BMW R 1200 R 2011 vs. Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

BMW R 1200 R 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 R 2011 compared to Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

BMW R 1200 R 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

BMW R 1200 R 2011

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	142 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	119 Nm	Torque	111 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,300 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telelever	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock, Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,145 mm	Length	2,105 mm
Width	Width	906 mm	Width	790 mm
Height	Height	1,285 mm	Height	1,230 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	822 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	223 kg	Kerb Weight	231 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 R 2011

After just a few kilometres on the R, you feel as if you've been allowed to spend a day in a tailor-made suit tailored with a lot of experience and tradition. You behave more cultivated than usual, a little more mature, a little more polite, definitely proud.

Stylish

strong engine

optimal ABS, ASC and ESA

hard, pleasant sound.

Seat very unfamiliar.

Kawasaki Z1000SX 2013

The engine is still a blast, and can be revved at low revs as well as pedalled in a sporty manner. The four additional horsepower, however, primarily appear in the glossy brochure.

excellent engine

traction control

fully adjustable suspension elements

missing gear indicator

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 R vs Kawasaki Z1000SX

Price BMW R 1200 R

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