Kawasaki Versys 650 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Comparison

Engine & Performance

Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate
Engine Type	Parallel Twin Cylinder 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine	Two Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Exhuast Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Fuel Injection
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	13.1:1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Bore X Stroke	83 mm x 60 mm	108 mm x 71 mm
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Displacement	649 cc	1301 cc
Top Speed	206 kmph	--
Lubrication System	--	Forced Oil
Maximum Power	--	158.2 bhp
Maximum Torque	--	140 Nm

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Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Accessory Outlet	No	Yes
Indicator Light	Yes	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

Wheelbase	1415 mm	1580 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2165 mm	--
Height	1400 mm	--
Width	840 mm	--
Curb Weight	216 kg	--
Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Ground Clearance	170 mm	250 mm
Seat Height	840 mm	890 mm
Dry Weight	--	217 kg

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Chassis & Suspension

Chrome Garnish	No	No
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	WP USD
Rear Suspension	Single Shock	WP Monoshock
Side Wings	Yes	No
Seat Type	Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	--	Steel
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	220 mm
Body Frame Type	--	Chrome Molybdenum
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	220 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18
Front Wheel Size	R17	R21
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	90/90 ZR21
Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	160/60 ZR17	150/70 ZR18

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

Navigator	No	No
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	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	No	No
Cruise Control	No	Yes

Brake

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