| General |
| Year | 2015 | 2025 |
| Make Model | Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys | BMW R 1300RT |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 780/860 mm / 30.7/33.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1415 mm / 55.7 in | 1500 mm / 55.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm / 6.6 in | - |
| Height | 1100 mm / 43.3 in | - |
| Length | 2165 mm / 85.2 in. | 2229 mm / 87.8 in |
| Width | 840 mm / 33.1 in. | 971 mm / 38.2 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 216 | 281 |
| Fuel Capacity | 21 Litres / 5.5 gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 216 kg / 476 lbs | 281 kg / 619 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 51 kW / 69 hp @ 8500 rpm | 107kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 64 Nm / 6.5 kg--m @ 7000 rpm | 149 Nm / 110 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 650 cc / 39.6 cu-in | 1300 cc / 79 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 44mm, outlet 35.6 mm |
| Bore x Stroke | 83 X 60mm | 106.5 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid / Air cooled |
| Emissions | - | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU5+ |
| Engine Management | - | BMS-O |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel injection: Ø38 mm | Electronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve |
| Fuel Type | - | Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON) |
| Ignition | Digital CBI | - |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication (semi-dry sump) | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | - | 12 V / 10Ah, maintenance-free |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated |
| Final Drive | Chain | Shaft |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.067 (46/15) | - |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.438 (39/16) 2nd 1.714 (36/21) 3rd 1.333 (32/24) 4th 1.111 (30/27) 5th 0.966 (28/29) 6th 0.852 (23/27) | 1st 2.438 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.906 6th 0.794 |
| Primary Drive Ratios | - | 1.479 |
| Secondary Drive Ratio | - | 2.818 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Diamond, high-tensile steel | Steel, two-section with bolt on rear frame, load bearing engine |
| Suspension - Front | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload. | BMW Motorrad EVO Telelever |
| Suspension - Rear | Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload. | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring |
| Rake | 25° | - |
| Steering Angle | - | 64° |
| Trail | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 115 mm / 4.5 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 150 mm / 5.9 in. | 149 mm / 5.9 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 158 mm / 6.2 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2 x 310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 285mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper |
| ABS | - | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (full-integral, lean angle optimized) |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 160/60ZR17M | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Wheels | - | Cast light alloy |
| Wheels - Front | - | 3.50 x 17″ |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 6.00 x 17″ |