Compare the 2012 Kawasaki KLR 650 vs 2012 BMW F 800 GS Trophy vs 2012 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure. The 2012 Kawasaki KLR 650 has an MSRP of $6,299, while the 2012 BMW F 800 GS Trophy has an MSRP of $12,805, 2012 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure has an MSRP of $18,350.
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KEY FACTS |
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| Manufacturer |
Kawasaki
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BMW
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BMW
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| Model |
KLR
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F
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R
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| Year |
2012
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2012
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2012
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| Class |
On-Off Road
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On-Off Road
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On-Off Road
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| Country of Origin |
Japan
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Germany
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Germany
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| MSRP |
$6,299
PRICE QUOTE
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$12,805
PRICE QUOTE
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$18,350
PRICE QUOTE
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PRICE |
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| Warranty |
12 months |
36 months |
36 months |
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Engine |
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| Cylinders |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.8:1 |
12.0:1 |
12.0:1 |
| Engine Stroke |
4-Stroke |
4-Stroke |
4-Stroke |
| Displacement (cc) |
651 |
798 |
1170 |
| Valve Configuration |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
| Starter |
Electric |
Electric |
Electric |
| Cooling |
Liquid |
Liquid |
Air / Oil |
| Engine Type |
Single-Cylinder |
Parallel Twin |
Flat Twin |
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Seat Specifications |
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| Number Of Seats |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Seat Height (in) |
35 |
34.6 |
35 |
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Front Suspension |
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| Front Suspension Size (in) |
1.6 |
1.8 |
1.6 |
| Front Travel (in) |
7.9 |
9 |
8.2 |
| Front Suspension Type |
Telescopic Fork |
Inverted Fork |
Telescopic Fork |
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Rear Suspension |
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| Rear Travel (in) |
7.3 |
8.5 |
8.6 |
| Rear Suspension Brand Name |
UNI-TRAK |
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Paralever |
| Rear Suspension Type |
Twin Sided Swing Arm |
Twin Sided Swing Arm |
Single Sided Swing Arm |
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Dimensions |
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| Ground Clearance (in) |
8.3 |
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| Trail (in) |
4.4 |
4.6 |
3.5 |
| Width (in) |
37.8 |
37 |
39 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
58.3 |
62 |
59.4 |
| Length (in) |
90.4 |
91.3 |
88 |
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Capacities |
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| Fuel Capacity (gal) |
5.8 |
4.2 |
8.7 |
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Misc |
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| Major Revision Year |
2008 |
2012 |
2010 |
| Year |
2012 |
2012 |
2012 |
| Manufacturer Country |
Japan |
Germany |
Germany |
| Generic Type (Primary) |
On-Off Road |
On-Off Road |
On-Off Road |
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Weight |
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| Dry Weight (lbs) |
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407 |
496 |
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Transmission |
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| Number Of Speeds |
5 |
6 |
6 |
| Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) |
Chain |
Chain |
Shaft |
| Transmission Type |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual |
| Reverse |
No |
No |
No |
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Brakes |
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| Rear Brake Type |
Hydraulic Disc |
Hydraulic Disc |
Hydraulic Disc |
| Front Brake Type |
Hydraulic Disc |
Dual Hydraulic Disc |
Dual Hydraulic Disc |
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Tires |
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| Rear Tire (Full Spec) |
130/80 R17 |
150/70 R17 69V |
150/70 HR17 |
| Front Tire (Full Spec) |
90/90 R21 |
90/90 R21 54V |
110/80 HR19 |
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2012 Kawasaki KLR 650 vs 2012 BMW F 800 GS Trophy vs 2012 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure