Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Comfortable ride quality Great road presence Read More	--
Things we don't like	Looks slightly disproportionate from the rear Outdated instrument console Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1043 cc	1301 cc
Maximum Power	118 hp	158 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	21 L	23 L
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	77.0 mm x 56.0 mm	108 mm x 71 mm
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Exhaust Pipes	4 into 1 into 2 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine	2-Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Forced Oil
Maximum Torque	102 Nm	138 Nm
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	7500 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	9000 rpm	--

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Width	895 mm	--
Kerb Weight	257 kg	--
Length	2270 mm	--
Height	1490 mm	--
Ground Clearance	150 mm	242 mm
Seat Height	840 mm	880 mm
Wheel Base	1520 mm	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Dry Weight	--	221 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 R17	90/90 ZR21
Rear Tyre	180/55 R17	150/70 ZR18
Front Wheel Size	R17	R21
Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18

Gear & Transmission

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	WP XPLOR-USD
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link	WP Xplor PDS Shock Absorber
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	220 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	220 mm

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Riding Modes	Touring Touring	Street, Sport, Road Street, Sport, Road
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Back Rest	--	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	--	Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation
Shutter Lock	--	No

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Console

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes

Chassis & Suspension

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

Brake

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