BMW R nineT 2018 vs. Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

BMW R nineT 2018

BMW R nineT 2018

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

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Overview - BMW R nineT 2018 vs Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

BMW R nineT 2018

BMW R nineT 2018

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Technical Specifications BMW R nineT 2018 compared to Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

BMW R nineT 2018
Kawasaki KLR 500 1987
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BMW R nineT 2018
BMW R nineT 2018
Kawasaki KLR 500 1987
Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
TravelTravel120 mmTravel231 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionParaleverSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel120 mmTravel231 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter260 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonSingle piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter265 mmDiameter230 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
Seat HeightSeat Height803 mmSeat Height889 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R nineT 2018

BMW R nineT 2018

What more can be said about the BMW R nineT? Since its release in 2014, it has been a real perennial favourite in the customising scene and also at BMW itself. Its ingredients, however, are of very high quality and explain why the result is so coherent. The boxer engine, full of character, is a real joy every time you pull the throttle and, thanks to the wonderful sound, it never gets boring in the long run. Despite the relatively high weight, the BMW is pleasant to ride thanks to the high-quality chassis and finds a balanced mixture between cruiser and sporty naked bike. The look is of course a matter of taste, but the sales figures suggest that BMW must have done something right. And even if you don't like the standard look, accessories are a dime a dozen.

Boxer engine full of character

powerful pressure from low revs

comfortable seating position

extensive equipment

large accessories market

cool look

Footrest position when manoeuvring

Passenger ride comfort

Price

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Kawasaki KLR 500 1987

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R nineT vs Kawasaki KLR 500

Price BMW R nineT

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Price Kawasaki KLR 500

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