BMW R 1200 R Classic 2011 vs. Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 R Classic 2011 compared to Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

BMW R 1200 R Classic 2011

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

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BMW R 1200 R Classic 2011

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	74.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	110 HP	Engine power	50 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,700 rpm
Torque	Torque	119 Nm	Torque	78 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	9.5
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	903 ccm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch
Length	Length	2,145 mm	Length	2,465 mm
Width	Width	906 mm	Width	1,005 mm
Height	Height	1,285 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	680 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	223 kg	Kerb Weight	282 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A