BMW K 1200 R 2009 vs. Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Technical Specifications BMW K 1200 R 2009 compared to Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

BMW K 1200 R 2009

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

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BMW K 1200 R 2009

Kawasaki Z 1000 Black Edition 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	59 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	163 HP	Engine power	138 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm
Torque	Torque	127 Nm	Torque	110 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	11.8
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Displacement	Displacement	1.157 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A