Kawasaki Z 750 2010 vs. BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013

Kawasaki Z 750 2010

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013

Overview - Kawasaki Z 750 2010 vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013

Kawasaki Z 750 2010

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 750 2010 compared to BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013

Kawasaki Z 750 2010

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013

Kawasaki Z 750 2010

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	68.4 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	106 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	125 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,300 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	Compression Ratio	12.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	748 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Brakes Rear

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

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 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Length	Length	2,085 mm	Length	2,255 mm
Width	Width	805 mm	Width	980 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,510 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	910 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	230 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	260 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	30 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 750 2010

A good bike at a very good price, especially the upside-down fork is convincing.

improved torque curve

upside-down fork

aggressive engine

low price

high weight

4 hp less than the predecessor

not exactly effortless driving

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2013

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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