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Kawasaki Z 750 2012 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Kawasaki Z 750 2012

Kawasaki Z 750 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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Overview - Kawasaki Z 750 2012 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Kawasaki Z 750 2012

Kawasaki Z 750 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 750 2012 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Kawasaki Z 750 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
Kawasaki Z 750 2012
Kawasaki Z 750 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012
BMW R 1200 GS 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore68.4 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke50.9 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power106 HPEngine power110 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpm
TorqueTorque78 NmTorque120 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,300 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.3 Compression Ratio12
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeToughened, Dry
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement748 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typeLoad-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width110 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height80 %
LengthLength2,085 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth805 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height850 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight226 kgKerb Weight229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.5 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 750 2012

Kawasaki Z 750 2012

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 2012

BMW R 1200 GS 2012

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z 750 vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Kawasaki Z 750

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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