Kawasaki Versys 1000 STD vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Balanced all-rounder Strong engine character Less complex than other SE versions Read More	--
Things we don't like	Lack of advanced suspension Weight and agility issues Few creature comforts missing  Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1043 cc	1301 cc
Maximum Power	118 hp	158 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	21 L	23 L
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	--
Exhaust Pipes	4 into 1 into 2 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Bore X Stroke	77.0 mm x 56.0 mm	108 mm x 71 mm
Maximum Torque	102 Nm	138 Nm
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine	2-Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Forced Oil
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
RPM at Maximum Power	9000 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	7500 rpm	--

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2270 mm	--
Kerb Weight	253 kg	--
Seat Height	840 mm	880 mm
Wheel Base	1520 mm	--
Width	895 mm	--
Height	1400 mm	--
Dry Weight	--	221 kg
Ground Clearance	--	242 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	WP XPLOR-USD
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link	WP Xplor PDS Shock Absorber
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	220 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	220 mm

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	180/55 R17	150/70 ZR18
Front Tyre	120/70 R17	90/90 ZR21
Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R18
Front Wheel Size	R17	R21

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

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
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Touring Touring	Street, Sport, Road Street, Sport, Road
Back Rest	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes
Shutter Lock	--	No
Advanced Safety Features	--	Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

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

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Steel Steel
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	Twin-Tube Twin-Tube	Chrome-moly tubular Chrome-moly tubular
Chrome Garnish	--	No

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