Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Comparison

Engine & Performance

Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
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
Curb Weight	257 kg	--
Length	2270 mm	--
Width	950 mm	--
Height	1490 mm	--
Wheelbase	1520 mm	1580 mm
Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Seat Height	820 mm	890 mm
Ground Clearance	150 mm	250 mm
Dry Weight	--	217 kg

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18
Front Wheel Size	R17	R21
Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	150/70 ZR18
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
ABS	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Riding Modes	Touring, Road Touring, Road	Comfort, Rain, Street, Sport, Offroad Comfort, Rain, Street, Sport, Offroad
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