BMW K 1300 S vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1293 cc	1043 cc
Compression Ratio	13.0:1	10.3:1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
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	--
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Engine Type	4-Stroke,DOHC	4-Stroke,DOHC
Alternator	3-phase 580 W	--
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 64.3 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Maximum Power	--	118 hp
Top Speed	200 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	1293 cc	--
Power	175 hp	--
Torque	140 Nm	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	225 kmph
Mileage City	20 kmpl	--
Mileage Highway	22 kmpl	--

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Dimension

Width	905 mm	895 mm
Length	2182 mm	2240 mm
Height	1221 mm	1400 mm
Dry Weight	228 kg	--
Kerb Weight	254 kg	252 kg
Gross Weight	460 kg	--
Wheel Base	1585 mm	1520 mm
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Category	--	Touring
Ground Clearance	--	150 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Electrical

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
Pack Life	No	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic	Inverted Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	115 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	135 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Horizontal Back-link

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Tyre Type	Flat Tubeless	Flat Tubeless
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	180/55 ZR17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

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

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Electrical

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

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Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Additional Features	Tyre Pressure Control Tyre Pressure Control	--