2014 Kawasaki Z 1000 vs 2022 BMW R 1250R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2014 Kawasaki Z 1000 2014 Kawasaki Z 1000

Naked bike

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
485.0 pounds
2022 BMW R 1250R 2022 BMW R 1250R

Naked bike

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
201.2 km/h
Weight
526.9 pounds
Full Specifications
General
Comments-2 Ride Modes (Rain/Road). Automatic Stability Control.
ColoursGolden Blazed Green/Metallic Spark BlackBlack Storm Metallic, Blue/Red/White, Mineral Gray
Warranty-3-years or 36,000 miles
Dimensions
Height (mm)1,055 mm1300 mm
Height (in.)41.5 inches51.2 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)125 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)4.9 inches-
Length (in.)80.5 inches85.2 inches
Seat Height (in.)32.1 inches32.3 inches
Seat Height (mm)815 mm820 mm
Wheelbase (in.)56.5 inches59.6 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,435 mm1515 mm
Width (in.)31.1 inches34.6 inches
Width (mm)790 mm880 mm
Length (mm)2,045 mm2165 mm
Storage-Saddle bags
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (l)-4.00 litres
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-4.23 US quarts
Wet Weight (lbs.)485.0 pounds526.9 pounds
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.49 gallons4.80 US gallons
Wet Weight (kg)220.0 kg239.0 kg
Fuel Capacity (l)17.00 litres18.17 litres
Coolant Capacity-2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons)
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)-125.0 mph
Top Speed (km/h)-201.2 km/h
Max Torque111.00 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 11300143.0 Nm (14.6 kgf-m or 105.5 ft.lbs) @ 6250 Revolutions">RPM
Engine
Fuel Reserve (gal.)-1.06 US gallons
CO2-109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.0 x 2.2 inches4.0 x 3.0 inches
Fuel ControlDOHCDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Engine TypeV2, four-strokeTwin, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)63.64 cubic inches76.52 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)1043.00 cc1254.0 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm)77.0 x 56.0 mm102.5 x 76.0 mm
Fuel Reserve (l)-4.00 litres
Engine DetailReed valve.One balance shaft and variable engine timing system
Fuel SystemInjectionInjection. Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system
Compression Ratio11.8:112.5:1
Emissions-Euro 4. Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter.
Engine LubricationForced lubrication, wet sumpWet sump
Fuel Consumption-4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
Idle Speed-1050 +/- 100 RPM
IgnitionDigital-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualOil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveChainShaft drive (cardan)   (final drive)
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Primary DriveX-Ring Chain-
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)-140 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)-140 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)-5.5 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)-5.5 inches
Trail (mm)104 mm126 mm
Trail (in.)4.1 inches4.9 inches
Frame TypeTwin-tube, aluminiumTwo section frame, front - and bolted on rear frame, load bearing engine
Suspension - Front41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustabilityUpside-down telescopic fork, Ø 45 mm
Suspension - RearHorizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and preload adjustabilityCast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable
Rake24.5°27.7°
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-TFT-Display with connectivity
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.2 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)310 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.8 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)250 mm-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Floating discs.Double disc. ABS, 4-piston radial calipers
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle disc. ABS, dual-piston floating caliper
Brake Fluid Type-DOT 4
Tyre Pressure - Front-36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)
Tyre Pressure - Rear-42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa)
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70-ZR17
Tyres - Rear190/50-ZR17-