Kawasaki ZX-R 250 Ninja (1989-90) vs BMW F 800GS (2008)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | ZX-R 250 Ninja | F 800GS |
| Years: | 1989-90 | 2008 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 49 x 33.1 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Induction: | 4x Keihin CVK D30 carburetors | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | TCBI | Knock control and oxygen sensors. |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 45 hp / 32.8 kW @ 15000 rpm | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 2.6 kgf-m / 24.5 Nm @ 11500 rpm | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, Multi-disc, Manual, Cable-actuated | Multiplate-plate in oil bath |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Perimeter, pressed aluminium | Tubular frame in steal partly carrying the engine |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | ∅43mm Marzocchi. Upside down forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 230 mm / 9.1 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-track, Swing arm | Double strut swing arm aluminium coast in one piece, |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 113 mm / 4.4 in | 215 mm / 8.5 in. |
| Front Brakes: | 2x discs 2 piston calipers | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc 1 piston caliper | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70-R17 54H | 90/90 - 21 54V |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/60-R18 64H | 150/70 - 17 69V |
| Rake: | 24° | 26° |
| Trail: | 85 mm / 3.1 in | 117 mm / 9.1 in. |
| Dimensions: | Length 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width 685 mm / 27.0 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in | Length 2320 mm / 91.3 in Width 945 mm / 37.2 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1350 mm / 53.1 in (excl. mirrors) |
| Seat Height: | 735 mm / 28.9 in | 880 mm - 850 mm / 34.6 in. - 33.5 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 141 kg / 311 lbs | 177.8 kg / 392 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 3.4 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. |