BMW K 1600 GT vs Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 S Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Modern design and list of features Refined and smooth performance 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	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1649 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Power	160 hp	119 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	26.5 L	21 L
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
No. Of Cylinder	6	4
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	10.3:1
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate	Wet Multiple Disc
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Engine Type	Oil/Water Cooled 4-Stroke, In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine, 4-Valves, DOHC	4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	4 in 1 in 2 Exhaust
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Alternator	580 W	--
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	102 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	5250 rpm	7500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	9000 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Touring	Super Sport
Gross Weight	540 kg	--
Kerb Weight	334 kg	253 kg
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1440 mm	1400 mm
Width	1000 mm	895 mm
Length	2324 mm	2270 mm
Wheel Base	1618 mm	1520 mm
Seat Height	810 mm	840 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Brake

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

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	Yes	--
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	--
Body Frame Type	Bridge Bridge	--
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	--	Yes

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Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No