BMW S 1000 XR 2021 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic

Compare Specifications of BMW S 1000 XR 2021 and Vulcan 900 Classic

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BMW S 1000 XR 2021
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Technical Specifications
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine Displacement 999.00 cc 903.00 cc
Engine Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder 4-stroke in-line engine, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valves per cylinder V-twin
Engine Starting -- Electric
Engine Lubrication -- Forced lubrication, wet sump
Clutch Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, mechanically controlled Wet multi-disc, manual
Fuel System Electric fuel injection Fuel injection: Ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles
Ignition -- Digital
Cooling System Water/oil-cooled Liquid Cooled
Maximum Power 165 PS @ 11000 rpm 50 PS @ 5,700 rpm
Maximum Torque 114 Nm @ 9250 rpm 78 N⋅m @ 3,700 rpm
Load Carrying Capacity Permitted total weight: 444 kg
Payload (with standard equipment): 216 kg
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Transmission -- 5-speed, return
Gear Shift Pattern Six-speed synchromesh gearbox with spur gears --
Drivetrain Chain 17/45 --
Top Speed 200 kmph --
Battery 12 V/8 Ah, maintenance-free --
Frame Aluminium composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting engine Double-cradle, steel
Mileage
Overall Mileage 20 kmpl 21 kmpl
Tyres
Front 120/70 ZR 17 130/90-16M/C 67H
Rear 190/55 ZR 17 180/70-15M/C 76H
Wheel / RIM Cast aluminium
Rim dimensions, front: 3.50 x 17"
Rim dimensions, rear: 6.00 x 17"
Spoke Custom Wheels
Brakes
Front Twin disc brakes, diameter 320 mm, floating discs, radial four-piston fixed calipers Single 300 mm discs
Rear Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, twin-piston floating caliper Single 270 mm disc
ABS BMW Motorrad Race ABS, partially integral, switchable --
Suspension
Front Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 46 mm, rebound/compression damping adjustable 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear Aluminium double-sided swing-arm, central spring strut, adjustable rebound-stage damping Uni-Trak swingarm
Colors Available
Colors Racing Red
Ice Grey
Ebony / Metallic Graphite Gray


Physical Specs
Length 2183 mm 2465 mm
Width 940 mm 1005 mm
Height 1408 mm 1065 mm
Weight -- 281 kg
Kerb Weight 228 --
Seat Height 840 --
Wheelbase 1548 mm 1645 mm
Ground Clearance -- 135 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 20 litres 20 litres
Overview
About -- Coupled with rider floorboards, old-school fenders, tank-mounted instrumentation, low slung sta Read More
Features Equipment
- Transparent windscreen, adjustable in two stages
- One-piece seat (seat height: 840 mm; step length: 1,895 mm)
- One key system for ignition, steering, fuel filler cap and seat locks
- Integrated ignition and steering lock
- Adjustable handbrake lever
- Storage compartment beneath the passenger seat
- On-board literature

Electrical system
- Lights permanently illuminated
- Headlamps and high-beam headlamps, asymmetrically arranged
- Multi-functional display, dimmable
- Single Wire System (CAN Bus)
- Electronic immobilizer
- Three-phase generator 486 W and 12 V power socket
- Drop sensor
- Diagnostic interface
- Hazard warning lights system
- Smoked indicators and LED rear light

Special features
- 2 adjustable riding modes "Rain" and "Road": BMW Motorrad Race ABS and ASC (Automatic Stability Control) adjusted to the riding modes
- Multi-disc oil bath clutch, anti-hopping, mechanically actuated
- Removable number-plate carrier
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Additional Details Consumption per 100 km based on the WMTC: 6.7 l
Fuel type : Premium unleaded, 95–98 octane (RON) (knock control; nominal load capacity with 98-octane fuel)
Emission Control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4, with interference pipe
Castor: 117 mm
Steering head angle: 64.5°
Automatic Stability Control
Seat height: 840 mm (HP Sports seat, high (accessory): 855 mm; Suspension kit (OE): 790 mm)
Inner leg curve: 1.880 mm (lower suspension* 1.790mm) OE*
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