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BMW F 800 GS 2008 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2010

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

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Overview - BMW F 800 GS 2008 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2010

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2008 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2010

BMW F 800 GS 2008
Kawasaki Z1000 2010
BMW F 800 GS 2008
BMW F 800 GS 2008
Kawasaki Z1000 2010
Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power85 HPEngine power138 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement798 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,578 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

For us, the 800 GS is not a small GS, but a GS for non-BMW fans. So in principle it combines the virtues of the 1200 without its quirks, as newcomers would say.

Low price

positive ride comfort

beginner-friendly

low weight

relatively luxurious.

Annoying background noise in the (necessary) high rev range

no optional extras of the big GS

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Some made a noble impression at first glance, but the Japanese managed to screw up the whole bike by fitting a single rancid part (exhaust, indicators, swingarm, fork,...). Kawasaki brings the Z 1000 in 2010 all new and all serious.

Satisfaction in the saddle

plenty of power

pure pull

good chassis

comfort

sophisticated design

tightly tuned suspension elements

more direct handling.

Slightly suboptimal brake inputs - but still quite acceptable.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 800 GS vs Kawasaki Z1000

Price BMW F 800 GS

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Price Kawasaki Z1000

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