Kawasaki Versys 1000 Vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 12.15 Lakh

₹ 19.26 Lakh

Overview

Compare Kawasaki Versys 1000 and BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2020. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

Compare Price

The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the Kawasaki Versys 1000 starts at ₹ 10.99 Lakh. On the other hand, the price of the base version of the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure starts at ₹ 17.25 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 20.95 Lakh for range topping model.

Compare Mileage

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 base engine returns 14 kmpl. The BMW R 1200 GS Adventure base returns 20 kmpl.

Compare Engine

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine CC

1043.0 cc

1170.0 cc

No Of Cylinder

Max Power

118 bhp @ 9000 rpm

123 bhp @ 7750 rpm

Max Torque

102 Nm @ 7500 rpm

125 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Delivery

Fuel Injection

Electronic Intake Pipe Injection

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Air/liquid-cooled

Starting Mechanism

Self Start

Emission Standard

BS VI

N/A

Fuel Consumption

Fuel Tank Capacity

21.0 L

30.0 L

Reserve Fuel Capacity

N/A

4.0 L

Mileage

14.00 Kmpl

20.00 Kmpl

Overall Riding Range

N/A

Dimension and Weight

Kerb Weight

250 kg

263 kg

Length

2240 mm

2255 mm

Width

895 mm

980 mm

Height

1400 mm

1450 mm

Wheelbase

1520 mm

1510 mm

Ground Clearance

150 mm

N/A

Seat Height

840 mm

890 mm

Transmission

No. Of Gears

6 Gears

Clutch

Wet Multi-Disc

Oil Lubricated Clutch, Hydraulically Operated

Chassis and Suspension

Chassis Type

Twin-Tube, Aluminium

Two-section Frame, Front- And Bolted On Rear Frame, Load-bearing Engine

Front Suspension

43 Mm Inverted Fork With Rebound Damping (Right-Side) & Spring Preload Aadjustability

BMW Motorrad Telelever; Stanchion Diameter 37 Mm, Central Spring Strut

Rear Suspension

Horizontal Back-Link, Gas-Charged, With Rebound Damping & Remote Spring Preload Adjustability

Cast Aluminium Single-sided Swing Arm With BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD Strut (travel-related Damping), Spring Pre-load Hydraulically Adjustable (continuously Variable) At Handwheel, Rebound Damping Adjustable At Handwheel

Braking

Front Brake Type

Dual Discs

Dual Disc

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Front Disc/Drum Size

310 mm

305 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

250 mm

276 mm

Wheel and Tyres

Wheel Size

17 inches

19 inches

Wheel Type

Alloy Wheels

Front Tyre

120/70ZR17M/C (58W)

120/70 R 19

Rear Tyre

180/55ZR17M/C (73W)

170/60 R 17

Electricals

Battery

Maintenance Free

12V / 11,8Ah, Maintenance Free

Headlight

Bulb And Multi-Reflector Type

LED

Tail Light

LED

Standard Features

Speedometer

Digital

Analogue

Tachometer

Analogue

Gear Indicator

Fuel Warning Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Low Oil Indicator

Low Battery Indicator

Pillion Seat

Pillion Grabrail

Engine Kill Switch

Clock

Tripmeter Type

Digital

Tripmeter Count

Pass Light

Adjustable Windscreen

2 position Adjustable seat height

ABS and Switchable Traction Control

Adjustable WP front and rear suspension

All LED lighting including signature daytime running lights (DRL)

Brembo Monobloc Front Brake Calipers

Ducati Multimedia System (DMS) Ready

Ducati Safety Pack

Engine Protection Bars

Full colour 5” TFT display instruments

Full Led Headlamp

On Board Computer

Riding Modes

Torque Assist Hydraulic Clutch

Updated Cruise Control

Vehicle Hold Control (VHC)

Additonal Features

Electronic Throttle Valves

Handy power source

Assist & Slipper Clutch

Electronic Cruise Control

High-Class Instrumentation

Horizontal Back-Link Rear Suspension

KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)

KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System)

KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control)

Radial-Mount Front Brake Calipers

Sharp, Sporty Styling

Twin LED Headlamps

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