Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Comparison

Engine & Performance

Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Bore X Stroke	77 mm x 56 mm	108 mm x 71 mm
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Forced Oil
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Exhuast Pipes	4 In 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate
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	Two Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Air Filter Type	Replacement Air Filter	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	13.1:1
Displacement	1043 cc	1301 cc
Maximum Power	120 bhp	158.2 bhp
Maximum Torque	102 Nm	140 Nm
Top Speed	225 kmph	--

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Electrical

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

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Dimension

Curb Weight	250 kg	--
Height	1400 mm	--
Length	2270 mm	--
Width	895 mm	--
Wheelbase	1520 mm	1580 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Ground Clearance	150 mm	250 mm
Seat Height	840 mm	890 mm
Dry Weight	--	217 kg

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Chassis & Suspension

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

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Wheels & Tyres

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

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	Yes
Riding Modes	Touring, Road Touring, Road	Comfort, Rain, Street, Sport, Offroad Comfort, Rain, Street, Sport, Offroad
ABS	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	--	Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation
Traction Control	--	Yes
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	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	--	Yes

Brake

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