BMW S 1000 XR vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Advanced oil cooling system for optimal temperature in engine Adjustable windshield for optimal visibility Read More	Comfortable ride quality Great road presence Read More
Things we don't like	Seat height cannot be adjusted Read More	Looks slightly disproportionate from the rear Outdated instrument console Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	999 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Power	162 hp	118 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	20 L	21 L
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	10.3:1
Engine Type	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine
Maximum Torque	114 Nm	102 Nm
Exhaust Pipes	4 In 1 Exhaust	4 into 1 into 2 Exhaust
Injection Type	Electronic	Fuel Injection
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 49.7 mm	77.0 mm x 56.0 mm
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Consumption	20 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	9250 rpm	7500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	11000 rpm	9000 rpm
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Width	917 mm	895 mm
Length	2333 mm	2270 mm
Kerb Weight	226 kg	257 kg
Seating Capacity	2	2
Dry Weight	205 kg	--
Wheel Base	1522 mm	1520 mm
Seat Height	840 mm	840 mm
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Height	1411 mm	1490 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

Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Horizontal Back-link
Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	Inverted Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	150 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Rear)	150 mm	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	9 Ah	--

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 R17
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	180/55 R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	--
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	Bridge-type Bridge-type	Diamond Diamond

Brake

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	Optional Optional	Yes