | 170/80-15 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2065 mm / 81.3 in Width 715 mm / 28.1 in Height 1110 mm / 43.7 in | length 2295 mm / 90.4 in Width 960 mm / 37.8 in Height 1350 mm / 53.1 in | Length 2175 mm / 85.6 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1330 mm / 52.3 in (excl. mirrors) | Length 2340 mm / 92.1 in Width 1050 mm / 44.3 in Height 1130 mm / 44.4 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1400 mm / 54.7 in. | 1480 mm / 58.3 in | 1522 mm / 60.1 in | 1650 mm / 64.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 820 mm / 32.3 in | 889 mm / 35 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in | 740 mm / 29.1 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.8 gal | 23 Litres / 5.8 US gal. | 18 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 17.5 Litres / 4.5 gal |