Harley–Davidson 1200 Custom vs Kawasaki Versys 650 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	--
Exhuast Pipes	2 Into 2	Single Exhaust
Clutch Type	Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	10.8:1
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
Bore X Stroke	88.9 mm x 96.8 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Cooling System	Air Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Engine Type	Evolution®, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled	Parallel Twin Cylinder 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Indirect Injection
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Displacement	1202 cc	649 cc
Maximum Torque	95 Nm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	4500 rpm	--
Top Speed	--	206 kmph

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Electrical

Battery Voltage	29 V,10 Ah	12 V
Head Lamp	Halogen	LED
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	--
Body Frame Type	Tubular Frame	--
Seat Type	Low Slung Seat	Dual Stepped
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Side Wings	No	Yes
Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Coil Spring	Single Shock
Chrome Garnish	Yes	No

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R16	R17
Front Wheel Size	R16	R17
Front Tyre	130/90 R16	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	--	160/60 ZR17
Tyre Type	--	Runflat

Dimension

Oil Tank Capacity	2.6 L	--
Dry Weight	255 kg	--
Length	2225 mm	2165 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Curb Weight	268 kg	216 kg
Wheelbase	1530 mm	1415 mm
Ground Clearance	110 mm	170 mm
Seat Height	725 mm	840 mm
Width	--	840 mm
Height	--	1400 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	--
Central Locking	Yes	--
Launch Control	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Riding Modes	Cruise Cruise	Touring, Sport Touring, Sport
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	Optional Optional
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--

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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	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Brake

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