BMW G 650 GS vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	652 cc	1043 cc
Bore X Stroke	100 mm x 83 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1	10.3:1
No. Of Cylinder	1	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Engine Type	4-Stroke,DOHC	4-Stroke,DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	4	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Injection Type	Electroinc Intake Pipe Injection	Indirect Injection
Air Filter Type	Replacement Air Filter	Replacement Air Filter
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Oil Lubrication
Clutch Type	Hydraulic Multi-Plate	Multi-Plate
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	--
Alternator	3-phase 400 W	--
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Maximum Power	--	118 hp
Top Speed	192 kmph	225 kmph
Maximum Torque	--	102 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	7500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	--	9000 rpm
Fuel Tank Size	--	21.0 L

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Performance

Engine Displacement	652 cc	--
Power	48 hp	--
Torque	60 Nm	--
Top Speed	192 kmph	225 kmph
Mileage City	26 kmpl	--
Mileage Highway	32 kmpl	--

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Dimension

Length	2185 mm	2240 mm
Dry Weight	177 kg	--
Kerb Weight	193 kg	252 kg
Height	1440 mm	1400 mm
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Wheel Base	1484 mm	1520 mm
Width	920 mm	895 mm
Gross Weight	380 kg	--
Ground Clearance	261 mm	150 mm
Category	--	Touring

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Electronic	Digital
Start Option	Electric Start	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--

Electrical

Pack Life	No	No
Power Pack	No	No
Pack Capacity	No	No
Pack Voltage	No	No
Motor Type	No	No
Charger Type	No	No
Input	No	No
Range City	No	No
Range Highway	No	No
Battery Charge Time	No	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	210 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	210 mm	--
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Inverted Fork
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Horizontal Back-link

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	90/90 R21	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	130/80 R17	180/55 ZR17
Front Wheel Size	R21	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Flat Tubeless

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control	--
Traction Control	Yes	No
Back Rest	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Riding Modes	Street,Road,Rain Street,Road,Rain	Touring Touring
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Side Reflectors	Optional Optional	Optional Optional
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Central Locking	Optional Optional	--

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	TFT Display TFT Display	No
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Navigator	Optional Optional	No
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	No

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Electrical

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Bridge-Type Bridge-Type	Twin Tube Twin Tube
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Alloy Alloy
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Seat Type	Low-Slung Low-Slung	Dual-Stepped Dual-Stepped

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Brake

Front Brake	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Additional Features	ASC,DTC,NBS,RDC ASC,DTC,NBS,RDC	--
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No