BMW R 1250 GS Adventure vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 STD Comparison

Overview: R 1250 GS Adventure vs Versys 1000 STD

Brand	BMW Malaysia	Kawasaki Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 140,500 BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Price	N/A
Variant	R 1250 GS Adventure Standard	Versys 1000 STD Standard
User Rating	4.59 R 1250 GS Adventure reviews	4.17 Versys 1000 STD reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)		--
Vehicle Type	Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia	Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia

DP RM 28,100 Installment : RM 1,642 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

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	4.59/5 32 reviews	4.17/5 6 reviews
User Review Comparison	Epitomizing fuel economy for value-based tag After touring on the city roads for a couple of days, I took this bike to the off-road trails of the Cameron Highlands. This was my first trail ride... Read More J Jebat Jul 14, 2025 for BMW R 1250 GS	Upright seating position, excellent ergonomics The Kawasaki Versys 1000 STD has grown on me slowly. The best thing is that it doesn’t attack my senses with flashy styling or wild acceleration.... Read More A Advin Dec 12, 2025 for Kawasaki Versys 1000 STD

Things we like	Maximum stability at lower speeds Three different trim options Enlarged windshield with a modified front headlamp Read More	Balanced all-rounder Strong engine character Less complex than other SE versions Read More
Things we don't like	The bike's weight is a bit high Read More	Lack of advanced suspension Weight and agility issues Few creature comforts missing Read More

Displacement	1254 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Power	134 hp	118 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	30 L	21 L
Engine Type	Two Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Air/Liquid Cooled Engine	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine
Alternator	3-Phase Alternator, 510 W	--
Maximum Torque	143 Nm	102 Nm
Bore X Stroke	102.5 mm x 76 mm	77.0 mm x 56.0 mm
Exhaust Pipes	2 Into 1 Exhaust	4 into 1 into 2 Exhaust
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	oil lubricated	Wet, Multi-Plate
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	10.3:1
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
Fuel Consumption	21 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6250 rpm	7500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	9000 rpm
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Valves Per Cylinder	--	4

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

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	11.8 Ah	--

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Stability Control	Yes	--
Riding Modes	Rain, Road Rain, Road	Touring Touring
Shutter Lock	No	--
Advanced Safety Features	Hill Start Control Hill Start Control	--
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Side Reflectors	--	Yes

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