Comparison of BMW F 800 S 2008 and Kawasaki VN 900 Light Tourer 2011

Attribute	Kawasaki VN 900 Light Tourer 2011 ×	BMW F 800 S 2008 ×
General
Production from (year)	2011	2008
Make	Kawasaki	BMW
Model	Kawasaki VN 900 Light Tourer	BMW F 800 S
Category	Touring	Sport
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	Twin, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	4
Fuel system	Injection	Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K)
Displacement (cm³)	903	798
Power (kw)	36.2	61.2
Fuel consumption (l/100km)	-	3.4
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Belt
Torque (Nm)	78	86
Bore (mm)	88	82
Stroke (mm)	74.2	75.6
Gearbox	5-speed	6-speed
Greenhouse gases	-	78.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	-
Ignition	Digital	-
Clutch	-	Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Compression	9.5:1	12.0:1
Chassis
Front suspension	41 mm telescopic fork with 7-way preload	Telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
Rear suspension	Uni-Trak	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with eccentric adjustment for rear axle, central spring strut
Front brakes	Single disc	Double disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	270	265
Frame type	Double-cradle, steel	Bridge-type aluminium frame, load-bearing engine
Front tyre	130/90-16	120/70-17
Rear tyre	180/70-15	180/55-17
Front wheel travel (mm)	150	140
Rear wheel travel (mm)	100	140
Trail (mm)	160	95
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	32	25.8
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,650	1,466
Kerb weight (kg)	282	-
Performance
Reserve fuel capacity (l)	-	2
Fuel capacity (l)	20	16