BMW S 1000 RR vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 STD Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	The enhanced engine that transmits an outstanding performance  The presence of shift cam technology offers an adaptable ride The CBU litre-class supersport is worth the price of the motorcycle  Loaded with refined electronic assistance Read More	Balanced all-rounder Strong engine character Less complex than other SE versions Read More
Things we don't like	The brake bike and feel could have been better The dealerships have a very limited reach to other countries  The refinement of the engine is below average with its Japanese inline-four rivals. Read More	Lack of advanced suspension Weight and agility issues Few creature comforts missing  Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	999 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Power	210 hp	118 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 L	21 L
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke ,Liquid Cooled Engine	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine
Compression Ratio	13.3:1	10.3:1
Top Speed	300 kmph	--
Maximum Torque	113 Nm	102 Nm
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Exhaust Pipes	4 Into 1 Exhaust	4 into 1 into 2 Exhaust
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	80 mm x 49.7 mm	77.0 mm x 56.0 mm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
RPM at Maximum Power	13750 rpm	9000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	11000 rpm	7500 rpm
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Adventure Touring
Wheel Base	1457 mm	1520 mm
Width	848 mm	895 mm
Seat Height	824 mm	840 mm
Length	2073 mm	2270 mm
Height	1205 mm	1400 mm
Kerb Weight	210 kg	253 kg
Dry Weight	175 kg	--
Gross Weight	407 kg	--
Seating Capacity	1	2

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic	Inverted Fork
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Horizontal Back-link

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Charger Type	No	--

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 R17
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	180/55 R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear 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
Stability Control	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	--
Riding Modes	Sport, Race Sport, Race	Touring Touring
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Shutter Lock	No	--
Leg Guards	--	No
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Back Rest	--	No
Launch Control	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Alloy Alloy
Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	Bridge Type Bridge Type	Twin-Tube Twin-Tube
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Side Wings	--	Yes

Brake

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

Electrical

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats

Yes

No