BMW G 310 GS vs Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 S Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Well-defined GS fly line Strong and stable USD fork at the front Incredible engine performance at different speeds Read More	--
Things we don't like	Not suitable for rough terrains with a slope Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	313 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Power	33.5 hp	119 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	11.0 L	21 L
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhuast	4 in 1 in 2 Exhaust
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet Multiple Disc
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	10.6:1	10.3:1
Maximum Torque	28 Nm	102 Nm
Engine Type	Water-Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
Top Speed	143 kmph	--
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 62.1 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
No. Of Cylinder	1	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Alternator	308 W	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	7500 rpm	7500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	9500 rpm	9000 rpm
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Super Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheel Base	1420 mm	1520 mm
Kerb Weight	169.5 kg	253 kg
Height	1230 mm	1400 mm
Gross Weight	345 kg	--
Length	2075 mm	2270 mm
Width	880 mm	895 mm
Seat Height	835 mm	840 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	--
Fuel Reserve	1.0 L	--

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Fork	Inverted Fork
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Horizontal Back-link
Suspension Travel(Front)	180 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	180 mm	--

Wheels & Tyres

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	8 Ah	--

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	Bulb Bulb	LED LED
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Tubular Tubular	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	--	Yes

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No

Brake

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