Harley–Davidson Fat Bob vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Cooling System	Air Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Engine Type	Twin Cam 103™, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled	Inline 4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	--
Clutch Type	Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	102 mm x 114mm	77 mm x 56 mm
Exhuast Pipes	2 Into 2	4 In 1 Exhaust
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Compression Ratio	9.2:1	10.3:1
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Fuel Injection
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Displacement	1868 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Torque	152 mm	102 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	3000 rpm	--
Air Filter Type	--	Replacement Air Filter
Maximum Power	--	118.3 bhp

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Electrical

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

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Dimension

Dry Weight	306 kg	--
Curb Weight	306 kg	257 kg
Wheelbase	1615 mm	1520 mm
Length	2340 mm	2270 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Oil Tank Capacity	2.8 L	--
Ground Clearance	125 mm	150 mm
Width	--	950 mm
Height	--	1490 mm
Category	--	Adventure Touring
Seat Height	--	820 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	Yes
Cruise Control	Optional Optional	--

Brake

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