BMW R 1200 vs Kawasaki W230 Comparison

Below is the detailed Bikes comparison, based on price, specifications & other features, of BMW R 1200 and Kawasaki W230. BMW R 1200 is priced between ฿0 while Kawasaki W230 is priced between ฿0. Talking about the technical specifications, BMW R 1200 GS houses 1170 engine whereas Kawasaki W230 Standard engine displacement is 233.

Brand	Bmw Thailand	Kawasaki Thailand
SRP*	N/A	N/A
Variant	BMW R 1200 GS	Kawasaki W230 Standard
Fuel Type	- Bikes in Thailand	- Bikes in Thailand
Available Color(s)		--
Vehicle Type	Street Street Bikes in Thailand	Street Street Bikes in Thailand

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Displacement	1170 cc	233 cc
Maximum Power	125 bhp	17 bhp
Category	-	Street

Photo Comparision

BMW R 1200 Images

Kawasaki W230 Slant Front View Full Image

Kawasaki W230 Images

Engine & Performance

Compression Ratio	12.5:1	9.0:1
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	67 mm x 66 mm
Engine Type	Flat Twin Cylinder Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled, SOHC Engine
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooling	Air Cooled
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Alternator	3-Phase, 580W	--
Clutch Type	Hydraullic	Wet, Multi-Plate
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	SOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
No. Of Cylinder	2	1
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Fuel Injection
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Exhuast Pipes	2 into 1	Single Exhaust
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	--
Displacement	1170 cc	233 cc
Maximum Power	125 bhp	17 bhp
Maximum Torque	125 Nm	18.6 Nm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	7000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	5800 rpm	5800 rpm

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Electrical

Accessory Outlet	Yes	--
Battery Voltage	12V, 11.8 Ah	12 V
Tail Lamp	LED	Bulb
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	LED	Yes
Head Lamp	LED	Halogen

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Two Section Frame	Semi-double cradle
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever	Twin Shocks
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	--
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Body Frame Material	Aluminium	--
Seat Type	Stepped Seat	Dual-Stepped
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Side Wings	Yes	--

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Dimension

Width	953 mm	800 mm
Wheelbase	1507 mm	1415 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1410 mm	1090 mm
Dry Weight	203 kg	--
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Ground Clearance	150 mm	150 mm
Curb Weight	238 kg	143 kg
Length	--	2125 mm
Category	--	Street
Seat Height	--	745 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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