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Kawasaki KLV 1000 2005 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Kawasaki KLV 1000 2005

Kawasaki KLV 1000 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

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Overview - Kawasaki KLV 1000 2005 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Kawasaki KLV 1000 2005

Kawasaki KLV 1000 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Technical Specifications Kawasaki KLV 1000 2005 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Kawasaki KLV 1000 2005
BMW R 1200 GS 2005
Kawasaki KLV 1000 2005
Kawasaki KLV 1000 2005
BMW R 1200 GS 2005
BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power98 HPEngine power98 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement996 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,550 mmWheelbase1,519 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height840 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight207 kgDry Weight205 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity22 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
Top SpeedTop Speed200 km/hTop Speed205 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki KLV 1000 2005

Kawasaki KLV 1000 2005

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2005

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki KLV 1000 vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Kawasaki KLV 1000

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price BMW R 1200 GS

Model year
Current average market prices

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