Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Perfect balance of sporty riding and touring capabilities Powerful 1,043cc engine provides exhilarating performance Advanced electronic features for enhanced control and convenience Comfortable seating position ideal for long-distance journeys Read More	Comfortable ride quality Great road presence Read More
Things we don't like	Limited color choices may not suit all preferences Read More	Looks slightly disproportionate from the rear Outdated instrument console Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1043 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Power	140 hp	118 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	19 L	21 L
Engine Type	In-Line Four Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled Engine	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Compression Ratio	11.8:1	10.3:1
Bore X Stroke	77 mm x 56 mm	77.0 mm x 56.0 mm
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhuast	4 into 1 into 2 Exhaust
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque	111 Nm	102 Nm
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
RPM at Maximum Torque	10000 rpm	7500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	10000 rpm	9000 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	Adventure Touring
Seat Height	835 mm	840 mm
Wheel Base	1440 mm	1520 mm
Width	825 mm	895 mm
Length	2100 mm	2270 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	150 mm
Kerb Weight	235 kg	257 kg
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	--	1490 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Sport, Road Sport, Road	Touring Touring
Back Rest	No	--
Traction Control	--	Yes
Stability Control	--	Yes

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type	Diamond Diamond	Diamond Diamond
Side Wings	Yes	Yes

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	--	Yes