Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison

Engine & Performance

Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Bore X Stroke	77 mm x 56 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Forced Lubrication, Dry Sump
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Exhuast Pipes	4 In 1 Exhaust	2 in 1 Exhaust
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Engine Type	Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine	Parallel Twin Cylinder, 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
Air Filter Type	Replacement Air Filter	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	10.8:1
Displacement	1043 cc	649 cc
Maximum Power	120 bhp	61 bhp
Maximum Torque	102 Nm	63 Nm
Top Speed	225 kmph	168 kmph

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Electrical

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

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Ignition Type	Digital	Digital
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Start Option	Electric	Electric

Dimension

Curb Weight	250 kg	229 kg
Height	1400 mm	1090 mm
Length	2270 mm	2310 mm
Width	895 mm	855 mm
Wheelbase	1520 mm	1575 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Category	Adventure Touring	Cruiser
Ground Clearance	150 mm	130 mm
Seat Height	840 mm	705 mm

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Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear)	152 mm	80 mm
Seat Type	Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped
Suspension Travel(Front)	150 mm	130 mm
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link	Single Shock
Side Wings	Yes	No
Body Frame Material	Twin-Tube	Steel
Body Frame Type	Alloy	Perimeter

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R17	R18
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Radial
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	160/60 R17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 R18

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	--	No

Brake

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