BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. Kawasaki Z 750 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to Kawasaki Z 750 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Kawasaki Z 750 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Kawasaki Z 750 2009
Kawasaki Z 750 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore68.4 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke50.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power106 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque78 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque8,300 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11.3
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement748 ccm

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

WidthWidth915 mmWidth805 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight229 kgKerb Weight226 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity18.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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.

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

Kawasaki Z 750 2009

A good bike at a very good price, especially the upside-down fork is convincing.

improved torque curve

upside-down fork

aggressive engine

low price

high weight

4 hp less than the predecessor

not exactly effortless driving

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Kawasaki Z 750

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Kawasaki Z 750

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