BMW G 310 GS vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Well-defined GS fly line Strong and stable USD fork at the front Incredible engine performance at different speeds Read More	Comfortable ride quality Great road presence Read More
Things we don't like	Not suitable for rough terrains with a slope Read More	Looks slightly disproportionate from the rear Outdated instrument console Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	313 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Power	33.5 hp	118 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	11.0 L	21 L
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Alternator	308 W	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 62.1 mm	77.0 mm x 56.0 mm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	1	4
Engine Type	Water-Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhuast	4 into 1 into 2 Exhaust
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Maximum Torque	28 Nm	102 Nm
Top Speed	143 kmph	--
Compression Ratio	10.6:1	10.3:1
RPM at Maximum Power	9500 rpm	9000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	7500 rpm	7500 rpm
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Width	880 mm	895 mm
Height	1230 mm	1490 mm
Kerb Weight	169.5 kg	257 kg
Seat Height	835 mm	840 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Gross Weight	345 kg	--
Length	2075 mm	2270 mm
Wheel Base	1420 mm	1520 mm
Ground Clearance	--	150 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Fuel Reserve	1.0 L	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	Digital

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear)	180 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	180 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Horizontal Back-link
Front Suspension	USD Fork	Inverted Fork

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat
Rear Tyre	150/70 R17	180/55 R17
Front Wheel Size	R19	R17
Front Tyre	110/80 R19	120/70 R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	8 Ah	--

Safety & Security

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

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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
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	Yes
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Brake

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

Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Tubular Tubular	Diamond Diamond
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped