Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
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Kawasaki Versys 1000GT
Kawasaki Versys 1000GT
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Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS vs Kawasaki Versys 1000GT Comparison

Overview: Ninja 1000 ABS vs Versys 1000GT

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1043 cc 1043 cc
Maximum Power 140 hp 118 hp

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.75/5
20 reviews
4.46/5
13 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • A dream come true

    Finally, after a long wait, I bought the Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS. The motorcycle had been a long time dream of mine and finally after owning it, I am...

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    Zaffir Mar 20, 2024 for Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
  • The true definition of sports tourer

    The Kawasaki Versys 1000 comes with the new Standard variant and an older SE variant of 2022 in Malaysia right now. I recently bought the new Versys...

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    Steven Oct 10, 2023 for Kawasaki Versys 1000GT

From The Experts

Things we like

Switchable traction control 

Ergonomics are user-friendly

Anti-lock braking system

 

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Aggressive looks

Purposeful stance

Ride quality

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Things we don't like

Not the fastest 1000cc

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Less off-road worthy tyres

Lacks electronics compared to rivals

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1043 cc 1043 cc
Maximum Power 140 hp 118 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 19.0 L 21 L
Maximum Torque 111 Nm 102 Nm
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke 77 mm x 56 mm 77.0 mm x 56.0 mm
Lubrication System Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump Wet Sump
Compression Ratio 11.8:1 10.3:1
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder 4 4
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Wet, Multi-Plate
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Exhaust Pipes Dual Exhuast 4 into 1 into 2 Exhaust
Engine Type In-Line Four Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled 4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine
RPM at Maximum Torque 7300 rpm 7500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power 10000 rpm 9000 rpm
Injection Type -- Fuel Injection
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Dimension

Category Super Sport Adventure Touring
Height 1170 mm 1465 mm
Kerb Weight 231 kg 253 kg
Length 2105 mm 2270 mm
Width 790 mm 895 mm
Ground Clearance 135 mm 150 mm
Seat Height 820 mm 840 mm
Wheel Base 1445 mm 1520 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2
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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type Runflat Runflat
Rear Tyre 190/50 ZR17 180/55 R17
Front Wheel Size R17 R17
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17 120/70 R17
Rear Wheel Size R17 R17

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension Inverted Fork Inverted Fork
Rear Suspension Back Link Horizontal Back-link

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Shutter Lock No No
Back Rest No No
Wheel Lock Front/back No --
Leg Guards No No
Launch Control No No
Riding Modes Sport Sport Touring Touring
Traction Control -- Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm -- No
Side Reflectors -- Yes
Stability Control -- No
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Console

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

Height Adjustable Seats No No
Cruise Control No Yes

Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

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

Brake

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

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Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS vs Kawasaki Versys 1000GT FAQs

Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between Ninja 1000 ABS vs Versys 1000GT?

The Ninja 1000 ABS comes with a ground clearance of 135 mm , on the other hand the Versys 1000GT comes with a ground clearance of 150 mm , hence the Kawasaki Versys 1000GT has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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What is Ninja 1000 ABS vs Versys 1000GT dimension size comparison?

The Ninja 1000 ABS dimension are 2105 mm length, 790 mm width, 1170 mm height while the Versys 1000GT Dimensions are 2270 mm length, 895 mm width, 1465 mm height. Hence the Versys 1000GT is more longer more wider and more higher.

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