BMW K 1600 GTL vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1649 cc	1043 cc
Clutch Type	Hydraulic Multi-Plate	Multi-Plate
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	--
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	10.3:1
No. Of Cylinder	6	4
Engine Type	4-Stroke,DOHC	4-Stroke,DOHC
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	4	--
Injection Type	Electroinc Intake Pipe Injection	Indirect Injection
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Oil Lubrication
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Air Filter Type	Replacement Air Filter	Replacement Air Filter
Alternator	3-phase 580 W	--
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	1649 cc	--
Power	158 hp	--
Torque	175 Nm	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	225 kmph
Mileage City	21 kmpl	--
Mileage Highway	23 kmpl	--

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Dimension

Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Length	2489 mm	2240 mm
Height	1465 mm	1400 mm
Dry Weight	321 kg	--
Width	1000 mm	895 mm
Kerb Weight	328 kg	252 kg
Gross Weight	540 kg	--
Wheel Base	1680 mm	1520 mm
Ground Clearance	155 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	--

Wheels & Tyres

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

Electrical

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Horizontal Back-link
Suspension Travel(Rear)	135 mm	--
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Inverted Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	125 mm	--

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V, 19 Ah 12 V, 19 Ah	12 V 12 V
Head Lamp	Projector Projector	Halogen Halogen
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	Optional Optional	No
Indicator Light	LED LED	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED

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Differentiating Features

Additional Features	Infotainment,Bluetooth Connectivity Infotainment,Bluetooth Connectivity	--
Cruise Control	Optional Optional	No
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Brake

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