BMW F 800 GS 2008 vs. Kawasaki Z650 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2008

BMW F 800 GS 2008

Kawasaki Z650 2018

Kawasaki Z650 2018

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Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2008 compared to Kawasaki Z650 2018

BMW F 800 GS 2008
Kawasaki Z650 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power85 HPEngine power68.2 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement798 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,578 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height790 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 Z650 2018

Kawasaki Z650 2018

The Kawasaki Z 650 is the tip of the middle class for small male and female riders. On its compact dimensions, you probably won't feel comfortable as a giant. Heart-warming feelings, however, come from the engine, which delights with a very smooth pull. On the chassis side, a Kawasaki-typical tight set-up was chosen, which finds a great compromise in everyday use. The negative display is very easy to read and is reminiscent of its predecessor, the ER-6n - very nice!

Even power delivery

sporty chassis

compact dimensions

negative display

a little too small for tall people

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 800 GS vs Kawasaki Z650

Price BMW F 800 GS

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