Comparisons / Comparison of BMW F 800 S 2008 and Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2012

Comparison of BMW F 800 S 2008 and Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2012 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2012 ×
BMW F 800 S 2008 ×
General
Production from (year)20122008
MakeKawasakiBMW
ModelKawasaki VN 900 ClassicBMW F 800 S
CategoryCustom / cruiserSport
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeTwin, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder44
Fuel systemInjection. 34 mm x 2 with dual throttlesInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K)
Displacement (cm³)903798
Power (kw)36.261.2
Fuel consumption (l/100km)-3.4
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveChainBelt
Torque (Nm)7886
Bore (mm)8882
Stroke (mm)74.275.6
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
Greenhouse gases-78.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel controlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)-
IgnitionDigital-
Clutch-Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Compression9.5:112.0:1
Chassis
Front suspension41 mm telescopic fork with 7-way preloadTelescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
Rear suspensionUni-TrakCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with eccentric adjustment for rear axle, central spring strut
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)270265
Frame typeDouble-cradle, steelBridge-type aluminium frame, load-bearing engine
Front tyre130/90-16120/70-17
Rear tyre180/70-15180/55-17
Front wheel travel (mm)150140
Rear wheel travel (mm)100140
Trail (mm)16095
Rake (fork angle) (degree)3225.8
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • black/gray
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Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,6501,466
Kerb weight (kg)282-
Performance
Reserve fuel capacity (l)-2
Fuel capacity (l)2016



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