Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE
Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE
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Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE
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Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE vs Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE Comparison

Overview: Versys 1000 SE vs V-Strom 1050DE

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1043 cc 1037 cc
Maximum Power 118 hp -

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.5/5
6 reviews
4.5/5
4 reviews
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  • Noteworthy instance of adventure tourer

    I might have ridden ample of adventure tourer in past, but this model seemed so noteworthy amidst all. This edition from Suzuki is indeed one of the...

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    Daniel Dec 17, 2025 for Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE

From The Experts

Things we like

Comfortable ride quality

Great road presence

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Things we don't like

Looks slightly disproportionate from the rear

Outdated instrument console

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1043 cc 1037 cc
Maximum Power 118 hp --
Fuel Tank Capacity 21 L 20 L
Engine Type 4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled DOHC Engine
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Compression Ratio 10.3:1 11.5:1
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Wet, Multi-Plate
Maximum Torque 102 Nm --
Injection Type Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
Exhaust Pipes 4 into 1 into 2 Exhaust 2 In 1 Exhaust
Bore X Stroke 77.0 mm x 56.0 mm 100 mm x 66 mm
Lubrication System Wet Sump Wet Sump
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder 4 2
RPM at Maximum Power 9000 rpm --
RPM at Maximum Torque 7500 rpm --
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Adventure Touring
Length 2270 mm 2390 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2
Height 1490 mm 1505 mm
Seat Height 840 mm 880 mm
Ground Clearance 150 mm 190 mm
Wheel Base 1520 mm 1595 mm
Width 895 mm 960 mm
Kerb Weight 257 kg 252 kg
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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre 180/55 R17 150/70 R17
Front Tyre 120/70 R17 90/90 R21
Tyre Type Runflat Radial, Tubeless
Rear Wheel Size R17 R17
Front Wheel Size R17 R21

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension Horizontal Back-link Link type single shock
Front Suspension Inverted Fork Inverted Telescopic 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 Yes
Launch Control No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Riding Modes Touring Touring Street, Road, Touring Street, Road, Touring
Traction Control Yes Yes
Stability Control Yes --
Side Reflectors Yes Yes
Back Rest -- No
Engine Immobilizer -- Yes
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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 --
Side Wings Yes Yes

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

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE vs Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE FAQs

Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between Versys 1000 SE vs V-Strom 1050DE?

The Versys 1000 SE comes with a ground clearance of 150 mm , on the other hand the V-Strom 1050DE comes with a ground clearance of 190 mm , hence the Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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What is Versys 1000 SE vs V-Strom 1050DE dimension size comparison?

The Versys 1000 SE dimension are 2270 mm length, 895 mm width, 1490 mm height while the V-Strom 1050DE Dimensions are 2390 mm length, 960 mm width, 1505 mm height. Hence, the V-Strom 1050DE is more longer, V-Strom 1050DE is more wider and V-Strom 1050DE is more higher.

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