Harley–Davidson Sport Glide vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	100 mm x 111 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	10.3:1
Engine Type	4-Stroke, DOHC	Inline 4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Exhuast Pipes	2 in 1 Exhuast	4 In 1 Exhaust
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Displacement	1745 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Torque	145 Nm	102 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	3250 rpm	--
Clutch Type	--	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Air Filter Type	--	Replacement Air Filter
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Maximum Power	--	118.3 bhp

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Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Accessory Outlet	Yes	No
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED	LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	--	LED

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheelbase	1625 mm	1520 mm
Curb Weight	317 kg	257 kg
Length	2325 mm	2270 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	4.7 L	--
Category	Cruiser	Adventure Touring
Seat Height	680 mm	820 mm
Ground Clearance	120 mm	150 mm
Width	--	950 mm
Height	--	1490 mm

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Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Mono Shock	Horizontal Back-link
Seat Type	Dual Straight	Dual Stepped
Front Suspension	Forged Suspension	Inverted Fork
Chrome Garnish	No	--
Side Wings	No	Yes
Body Frame Material	--	Twin-Tube
Body Frame Type	--	Alloy
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	152 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	150 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R16	R17
Front Wheel Size	R18	R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat
Rear Tyre	180/70 R16	180/55 ZR17
Front Tyre	130/70 R18	120/70 ZR17

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

Shutter Lock	No	No
Riding Modes	Cruise Cruise	Touring, Road Touring, Road
Back Rest	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Stability Control	--	Yes
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Pass Switch	--	Yes
Side Reflectors	--	Yes

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Seats	No	Yes

Brake

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