Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 STD Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Comfortable ride quality Great road presence Read More	Balanced all-rounder Strong engine character Less complex than other SE versions Read More
Things we don't like	Looks slightly disproportionate from the rear Outdated instrument console Read More	Lack of advanced suspension Weight and agility issues Few creature comforts missing  Read More

Engine & Performance

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

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Length	2270 mm	2270 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1490 mm	1400 mm
Seat Height	840 mm	840 mm
Ground Clearance	150 mm	--
Wheel Base	1520 mm	1520 mm
Width	895 mm	895 mm
Kerb Weight	257 kg	253 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Chassis & Suspension

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

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

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No