BMW S 1000 R vs Kawasaki Versys 1000

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show more imgEngine
BMW S 1000 R Pro M Sport
Kawasaki Versys 1000 Standard (2023)
Max Power
165 bhp @ 11000 rpm
88.2 kW {120 PS} / 9,000 rpm
Max Torque
114 Nm @ 9250 rpm
102 N•m {10.4 kgf•m} / 7,500 rpm
Charging Time
0
N/A
Compression Ratio
12.5 : 1
10.3:1
Cooling System
Water/Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Engine Type
Water/Oil-cooled Oil/water-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine with four valves per cylinder4-cylinder 4-stroke In-line Engine, Four Valves per Cylinder, Two Overhead Camshafts
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Motor Type
N/A
N/A
Power Modes
N/A
N/A
Displacement
999
1043
Bore
80 mm
77 mm
Load Carrying Capacity
208 Kg
N/A Kg
Peak Power
165 W
N/A W
Range
264 Km
N/A Km
Stroke
49 mm
56 mm
show more imgSpeed
Top Speed
200 Km/h
240 Km/h
show more imgTyres & Wheels
Tyre Size
Front :120/70 ZR 17 , Rear : 190/55 ZR 17
Front : 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), Rear : 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
Wheel Size
Front :431.8 mm,Rear :431.8 mm
Front : 150 mm, Rear : 152 mm
Wheels Type
Cast Aluminium
Alloy
Ignition
CDI
Digital
Tyre Brand
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
1450 mm
1520 mm
Front Tyre Pressure Rider
36 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider
42 psi
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion
42 psi
40 psi
show more imgBrakes
Rear Brake
Single disc brake with a diameter of 8.7”, one-piston floating caliper
Single petal disc. Caliper: Single-piston
Abs
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, partial integral
N/A
Front Brake
Twin-disc brake with a diameter of 12.6”, four-piston fixed caliper
Dual semi-floating petal discs. Caliper: Dual radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston
Braking Type
N/A
N/A
Ebs
N/A
N/A
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
250 mm
show more imgFuel
Fuel Supply
Fuel Injection
Fuel injection: Ø 38 mm x 4
Fuel Capacity
16 L
21 L
Fuel Reserve
4 L
3 L
show more imgBody
Body Type
Super,Sports Naked,Sports
Adventure Tourer, Super Bike
Drive Type
Chain 525 17/45
Chain Drive
Frame
Bridge-type aluminum laminate frame with load-bearing engine
Twin-tube, aluminium
Water Proof Rating
N/A
N/A
Ground Clearance
N/A mm
150 mm
Height
1115 mm
1400 mm
Kerb Weight
194 Kg
253 Kg
Length
2090 mm
2270 mm
Saddle Height
830 mm
N/A mm
Seat Height
830 mm
840 mm
Total Weight
408 Kg
N/A Kg
Width
810 mm
895 mm
show more imgElectrical Accessories
Charging Point
Yes
N/A
Mobile Connectivity
Yes
N/A
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
N/A
show more imgSwitches & Controls
Riding Modes
Rain, Road and Dynamic
Sport, Road, Rain and Rider
Starting
Self Start Only
Electric Start
Engine Kill Switch
N/A
Yes
show more imgMeter
Display
Coloured TFT Screen
Yes
Fuel Gauge
N/A
N/A
Instrument Console
Digital
Semi-Digital
Techometer
Digital
Analogue
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
N/A
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
N/A
Reverse Assist
Yes
N/A
show more imgClutch & Gear
Clutch
Multi-disc oil bath (anti-hopping) with self-reinforcement
Wet multi-disc
Gear Box
6 Speed Synchromesh Gearbox
6-speed, return
show more imgLights
Led Tail Light
Yes
N/A
Low Fuel Indicator
Yes
N/A
show more imgBattery
Battery Capacity
12 V / 8 Ah
N/A
Charging Time Zero Hundred
N/A
N/A
Charging Time Zero Eighty
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging Time
N/A
N/A
No Of Batteries
N/A
N/A
show more imgShockers
Suspension Front
Upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 1.8”, spring preload and adjustable rebound and compression stage
43 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping (right side) and spring preload adjustability
Suspension Rear
Aluminum swingarm, central shock absorber, adjustable rebound and compression damping and adjustable spring preload
Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability
show more imgOthers
Additional Features
N/A
Electronic Cruise Control
Music Control
N/A
N/A
Motor Ip Rating
N/A
N/A
Internet Connectivity
Yes
N/A

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