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BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2009 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2009 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Kawasaki Z1000 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
BMW R 1200 GS 2009
Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke73 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power105 HPEngine power138 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpm
TorqueTorque115 NmTorque110 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque7,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio11.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,210 mmLength2,095 mm
WidthWidth915 mmWidth805 mm
HeightHeight1,450 mmHeight1,085 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,507 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height850 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight229 kgKerb Weight221 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

All in all, the new Z1000 is a successful further development of its predecessor. The lack of traction control is more of a marketing problem than a problem for end customers.

Powerful engine

rich sound

unique design

No traction control

nervous chassis

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Kawasaki Z1000

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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Price Kawasaki Z1000

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