Comparison of BMW R 850 R 1998 and Kawasaki VN 800 1997 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW R 850 R 1998 × |  Kawasaki VN 800 1997 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1998 | 1997 |
| Make | BMW | Kawasaki |
| Model | BMW R 850 R | Kawasaki VN 800 |
| Category | Naked bike | 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) | 51.1 | 40.1 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 77 | 64 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 214 | 225 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2388 | 0.1782 |
| Seat height (mm) | 760 | 710 |
| Alternate seat height | 800 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 190 | 175 |
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