BMW R 1250 GS vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 STD Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Hill Start Control makes slope rides easier Twin-cylinder boxer engine delivers outstanding performance Dynamic preload adjustment with ESA Read More	Balanced all-rounder Strong engine character Less complex than other SE versions Read More
Things we don't like	The rear seat height is low Read More	Lack of advanced suspension Weight and agility issues Few creature comforts missing  Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1254 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Power	134 hp	118 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 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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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Seating Capacity	2	2
Width	952 mm	895 mm
Length	2207 mm	2270 mm
Gross Weight	465 kg	--
Height	1430 mm	1400 mm
Kerb Weight	249 kg	253 kg
Seat Height	850 mm	840 mm
Wheel Base	--	1520 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Reserve	4 L	--
Ignition System	--	Digital
Fuel Supply System	--	Fuel Injection

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Runflat
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	180/55 R17
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	120/70 R17

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Horizontal Back-link
Front Suspension	Central Spring Strut	Inverted Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear)	200 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	190 mm	--

Electrical

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

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
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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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	Two-Section Two-Section	Twin-Tube Twin-Tube
Body Frame Material	--	Alloy Alloy

Electrical

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

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats

Yes

No