Harley–Davidson 1200 Custom vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	--
Exhuast Pipes	2 Into 2	4 In 1 Exhaust
Clutch Type	Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	10.3:1
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Bore X Stroke	88.9 mm x 96.8 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Cooling System	Air Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Engine Type	Evolution®, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled	Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Fuel Injection
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Displacement	1202 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Torque	95 Nm	102 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	4500 rpm	--
Air Filter Type	--	Replacement Air Filter
Maximum Power	--	120 bhp
Top Speed	--	225 kmph

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Electrical

Battery Voltage	29 V,10 Ah	12 V
Head Lamp	Halogen	Halogen
Accessory Outlet	No	No
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Indicator Light	Bulb	Yes

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Petrol	Gasoline
Fuel Supply System	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Fuel Injection
Ignition Type	CDI	Digital
Start Option	Electric	Electric

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Mild Steel	Twin-Tube
Body Frame Type	Tubular Frame	Alloy
Seat Type	Low Slung Seat	Dual Stepped
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Side Wings	No	Yes
Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Inverted Fork
Rear Suspension	Coil Spring	Horizontal Back-link
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	152 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	150 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R16	R17
Front Wheel Size	R16	R17
Front Tyre	130/90 R16	120/70 ZR17
Tyre Type	--	Runflat
Rear Tyre	--	180/55 ZR17

Dimension

Oil Tank Capacity	2.6 L	--
Dry Weight	255 kg	--
Length	2225 mm	2270 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Curb Weight	268 kg	250 kg
Wheelbase	1530 mm	1520 mm
Ground Clearance	110 mm	150 mm
Seat Height	725 mm	840 mm
Height	--	1400 mm
Width	--	895 mm
Category	--	Adventure Touring

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Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	5-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Optional Optional	--
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	--
Launch Control	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Riding Modes	Cruise Cruise	Touring, Road Touring, Road
Advanced Safety Features	H-D® Smart Security System H-D® Smart Security System	--
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

Tachometer	Optional Optional	Yes
Navigator	No	No
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Fuel Gauge	Optional Optional	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	--	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Optional Optional	--
Height Adjustable Seats	No	Yes

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc