BMW K 1600 GT vs Kawasaki Versys 1000GT Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Modern design and list of features Refined and smooth performance Read More	Aggressive looks Purposeful stance Ride quality Read More
Things we don't like	Large size makes it cumbersome to ride in low-speed traffic conditions Expensive to buy and maintain Read More	Less off-road worthy tyres Lacks electronics compared to rivals Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1649 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Power	160 hp	118 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	26.5 L	21 L
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	Wet Sump
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	102 Nm
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	4 into 1 into 2 Exhaust
Alternator	580 W	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Fuel Injection
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	77.0 mm x 56.0 mm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	10.3:1
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Cylinder	6	4
Engine Type	Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke, In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine
RPM at Maximum Torque	5250 rpm	7500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	9000 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Adventure Touring
Kerb Weight	334 kg	253 kg
Seat Height	810 mm	840 mm
Length	2324 mm	2270 mm
Width	1000 mm	895 mm
Height	1440 mm	1465 mm
Gross Weight	540 kg	--
Wheel Base	1618 mm	1520 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Ground Clearance	--	150 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	--
Fuel Reserve	4.0 L	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	Digital

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	180/55 R17

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear)	135 mm	--
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Duolever	Inverted Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	125 mm	--
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever	Horizontal Back-link

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	19 Ah	--

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	Optional Optional	No
Launch Control	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	Yes	No
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	No
Engine Immobilizer	Optional Optional	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Riding Modes	Rain, Road Rain, Road	Touring Touring
Leg Guards	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	--

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Body Frame Type	Bridge Bridge	Twin-Tube, Diamond Twin-Tube, Diamond
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Alloy Alloy
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	--	No

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes

Brake

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