Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Triumph Tiger Explorer Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1043 cc	1215 cc
Maximum Power	118 hp	135 hp
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate, Hydrauically
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	11.0:1
Bore X Stroke	77 mm x 56 mm	85 mm x 71.4 mm
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	3 in 1 Exhuast
No. Of Cylinder	4	3
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Shaft Drive
Top Speed	225 kmph	228 kmph
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Maximum Torque	102 Nm	121 Nm
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Engine Type	4-Stroke,DOHC	4-Stroke, DOHC
Lubrication System	Oil Lubrication	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	MPFI
Air Filter Type	Replacement Air Filter	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	7500 rpm	6400 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	9000 rpm	9300 rpm
Fuel Tank Size	21.0 L	20 L

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Dual Sport
Width	895 mm	962 mm
Ground Clearance	150 mm	168 mm
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Wheel Base	1520 mm	1530 mm
Kerb Weight	252 kg	259 kg
Height	1400 mm	1410 mm
Length	2240 mm	2248 mm
Seat Height	--	837 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Digital	--
Start Option	Electric	Kick & Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	USD Fork
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link	Twin Floating
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	194 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	190 mm

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R17	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	110/80 R19
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	150/70 R17
Tyre Type	Flat Tubeless	Radial

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Traction Control	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Riding Modes	Touring Touring	Rain, Road Rain, Road
Side Reflectors	Optional Optional	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Stability Control	--	No

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Chrome Garnish	Yes	No
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Dual-Stepped Dual-Stepped	Dual Straight Dual Straight
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Steel Steel
Body Frame Type	Twin Tube Twin Tube	Tabular Trellis Tabular Trellis

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Brake

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