BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs. Kawasaki Z 750 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Kawasaki Z 750 2005

Kawasaki Z 750 2005

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2012 vs Kawasaki Z 750 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Kawasaki Z 750 2005

Kawasaki Z 750 2005

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2012 compared to Kawasaki Z 750 2005

BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Kawasaki Z 750 2005
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Kawasaki Z 750 2005
Kawasaki Z 750 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power110 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement748 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,425 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height815 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight203 kgDry Weight195 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
Top SpeedTop Speed200 km/hTop Speed235 km/h
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 2005

Kawasaki Z 750 2005

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki Z 750

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Current average market prices

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