BMW R NineT vs Kawasaki W230 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	67 mm x 66 mm
Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	--
Exhuast Pipes	2 in 2 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	9.0:1
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Alternator	720 W	--
Clutch Type	Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated	Wet, Multi-Plate
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Displacement	1170 cc	233 cc
Maximum Power	110 bhp	17 bhp
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Maximum Torque	116 Nm	18.6 Nm
Engine Type	--	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled, SOHC Engine
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Valve Configuration	--	SOHC
No. Of Cylinder	--	1
RPM at Maximum Power	--	7000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	5800 rpm

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Electrical

Indicator Light	LED	Yes
Head Lamp	LED	Halogen
Tail Lamp	LED	Bulb
Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Adjustable Headlights	--	Yes

Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Fuel Reserve	3 L	--
Fuel Supply System	--	Fuel Injection
Ignition Type	--	Digital
Start Option	--	Electric

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	120 mm	--
Side Wings	No	--
Body Frame Type	Modular Frame	Semi-double cradle
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Twin Shocks
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Body Frame Material	Steel	--
Seat Type	Dual Straight	Dual-Stepped
Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork

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Dimension

Wheelbase	1487 mm	1415 mm
Length	2110 mm	2125 mm
Width	900 mm	800 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1240 mm	1090 mm
Curb Weight	222 kg	143 kg
Gross Weight	430 kg	--
Seat Height	805 mm	745 mm
Category	--	Street
Ground Clearance	--	150 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R17	R18
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	110/90 R17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	90/90 R18
Tyre Type	Run Flat	Radial, Tubeless

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

Riding Modes	Sport,Road Sport,Road	--
Pass Switch	Yes	--
Leg Guards	No	--
ABS	Yes	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Launch Control	--	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	No

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Console

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

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Brake

Front Brake	Twin Disc Twin Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	--	No
Cruise Control	--	No