BMW R 1200 vs Kawasaki W175 CAFE 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	--
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	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Air Cooled, SOHC
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	65.5 mm x 52.4 mm
Clutch Type	Hydraullic	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	9.1:1
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
Displacement	1170 cc	177 cc
Maximum Power	125 bhp	--
Maximum Torque	125 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	Gasoline
Ignition Type	Digital Ignition	DC-CDI
Fuel Supply System	Electric Fuel Injection (EFI)	Carburator
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--

Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	953 mm	765 mm
Dry Weight	203 kg	--
Curb Weight	238 kg	126 kg
Wheelbase	1507 mm	1275 mm
Height	1410 mm	1045 mm
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Ground Clearance	150 mm	165 mm
Length	--	1940 mm
Category	--	Street
Seat Height	--	785 mm

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Chassis & Suspension

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

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	80/100 R17
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	100/90 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	--
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
ABS	Yes	No
Traction Control	Optional Optional	No
Stability Control	Yes	No
Launch Control	Yes	No
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Rain, Road, Sport, Slick Rain, Road, Sport, Slick	Street Street
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	--
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Navigator	Optional Optional	No
Odometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Display Screen	Yes	No
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Tripmeter	--	No

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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