Kawasaki ZX-R 750R-K (1991) vs BMW C 600 Sport (2012-13)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model: | ZX-R 750R-K | C 600 Sport |
| Years: | 1991 | 2012-13 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, twin-cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in | 647 cc / 38.5 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 71 x 47.3 mm | 79 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | 11.6:1 |
| Induction: | 4x 39 mm Keihin CVKD (Constant Velocity) carburettors / Ram Air System (single intake) | Fuel injection BMS-E, 38mm Throttle valve |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 121 hp / 88.3 kW @ 10500 rpm | 44 kW / 60 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 7.4 kgf-m / 53.8 lb-ft @ 9750 rpm | 66 Nm / 6.7 kgf-m / 48.7 lb-ft. @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multi plate wet (oil submerged) hydraulic ‘slipper’ clutch | Centrifugal clutch |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | CVT (continuously variable transmission) |
| Frame: | Aluminium perimeter | Steel tube construction with aluminium die cast unit |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Upside-down forks, adjustable ride height, 13-way rebound, 8-way compression. | System Upside down fork Ø 40 mm / 1.6 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni Track monoshock. adjustable ride height, preload, 4-way rebound. | System Cast single swingarm. |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 270mm discs 2 piston caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper, ABS BMW Motorrad ABS (standard) |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 R15 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 160/60 R15 |
| Rake: | 24.5° | 25.4° |
| Dry Weight: | 190 kg / 418.8 lbs | 237 kg / 522 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. |