Harley–Davidson Low Rider vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Exhuast Pipes	2 into 1	4 In 1 Exhaust
Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	--
Clutch Type	Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Bore X Stroke	100 mm x 111 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
Cooling System	Air Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Engine Type	Twin Cam 103™, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled	Inline 4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
Compression Ratio	9.2:1	10.3:1
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
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Displacement	1745 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Torque	144 Nm	102 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	2750 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
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	Halogen	LED

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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

Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2
Oil Tank Capacity	2.8 L	--
Wheelbase	1630 mm	1520 mm
Dry Weight	296 kg	--
Length	2355 mm	2270 mm
Curb Weight	300 kg	257 kg
Seat Height	690 mm	820 mm
Ground Clearance	105 mm	150 mm
Width	--	950 mm
Height	--	1490 mm
Category	--	Adventure Touring

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R17
Front Tyre	100/90 R19	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	160/70 R17	180/55 ZR17
Tyre Type	--	Runflat

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

Side Stand Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analog Analog	Yes
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	No
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change 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