BMW 2024 R 12 vs Kawasaki 2024 KLX 230R

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	--	233.00 cc
Engine	Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft	4-stroke single, SOHC, air-cooled
Clutch	Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated	--
Fuel System	Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire	DFI® with 32mm Keihin throttle body
Ignition	--	TCBI Electronic Advance
Maximum Power	95 hp at 6,500 rpm	--
Maximum Torque	110 Nm at 6,000 rpm	--
Transmission	Claw-shifted 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing	6-speed, return shift with wet multi-disc manual clutch
Top Speed	203 kmph	--
Battery	12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free	--
Controller	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter	--
Frame	Tubular space frame	High-tensile steel, box-section perimeter

Front	100/90 R19	80/100-21
Rear	150/80 R16	100/100-18
Wheel / RIM	Aluminium cast wheels	--

Front	Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper	Single 240mm petal disc with a dual-piston caliper
Rear	Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper	Single 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partial integral)	--

Front	Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm	37mm telescopic fork/9.8 in
Rear	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable	Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with adjustable spring preload/9.9 in

Colors

- Blackstorm metallic - Aventurin red metallic - Option 719 Thorium

Lime Green Battle Gray

Length	2,200 mm	2044.7 mm
Width	830 mm	840.74 mm
Height	1,110 mm	1198.88 mm
Weight	227 kg	115 kg
Seat Height	754	924.56
Wheelbase	--	1358.9 mm
Ground Clearance	--	299.72 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 litres	6.4 litres

About	At £11,990, the BMW 2024 R 12 isn't just a motorcycle; it's a statement. It combines the nosta Read More	--
Features	Shine on: gold and black spoked wheels The optional tubeless spoked wheels enhance every mile and every kilometre. Golden accents reflect the sun as you ride towards it in style. Technical highlight: LED headlight Illuminating the road before you: the LED headlight with daytime running light ensures that you see everything and are seen by everyone – at any time of day or night and even in poor visibility. Inviting: extra low seat height Welcome home: The single seat bench with a low seat height of just 754 mm makes the R 12 easily accessible and invites a large number of fans to climb aboard. Hi-tech on board: the brake system Unrestrained riding pleasure, even if you have to stop. The partial integral brake system ensures automatic brake force distribution with dynamic adaptation. Dynamics and comfort: shift assistant Pro Cruising instead of shifting: the shift assistant Pro is included in the optional comfort package. It enables gear changes in both directions without actuating the clutch. Elegant detail: the chromed VIN plate The shiny, chromed aluminium plate adorns your R 12 with its name and makes your bike recognisable everywhere – wherever it is you may go. Modern vintage: the round instrument The round instrument emphasises the retro character of the R 12. The analogue speedometer proves that you are riding a bike with history. Powerful centrepiece: the boxer engine It may not be a heart of gold, but it is a very powerful heart: the popular boxer engine of the R 12 delivers fine acceleration on the road even at low revs thanks to its rich torque.	--