BMW F 800 GS 2010 vs. Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2010

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Overview - BMW F 800 GS 2010 vs Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2010

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2010 compared to Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2010

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

BMW F 800 GS 2010

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	82 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.6 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	86 HP	Engine power	138 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm
Torque	Torque	83 Nm	Torque	110 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,570 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	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
Displacement	Displacement	798 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Length	Length	2,320 mm	Length	2,095 mm
Width	Width	945 mm	Width	805 mm
Height	Height	1,350 mm	Height	1,085 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,578 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	880 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	207 kg	Kerb Weight	221 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS 2010

Fully equipped with special equipment from Touratech, the BMW looked very imposing and gave the impression of a real, masculine adventurer's motorbike. Headlight grille, engine guard, grippy, wider footrests, and much more hopefully deceived many eyewitnesses about the same-sex partnership on the breathable comfort seat.

Fully equipped with optional extras

imposing impression

good workmanship

pleasant chassis.

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