Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Honda Africa Twin
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EngineKawasaki Versys 1000 Standard (2023)
Honda Africa Twin Manual
Max Power
88.2 kW {120 PS} / 9,000 rpm
97.89 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
Max Torque
102 N•m {10.4 kgf•m} / 7,500 rpm
103 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Battery Type
Maintenance Free
Lithium-ion
Charging Time
N/A
0
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
10.0:1
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Emission Type
BS6
BS-VI
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Motor Type
N/A
N/A
Power Modes
N/A
N/A
Displacement
1043
1082
Bore
77 mm
92 mm
No Of Cylinders
4
2
Range
N/A Km
588 Km
Stroke
56 mm
81 mm
Valve Per Cylinder
4
8
SpeedTop Speed
240 Km/h
200 Km/h
Tyres & WheelsTyre Size
Front : 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), Rear : 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
Front: 90/90 - 21, Rear: 150/70 - R18
Wheel Size
Front : 150 mm, Rear : 152 mm
Front: 21 inch, Rear: 18 inch
Wheels Type
Alloy
Spoke
Tubeless Tyre
Tubeless
Tubeless
Ignition
Digital
Digital
Tyre Brand
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1558 mm
Radial Tyre
Yes
N/A
Front Tyre Pressure Rider
32 psi
29 psi
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion
36 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion
40 psi
41 psi
BrakesRear Brake
Single petal disc. Caliper: Single-piston
Disc
Abs
N/A
ABS 2-Channel with rear ABS Off-Switch
Front Brake
Dual semi-floating petal discs. Caliper: Dual radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston
Disc
Braking Type
N/A
Switchable ABS
Ebs
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Diameter
250 mm
256 mm
FuelFuel Supply
Fuel injection: Ø 38 mm x 4
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
N/A
Fuel Capacity
21 L
24 L
BodyBody Type
Adventure Tourer, Super Bike
Adventure
Drive Type
Chain Drive
N/A
Frame
Twin-tube, aluminium
Semi Double Cradle
Water Proof Rating
N/A
N/A
Additional Storage
N/A
N/A
Ground Clearance
150 mm
210 mm
Height
1400 mm
1523 mm
Kerb Weight
253 Kg
239 Kg
Length
2270 mm
2307 mm
Seat Height
840 mm
810 mm
Width
895 mm
963 mm
Electrical AccessoriesUsb Charging Port
N/A
Yes
Switches & ControlsRiding Modes
Sport, Road, Rain and Rider
N/A
Starting
Electric Start
Electric Start
Pass Switch
N/A
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
N/A
MeterDisplay
Yes
N/A
Fuel Gauge
N/A
Yes
Instrument Console
Semi-Digital
N/A
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Techometer
Analogue
Digital
Distance To Empty Indicator
Yes
N/A
Low Battery Indicator
N/A
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
N/A
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
N/A
Clutch & GearClutch
Wet multi-disc
Wet Multiplate
Gear Box
6-speed, return
1 Down 5 Up
Transmission
Manual
6 Speed Manual
LightsHead Light
LED
Dual LED Head Lamp
Tail Light
LED
LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
Yes
Low Fuel Indicator
N/A
Yes
BatteryBattery Capacity
N/A
12V, 6Ah
Charging Time Zero Hundred
N/A
N/A
Charging Time Zero Eighty
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Battery Warranty
N/A Years
2 Years
No Of Batteries
N/A
N/A
ShockersSuspension Front
43 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping (right side) and spring preload adjustability
Telescopic
Suspension Rear
Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability
Pro-Link
SeatSeat Type
Split
N/A
Stepup Seat
N/A
Yes
OthersAdditional Features
Electronic Cruise Control
Six Riding Modes: Tour, Urban, Gravel, Off-Road, User 1 and User 2
Music Control
N/A
N/A
Motor Ip Rating
N/A
N/A
Navigation
Yes
N/A
Mobile Application
N/A
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
N/A
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Frequently asked questions
A. Versys 1000 is the most affordable model among the two.
A. Africa Twin is the most expensive model among the two.
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