Comparison of BMW R68 1953 and Kawasaki W800 Street 2019 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki W800 Street 2019 × |  BMW R68 1953 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2019 | 1953 |
| Make | Kawasaki | BMW |
| Model | Kawasaki W800 Street | BMW R68 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI 2x34 mm with Sub Throttles | Carburettor. Bing 26mm |
| Displacement (cm³) | 773 | 594 |
| Power (kw) | 34.3 | 26.2 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 4.6 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 62.9 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 73 | 72 |
| Stroke (mm) | 83 | 73 |
| Gearbox | - | 4-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 106.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance | Magneto |
| Clutch | - | Single plate-saucer spring-dry |
| Lubrication system | - | Forced feed |
| Compression | 8.4:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopi fork | Cartridge |
| Rear suspension | Twin rear shock with 5-way adjustable spring preload | Twin shock-Plunger |
| Front brakes | Single disc. ABS. Twin-piston caliper | Expanding brake (drum brake). Duplex full hub |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. | Expanding brake (drum brake). Simplex full hub |
| Diameter (mm) | 270 | 200 |
| Frame type | - | Steel-doble cradle |
| Front tyre | 100/90-18 | - |
| Rear tyre | 130/80-18 | 3.5-19 |
| Seat | - | Dual seat |
| Wheels | - | Spoked |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 41 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Kick |
| Color options |
| - |
| Carrying capacity | - | 355 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,465 | 1,400 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 223 | 202 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,135 | 985 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,135 | 2,130 |
| Overall width (mm) | 825 | 725 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 17 |
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