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2013 BMW R 1200 GS vs. 2013 Kawasaki KLR 650 Side-by-Side Comparison
Compare the 2013 BMW R 1200 GS vs 2013 Kawasaki KLR 650. The 2013 BMW R 1200 GS has an MSRP of $15,800, while the 2013 Kawasaki KLR 650 has an MSRP of $6,499.
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KEY FACTS |
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Manufacturer |
BMW
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Kawasaki
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Model |
R
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KLR
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Year |
2013
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2013
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Class |
On-Off Road
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On-Off Road
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Country of Origin |
Germany
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Japan
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MSRP |
$15,800
PRICE QUOTE
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$6,499
PRICE QUOTE
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PRICE |
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Warranty |
36 months |
12 months |
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Engine |
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Cylinders |
2 |
1 |
Compression Ratio |
12.5:1 |
9.8:1 |
Engine Stroke |
4-Stroke |
4-Stroke |
Displacement (cc) |
1170 |
651 |
Valve Configuration |
DOHC |
DOHC |
Starter |
Electric |
Electric |
Cooling |
Liquid / Air |
Liquid |
Engine Type |
Flat Twin |
Single-Cylinder |
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Seat Specifications |
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Number Of Seats |
2 |
2 |
Seat Height (in) |
33.5 |
35 |
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Front Suspension |
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Front Suspension Size (in) |
1.5 |
1.6 |
Front Travel (in) |
7.5 |
7.9 |
Front Suspension Type |
Telescopic Fork |
Telescopic Fork |
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Rear Suspension |
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Rear Travel (in) |
7.9 |
7.3 |
Rear Suspension Brand Name |
Paralever |
UNI-TRAK |
Rear Suspension Type |
Single Sided Swing Arm |
Twin Sided Swing Arm |
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Dimensions |
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Ground Clearance (in) |
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8.3 |
Trail (in) |
3.9 |
4.4 |
Width (in) |
37.5 |
37.8 |
Wheelbase (in) |
59.3 |
58.3 |
Length (in) |
87 |
90.4 |
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Capacities |
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Fuel Capacity (gal) |
5.3 |
5.8 |
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Misc |
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Major Revision Year |
2013 |
2008 |
Year |
2013 |
2013 |
Manufacturer Country |
Germany |
Japan |
Generic Type (Primary) |
On-Off Road |
On-Off Road |
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Weight |
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Dry Weight (lbs) |
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Transmission |
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Number Of Speeds |
6 |
5 |
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) |
Shaft |
Chain |
Transmission Type |
Manual |
Manual |
Reverse |
No |
No |
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Brakes |
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Rear Brake Type |
Hydraulic Disc |
Hydraulic Disc |
Front Brake Type |
Dual Hydraulic Disc |
Hydraulic Disc |
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Tires |
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Rear Tire (Full Spec) |
170/60 R17 |
130/80 R17 |
Front Tire (Full Spec) |
120/70 R19 |
90/90 R21 |
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2013 BMW R 1200 GS vs 2013 Kawasaki KLR 650