BMW R18 Classic vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Flamboyant design Very powerful engine Excellent Riding modes Six-speed driving system Latest security features Read More	Comfortable ride quality Great road presence Read More
Things we don't like	Expensive ride Heavy and bulky motorcycle Read More	Looks slightly disproportionate from the rear Outdated instrument console Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1802 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Power	91 hp	118 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	16 L	21 L
Maximum Torque	158 Nm	102 Nm
Engine Type	2-Cylinder, Air-Oil Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC Engine	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine
Cooling System	Air-Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Dry Type	Wet, Multi-Plate
Bore X Stroke	107.1 mm x 100 mm	77.0 mm x 56.0 mm
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	9.6:1	10.3:1
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	4 into 1 into 2 Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
RPM at Maximum Power	4750 rpm	9000 rpm
Fuel Consumption	17.8 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	3000 rpm	7500 rpm
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Adventure Touring
Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	964 mm	895 mm
Wheel Base	1731 mm	1520 mm
Kerb Weight	365 kg	257 kg
Height	1397 mm	1490 mm
Seat Height	710 mm	840 mm
Gross Weight	560 kg	--
Length	2440 mm	2270 mm
Ground Clearance	--	150 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Inverted Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	120 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	90 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Horizontal Back-link

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	180/65 R16	180/55 R17
Front Tyre	130/90 R16	120/70 R17
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Runflat
Front Wheel Size	R16	R17

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	26 Ah	--

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	Double-cradle Double-cradle	Diamond Diamond
Side Wings	No	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Seats	--	No