Kawasaki Versys 1000
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Overview: Versys 1000 vs V-Strom 1000

Key Features

Front Brake Dual Disc Disc
Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1043 cc 1037 cc
Category Adventure Touring Adventure Touring
Maximum Power 118.3 bhp 99.6 bhp

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 11.3:1
Engine Type Inline 4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC 90 V-Twin
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Injection Type Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
Lubrication System Wet Sump --
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Exhuast Pipes 4 In 1 Exhaust Single Exhaust
Bore X Stroke 77 mm x 56 mm 100 mm x 66 mm
Displacement 1043 cc 1037 cc
Maximum Power 118.3 bhp 99.6 bhp
Maximum Torque 102 Nm 103 Nm
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Electrical

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

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

Dimension

Seating Capacity 2 2
Length 2270 mm 2280 mm
Curb Weight 257 kg 232 kg
Width 950 mm 930 mm
Height 1490 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase 1520 mm 1555 mm
Category Adventure Touring Adventure Touring
Seat Height 820 mm 850 mm
Ground Clearance 150 mm 165 mm
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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size R17 R17
Front Wheel Size R17 R19
Tyre Type Runflat Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre 180/55 ZR17 150/70 R17
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17 110/80 R19

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension Horizontal Back-link Link Type
Body Frame Material Twin-Tube Alloy
Body Frame Type Alloy --
Suspension Travel(Rear) 152 mm --
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Straight
Front Suspension Inverted Fork Telescopic Fork
Side Wings Yes Yes
Suspension Travel(Front) 150 mm --
Chrome Garnish -- Yes
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Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

Stability Control Yes 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 Off Road, Road, Tour Off Road, Road, Tour
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Side Reflectors Yes No
Wheel Lock Front/back No No
Central Locking -- Yes
Traction Control -- Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm -- No
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Console

Navigator No --
Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Display Screen Yes Yes
Side Stand Indicator Yes Yes
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 --

Brake

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

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