BMW R 1200 vs Kawasaki W250 Comparison

Engine & Performance

No. Of Cylinder	2	1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Alternator	3-Phase, 580W	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	SOHC
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	--
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
Exhuast Pipes	2 into 1	Single Exhaust
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooling	Air Cooled
Engine Type	Flat Twin Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 2 Valve SOHC Engine
Clutch Type	Hydraullic	Wet, Multi-Plate
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	66 mm x 73 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	9.0:1
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
Displacement	1170 cc	250 cc
Maximum Power	125 bhp	17.75 bhp
Maximum Torque	125 Nm	18 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--

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Electrical

Accessory Outlet	Yes	No
Battery Voltage	12V, 11.8 Ah	12 V
Tail Lamp	LED	Bulb
Indicator Light	LED	Yes
Head Lamp	LED	Halogen
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition Type	Digital Ignition	Digital
Fuel Supply System	Electric Fuel Injection (EFI)	Fuel Injection
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	--
Seat Type	Stepped Seat	Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Aluminium	Steel
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Body Frame Type	Two Section Frame	Tubular
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever	Telescopic Fork
Side Wings	Yes	No
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever	Double Shock
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	--

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Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	953 mm	755 mm
Dry Weight	203 kg	--
Curb Weight	238 kg	162 kg
Wheelbase	1507 mm	1410 mm
Height	1410 mm	1055 mm
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Ground Clearance	150 mm	170 mm
Length	--	2075 mm
Category	--	Cruiser
Seat Height	--	735 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R18
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	90/90 R18
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	110/90 R17
Tyre Type	--	Radial

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	5-Speed

Safety & Security

Advanced Safety Features	Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights Diagnostic Interface, Hazard Warning Lights	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	No	--
Back Rest	No	No
ABS	Yes	No
Stability Control	Yes	No
Traction Control	Optional Optional	No
Central Locking	Yes	No
Launch Control	Yes	No
Riding Modes	Rain, Road, Sport, Slick Rain, Road, Sport, Slick	Cruise, Road Cruise, Road
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Check Warning	No	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

Tachometer	Analog Analog	Yes
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	Optional Optional	No
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	No
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	No
Tripmeter	--	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Drum Drum