Kawasaki Versys 1000
Kawasaki Versys 1000
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
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Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Comparison

Overview: Versys 1000 vs 1290 Super Adventure R

Key Features

Front Brake Dual Disc Dual Disc
Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1043 cc 1301 cc
Category Adventure Touring Adventure Touring
Maximum Power 118.3 bhp 158.2 bhp

Engine & Performance

No. Of Cylinder 4 2
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual Wet, Multi-Plate
Air Filter Type Replacement Air Filter --
Compression Ratio 10.3:1 13.1:1
Engine Type Inline 4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine Two Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Injection Type Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
Lubrication System Wet Sump Forced Oil
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Exhuast Pipes 4 In 1 Exhaust Single Exhaust
Bore X Stroke 77 mm x 56 mm 108 mm x 71 mm
Displacement 1043 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 118.3 bhp 158.2 bhp
Maximum Torque 102 Nm 140 Nm
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Electrical

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

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

Dimension

Seating Capacity 2 2
Length 2270 mm --
Curb Weight 257 kg --
Width 950 mm --
Height 1490 mm --
Wheelbase 1520 mm 1580 mm
Category Adventure Touring Adventure Touring
Ground Clearance 150 mm 250 mm
Seat Height 820 mm 890 mm
Dry Weight -- 217 kg
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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size R17 R18
Front Wheel Size R17 R21
Rear Tyre 180/55 ZR17 150/70 ZR18
Tyre Type Runflat Runflat, Tubeless
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17 90/90 ZR21

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension Horizontal Back-link WP Monoshock
Body Frame Material Twin-Tube Steel
Body Frame Type Alloy Chrome Molybdenum
Suspension Travel(Rear) 152 mm 220 mm
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Front Suspension Inverted Fork WP USD
Side Wings Yes No
Suspension Travel(Front) 150 mm 220 mm
Chrome Garnish -- No
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Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

Stability Control Yes --
Launch Control No No
Back Rest No No
Shutter Lock No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
ABS Yes Yes
Riding Modes Touring, Road Touring, Road Comfort, Rain, Street, Sport, Offroad Comfort, Rain, Street, Sport, Offroad
Leg Guards No No
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Side Reflectors Yes Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back No No
Advanced Safety Features -- Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation
Traction Control -- Yes
Engine Immobilizer -- Yes
Central Locking -- No
Anti-Theft Alarm -- No
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Console

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

Height Adjustable Seats Yes No
Cruise Control -- Yes

Brake

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

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