BMW R 1200 vs Kawasaki W800 Comparison

Engine & Performance

No. Of Cylinder	2	1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Valve Configuration	DOHC	SOHC
Alternator	3-Phase, 580W	--
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	--
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Exhuast Pipes	2 into 1	Single Exhaust
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooling	Air Cooled
Engine Type	Flat Twin Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC	Vertical Twin Cylinder 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC Engine
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	77 mm x 83 mm
Clutch Type	Hydraullic	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	8.4:1
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Indirect Injection
Displacement	1170 cc	773 cc
Maximum Power	125 bhp	--
Maximum Torque	125 Nm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--
Top Speed	--	177 kmph

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Electrical

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

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Petrol	Gasoline
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 Straight
Body Frame Material	Aluminium	--
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Body Frame Type	Two Section Frame	--
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever	Telescopic Fork
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever	Double Shock
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	--

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Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	953 mm	790 mm
Dry Weight	203 kg	--
Curb Weight	238 kg	217 kg
Wheelbase	1507 mm	1465 mm
Height	1410 mm	1075 mm
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Ground Clearance	150 mm	125 mm
Length	--	2190 mm
Category	--	Street

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	100/90 R19
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	130/80 R18
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	--
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	No	--
Back Rest	No	No
ABS	Yes	No
Stability Control	Yes	--
Traction Control	Optional Optional	--
Central Locking	Yes	--
Launch Control	Yes	No
Riding Modes	Rain, Road, Sport, Slick Rain, Road, Sport, Slick	Street, Road Street, Road
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Check Warning	No	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	--
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	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
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