BMW R 1200 RS vs Kawasaki Versys 650 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1170 cc	649 cc
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
Clutch Type	Hydraulic Multi-Plate	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	--
Air Filter Type	Replacement Air Filter	--
Engine Type	4-Stroke,DOHC	4-Stroke, DOHC
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	4	--
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Injection Type	Electroinc Intake Pipe Injection	Indirect Injection
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	10.8:1
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Alternator	3-phase 580 W	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Maximum Power	--	68.39 hp
Maximum Torque	--	64 Nm
Top Speed	200 kmph	206 kmph
Fuel Tank Size	--	21 L
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	7000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	--	8500 rpm

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Performance

Engine Displacement	1170 cc	--
Power	123 hp	--
Torque	125 Nm	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	206 kmph
Mileage City	23 kmpl	--
Mileage Highway	25 kmpl	--

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Dimension

Length	2202 mm	2165 mm
Width	925 mm	840 mm
Height	1250 mm	1400 mm
Kerb Weight	236 kg	214 kg
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Wheel Base	1527 mm	1415 mm
Ground Clearance	185 mm	170 mm
Category	--	Sport

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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
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	160/60 ZR17
Tyre Type	Flat Tubeless	Runflat
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17

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

Suspension Travel(Front)	140 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	140 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Swing Arm
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Telescopic 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	--
Shutter Lock	No	No
Central Locking	Optional Optional	--
Side Reflectors	Optional Optional	Optional Optional
Riding Modes	Sport, Race Sport, Race	Sport Sport

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Two-Section Frame Two-Section Frame	--
Chrome Garnish	Yes	No
Seat Type	Stepped Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Optional Optional	--
Body Frame Material	Aluminium Aluminium	--

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Brake

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