| General |
| Year | 2008 - 09 | 2024 |
| Make Model | Kawasaki KLR 650 | BMW R 1300GS |
| 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 | 850 mm / 33.5 |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm / 58.3 in | 1518 mm / 59.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 210 mm / 8.3 in | - |
| Height | 1350 mm / 53.1 in | - |
| Length | 2295 mm / 90.4 in | 2212 mm / 87.1 in |
| Width | 960 mm / 37.8 in | 1000 mm / 39.4 in |
| 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 | 237 |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 5.8 US gal. | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |
| Max Load | - | 465 kg / 1025 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 194 kg / 432 lbs | 237 kg / 523 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 | 108kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 47 Nm / 4.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm | 149 Nm / 110 lb-ft @ 6500 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 | - |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder | - |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 39.72 cubic inches | - |
| Displacement | 651 cc / 39.7 cu-in | 1300 cc / 79 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, single cylinder, 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 40mm, outlet 34 mm |
| Fuel System | Carburettor. Keihin CVK 40 | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 100 x 83 mm. | 106.5 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid / Air cooled |
| Emissions | - | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU5 |
| Engine Management | - | BMS-O |
| Engine Oil Specification | Semi-Synthetic, 10W/40 | - |
| Fuel Induction | Keihin CVK40 | Electronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve |
| Fuel Type | - | Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON) |
| Ignition | Transistorized | - |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication (wet sump) | - |
| Spark Plug | NGK, DPR 8EA/9 | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | - | 12 V / 10Ah, maintenance-free |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, cable operation | Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated |
| Final Drive | Sealed Chain | Shaft |
| 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 2.438 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.906 6th 0.795 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 2.272 / 75/33 | 1.479 |
| Secondary Drive Ratio | - | 2.910 |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed | Claw-shift constant mesh 6-speed gearbox |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 201 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 7.9 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 7.3 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 185 mm | - |
| Frame Type | Semi-double Cradle Made of high-tech, round-section, high-tensile steel | Steel, two-section with bolt on rear frame, load bearing engine |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm Air-adjustable forks, | EVO Telelever, central spring strut |
| Suspension - Rear | Uni-Trak® linkage, 5-way preload shock absorber with 4way rebound damping. | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel |
| Rake | 28.0° | - |
| Steering Angle | - | 63.8° |
| Trail | 112 mm / 4.4 in | 112 mm / 4.0 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 200 mm / 7.8 in | 192 mm / 7.5 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 185 mm / 7.2 in | 200 mm / 7.8 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 280 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 9.4 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 240 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 11.0 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front | Single 280mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 203mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 285mm disc, 2-piston semi-floating caliper |
| ABS | - | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (part-integral, slant-layer-optimized) |
| Tyres - Front | 90/90 -21 | 120/70 R19 |
| Tyres - Rear | 130/80 -17 | 170/60 R17 |
| Wheels | - | Cast aluminium wheels |
| Wheels - Front | - | 3.00 x 19″ |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 4.50 x 17″ |