BMW S 1000 XR vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 STD Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Advanced oil cooling system for optimal temperature in engine Adjustable windshield for optimal visibility Read More	--
Things we don't like	Seat height cannot be adjusted Read More	--

Engine & Performance

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

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Height	1411 mm	1400 mm
Dry Weight	205 kg	--
Kerb Weight	226 kg	253 kg
Length	2333 mm	2270 mm
Width	917 mm	895 mm
Seat Height	840 mm	840 mm
Gross Weight	450 kg	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheel Base	1522 mm	1520 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Optional Optional	--
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Chassis & Suspension

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

Brake

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