BMW R 1200 RS vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1170 cc	1043 cc
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Oil Lubrication
Clutch Type	Hydraulic Multi-Plate	Multi-Plate
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	--
Air Filter Type	Replacement Air Filter	Replacement Air Filter
Engine Type	4-Stroke,DOHC	4-Stroke,DOHC
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	4	--
Injection Type	Electroinc Intake Pipe Injection	Indirect Injection
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	10.3:1
Alternator	3-phase 580 W	--
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	1170 cc	--
Power	123 hp	--
Torque	125 Nm	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	225 kmph
Mileage City	23 kmpl	--
Mileage Highway	25 kmpl	--

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Dimension

Length	2202 mm	2240 mm
Width	925 mm	895 mm
Height	1250 mm	1400 mm
Kerb Weight	236 kg	252 kg
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Wheel Base	1527 mm	1520 mm
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Ground Clearance	185 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

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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Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	140 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	140 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Horizontal Back-link
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Inverted Fork

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	--
Traction Control	Yes	No
Stability Control	Yes	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Advanced Safety Features	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Central Locking	Optional Optional	--
Shutter Lock	No	No
Riding Modes	Sport, Race Sport, Race	Touring Touring
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
Display Screen	TFT Display TFT Display	No
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Navigator	Optional Optional	No
Tachometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog

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Differentiating Features

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

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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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Two-Section Frame Two-Section Frame	Twin Tube Twin Tube
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Stepped Stepped	Dual-Stepped Dual-Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Optional Optional	--
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