2004 Kawasaki ZZR 1200 vs 2025 BMW R 1300RT

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2004 Kawasaki ZZR 1200 2004 Kawasaki ZZR 1200

Sport touring

Engine
In-line four
Power
N/A
Top Speed
270.0 km/h / 167.8 mph
Weight
520.3 pounds
2025 BMW R 1300RT 2025 BMW R 1300RT

Sport touring

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 44mm, outlet 35.6 mm
Power
107kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
281 kg / 619 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-2025
ColoursSilver, Blue-
Make Model-BMW R 1300RT
Dimensions
Seat Height (in.)30.7 inches-
Seat Height (mm)780 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)59.1 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,500 mm-
Seat Height780 mm / 30.7 in.780/860 mm / 30.7/33.9 in
Wheelbase1,500 mm / 59.1 in.1500 mm / 55.1 in
Length-2229 mm / 87.8 in
Width-971 mm / 38.2 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)23.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)6.08 gallons-
Wet Weight (kg)-281
Dry Weight (kg)236-
Dry Weight (lbs.)520.3 pounds-
Dry Weight236 kg / 520.3 lbs-
Fuel Capacity23.00 litres / 6.08 gallons24 Litres / 6.3 US gal
Wet Weight-281 kg / 619 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)270.0 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)167.8 mph-
Top Speed270.0 km/h / 167.8 mph-
Max Power-107kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque164.00149 Nm / 110 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.6780 HP/kg-
Engine
Stroke4-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Engine TypeIn-line four-
Displacement (ci)71.03 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)1164.00 cc-
Displacement-1300 cc / 79 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 44mm, outlet 35.6 mm
Fuel SystemCarburettor-
Bore x Stroke-106.5 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio-13.3:1
Cooling System-Liquid / Air cooled
Emissions-Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU5+
Engine Management-BMS-O
Fuel Induction-Electronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve
Fuel Type-Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)
Starter-Electric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity-12 V / 10Ah, maintenance-free
Drivetrain
Clutch-Wet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated
Final DriveChainShaft
Gear Ratios-1st 2.438 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.906 6th 0.794
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.479
Secondary Drive Ratio-2.818
Transmission / Drive-Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox
Chassis
Frame Type-Steel, two-section with bolt on rear frame, load bearing engine
Suspension - Front-BMW Motorrad EVO Telelever
Suspension - Rear-Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring
Steering Angle-64°
Trail-115 mm / 4.5 in
Wheel Travel - Front-149 mm / 5.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-158 mm / 6.2 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc2 x 310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 285mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (full-integral, lean angle optimized)
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear180/55-ZR17190/55 ZR17
Wheels-Cast light alloy
Wheels - Front-3.50 x 17″
Wheels - Rear-6.00 x 17″