BMW F 800 GS 2018 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2010

BMW F 800 GS 2018

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Overview - BMW F 800 GS 2018 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2010

BMW F 800 GS 2018

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS 2018 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2010

BMW F 800 GS 2018

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

BMW F 800 GS 2018

Kawasaki Z1000 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	82 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.6 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	85 HP	Engine power	138 HP
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	11.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
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
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
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	2,300 mm	Length	2,095 mm
Width	Width	890 mm	Width	805 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,573 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	880 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
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 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

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