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Things we don't like	Looks slightly disproportionate from the rear Outdated instrument console Read More	--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
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine	2-Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	--
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Maximum Torque	102 Nm	138 Nm
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Exhaust Pipes	4 into 1 into 2 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Bore X Stroke	77.0 mm x 56.0 mm	108 mm x 71 mm
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Forced Oil
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
RPM at Maximum Power	9000 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	7500 rpm	--

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Dimension

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

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Chassis & Suspension

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	--	Yes

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No