BMW R 1200 RS vs Kawasaki Z800 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1170 cc	806 cc
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
Clutch Type	Hydraulic Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	--
Air Filter Type	Replacement Air Filter	Replacement Air Filter
Engine Type	4-Stroke,DOHC	Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke In-Line Four
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	4	--
Injection Type	Electroinc Intake Pipe Injection	Fuel Injection
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	71 mm x 50.9 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	11.9:1
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Alternator	3-phase 580 W	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Maximum Power	--	111.3 hp
Top Speed	200 kmph	233 kmph
Maximum Torque	--	83 Nm
Fuel Tank Size	--	17 L

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Performance

Engine Displacement	1170 cc	--
Power	123 hp	--
Torque	125 Nm	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	233 kmph
Mileage City	23 kmpl	--
Mileage Highway	25 kmpl	--

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Dimension

Length	2202 mm	2100 mm
Width	925 mm	800 mm
Height	1250 mm	1050 mm
Kerb Weight	236 kg	229 kg
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Wheel Base	1527 mm	1445 mm
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Ground Clearance	185 mm	150 mm
Category	--	Sport

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Electrical

Power Pack	No	--
Pack Capacity	No	--
Pack Voltage	No	--
Motor Type	No	--
Charger Type	No	--
Input	No	--
Range City	No	--
Range Highway	No	--
Battery Charge Time	No	--
Pack Life	No	--

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	180/50 ZR17
Tyre Type	Flat Tubeless	Run Flat
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	140 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	140 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Uni Trak
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Inverted Fork

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	No
Traction Control	Yes	--
Stability Control	Yes	--
Back Rest	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Advanced Safety Features	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Central Locking	Optional Optional	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Optional Optional	No
Riding Modes	Sport, Race Sport, Race	Sport Sport
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Additional Features	Tyre Pressure Control Tyre Pressure Control	--
Cruise Control	Optional Optional	No
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No

Electrical

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Body Frame Type	Two-Section Frame Two-Section Frame	High Tensile  High Tensile
Seat Type	Stepped Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Optional Optional	--
Body Frame Material	Aluminium Aluminium	Steel Steel

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Brake

Front Brake	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Disc Disc