Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Yamaha R6 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1043 cc	599 cc
Maximum Power	118 hp	122 hp
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Wet,Multi-Plate
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	13.1:1
Bore X Stroke	77 mm x 56 mm	67 mm x 42.5 mm
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	Single Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Top Speed	225 kmph	257 kmph
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Maximum Torque	102 Nm	65.7 Nm
Engine Type	4-Stroke,DOHC	4-Stroke, DOHC
Lubrication System	Oil Lubrication	Wet Sump
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Direct Injection
Air Filter Type	Replacement Air Filter	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Torque	7500 rpm	10500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	9000 rpm	14500 rpm
Fuel Tank Size	21.0 L	17 L

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Sport
Width	895 mm	705 mm
Ground Clearance	150 mm	130 mm
Wheel Base	1520 mm	1375 mm
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Kerb Weight	252 kg	189 kg
Height	1400 mm	1095 mm
Length	2240 mm	2040 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	3.4 L
Seat Height	--	850 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Digital	TCI
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	EFI

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	5-Speed

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

Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link	Swing Arm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	115 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	120 mm

Wheels & Tyres

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

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	--
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	--
Back Rest	No	No
Traction Control	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Optional Optional	Optional Optional
Leg Guards	No	No
Riding Modes	Touring Touring	Sport,Road Sport,Road
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	Yes
Central Locking	--	Optional Optional

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Console

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

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Electrical

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	No
Head Lamp	Halogen Halogen	LED LED
Battery Voltage	12 V 12 V	12 V 12 V
Tail Lamp	LED LED	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	Split Seat Split Seat
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Alloy Alloy
Body Frame Type	Twin Tube Twin Tube	Delta Box Delta Box
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	--	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Brake

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