| General |
| Year | 2008 - 09 | 2024 |
| Make Model | Kawasaki KLR 650 | BMW F 900GS |
| Dimensions |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,481 mm | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 58.3 inches | - |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 8.1 inches | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 883 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 34.8 inches | - |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 206 mm | - |
| Seat Height | 889 mm / 35 in | 870 mm / 34.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm / 58.3 in | 1590 mm / 62.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 210 mm / 8.3 in | - |
| Height | 1350 mm / 53.1 in | - |
| Length | 2295 mm / 90.4 in | 2270 mm / 89.4in |
| Width | 960 mm / 37.8 in | 943 mm / 37.1 in (incl. hand protectors) |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 175.5 | - |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 387.0 pounds | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 6.10 gallons | - |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 23.08 litres | - |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 428.0 pounds | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 194.1 kg | 219 |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 5.8 US gal. | 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 194 kg / 432 lbs | 219 kg / 482.8 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed (mph.) | 93.0 mph | - |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 149.7 km/h | - |
| Maximum RPM | 7800 | - |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 5.880 seconds | - |
| Max Power | 42.1 hp / 31 kW @ 7000 rpm | 77 kW / 103 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 47 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm | 93 Nm / 68.6 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.2057 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 14.400 seconds | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement (cc) | 651.00 cc | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 100.0 x 83.0 mm | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.9 x 3.3 inches | - |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 39.72 cubic inches | - |
| Displacement | 651 cc / 39.7 cu-in | 895 cc / 54.6 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Carburettor. Keihin CVK 40 | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 100 x 83 mm. | 86 x 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 13.1:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | - | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5 |
| Engine Oil Specification | Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40 | - |
| Fuel Induction | Keihin CVK40 | Electronic injection |
| Ignition | Transistorized | Electronic |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication (wet sump) | - |
| Spark Plug | NGK, DPR 8EA/9 | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | - | 12 V / 9 Ah, maintenance-free |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, cable operation | Multiple-disc wet clutch (anti hopping), mechanically operated |
| Final Drive | Sealed Chain | Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.867 (43/15) | - |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.266 (34/15) 2nd 1.444 (26/18) 3rd 1.136 (25/22) 4th 0.954 (21/22) 5th 0.791 (19/24) | 1st 2.833, 2nd 2.067, 3rd 1,600, 4th 1.308, 5th 1,103, 6th 0,968 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 2.272 / 75/33 | 1.821 |
| Secondary Drive Ratio | - | 2.765 |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox integrated in crankcase |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 185 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 7.3 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 201 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 7.9 inches | - |
| Frame Type | Semi-double Cradle Made of high-tech, round-section, high-tensile steel | Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction, load bearing engine |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm Air-adjustable forks, | 43mm Upside-down telescopic fork, rebound and compression damping adjustable |
| Suspension - Rear | Uni-Trak® linkage, 5-way preload shock absorber with 4way rebound damping. | Aluminium double-sided swinging arm, directly linked WAD central spring strut, spring base and rebound damping adjustable (Optional equipment: sport suspension) (Option: Dynamic ESA) |
| Rake | 28.0° | - |
| Steering Head Angle | - | 62,0° |
| Trail | 112 mm / 4.4 in | 119.78 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 200 mm / 7.8 in | 230 mm / 9.1 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 185 mm / 7.2 in | 215 mm / 8.5 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | - | permanent magnetic alternator 416 W (nominal power) |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 11.0 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 240 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 9.4 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 280 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front | Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 305mm floating discs, 2-piston floatingcalipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 203mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 265mm discs, single-piston floating caliper |
| ABS | - | BMW Motorrad ABS |
| Tyres - Front | 90/90 -21 | 90/90 x 21 |
| Tyres - Rear | 130/80 -17 | 150/70 x R17 |
| Wheels | - | Cross-spoke wheels |
| Wheels - Front | - | 2.15″ x 21″ |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 4.25″ x 17" |