Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Yamaha R6 2018 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1043 cc	599 cc
Maximum Power	118 hp	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque	102 Nm	--
Top Speed	225 kmph	--
Bore X Stroke	77 mm x 56 mm	67 mm x 42.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	13.1:1
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	--
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Fuel Injection
Engine Type	4-Stroke,DOHC	4-Stroke, DOHC
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	Single Exhuast
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Air Filter Type	Replacement Air Filter	--
Lubrication System	Oil Lubrication	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity	21.0 L	18 L
RPM at Maximum Power	9000 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	7500 rpm	--

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Sport
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Height	1400 mm	1150 mm
Length	2240 mm	2040 mm
Kerb Weight	252 kg	190 kg
Wheel Base	1520 mm	1374 mm
Ground Clearance	150 mm	130 mm
Width	895 mm	696 mm
Seat Height	--	850 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Digital	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Start Option	Electric	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

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

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Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	KYB Inverted Fork
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link	KYB Piggyback Shock

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	--
Side Reflectors	Optional Optional	Optional Optional
Back Rest	No	No
Traction Control	No	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	--
Leg Guards	No	--
Riding Modes	Touring Touring	Sport Sport

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Console

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

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Brake

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	--
Cruise Control	No	--