Comparison of BMW R 850 C 2002 and Kawasaki VN 800 Classic 1997 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW R 850 C 2002 × |  Kawasaki VN 800 Classic 1997 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2002 | 1997 |
| Make | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model | BMW R 850 C | Kawasaki VN 800 Classic |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 848 | 805 |
| Power (kw) | 36.5 | 40.1 |
| Cooling system | - | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 71 | 64 |
| Bore (mm) | 70 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 87 | - |
| Gearbox | - | 5-speed |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | - | Single disc |
| Front tyre | 100/90-ZR18 | - |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-ZR15 | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 144 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 100 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 256 | 235 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1426 | 0.1706 |
| Seat height (mm) | 740 | 710 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 155 | 170 |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | - |
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