BMW R 1200 RT vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1170 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Power	125 hp	118 hp
Alternator	3-phase 540 W	--
Injection Type	Electroinc Intake Pipe Injection	Indirect Injection
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Hydraulic Multi-Plate	Multi-Plate
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Oil Lubrication
Emission Control	Closed-loop 3-way Catalytic Converter	--
Bore X Stroke	101 mm x 73 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	10.3:1
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
Engine Type	4-Stroke,DOHC	4-Stroke,DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	4	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Air Filter Type	Replacement Air Filter	Replacement Air Filter
Maximum Torque	125 Nm	102 Nm
Top Speed	200 kmph	225 kmph
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	9000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	7500 rpm
Fuel Tank Size	25 L	21.0 L

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Touring
Wheel Base	1485 mm	1520 mm
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Seat Height	805 mm	--
Length	2222 mm	2240 mm
Width	983 mm	895 mm
Height	1415 mm	1400 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	150 mm
Kerb Weight	274 kg	252 kg
Gross Weight	495 kg	--
Dry Weight	219 kg	--

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Motor Type	No	No
Battery Capacity	16 Ah	--
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

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Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Horizontal Back-link
Suspension Travel(Rear)	136 mm	--
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Inverted Fork

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

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

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Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Disc Disc

Electrical

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

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Differentiating Features

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