Kawasaki Versys 1000 STD
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Kawasaki Versys 1000 STD vs Triumph Rocket III Comparison

Overview: Versys 1000 STD vs Rocket III

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 1043 cc 2458 cc
Maximum Power 118 hp 165 hp

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.17/5
6 reviews
4.67/5
12 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Upright seating position, excellent ergonomics

    The Kawasaki Versys 1000 STD has grown on me slowly. The best thing is that it doesn’t attack my senses with flashy styling or wild acceleration....

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    Advin Dec 12, 2025 for Kawasaki Versys 1000 STD

From The Experts

Things we like

Balanced all-rounder

Strong engine character

Less complex than other SE versions

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Things we don't like

Lack of advanced suspension

Weight and agility issues

Few creature comforts missing 

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1043 cc 2458 cc
Maximum Power 118 hp 165 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 21 L 18 L
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type Chain Drive Shaft Drive
Compression Ratio 10.3:1 10.8:1
Exhaust Pipes 4 into 1 into 2 Exhaust 3 in 1 in 3 Exhaust
Bore X Stroke 77.0 mm x 56.0 mm 110.2 mm x 85.9 mm
Maximum Torque 102 Nm 221 Nm
Engine Type 4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine 3-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC
Injection Type Fuel Injection --
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Lubrication System Wet Sump --
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder 4 3
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
RPM at Maximum Power 9000 rpm 6000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque 7500 rpm 4000 rpm
Fuel Consumption -- 14.8 kmpl
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Cruiser
Seating Capacity 2 2
Length 2270 mm --
Kerb Weight 253 kg --
Seat Height 840 mm 750 mm
Wheel Base 1520 mm 1677 mm
Width 895 mm 886 mm
Height 1400 mm 1066 mm
Dry Weight -- 294 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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension Inverted Fork USD
Rear Suspension Horizontal Back-link Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU
Suspension Travel(Front) -- 120 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear) -- 107 mm

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre 180/55 R17 240/50 R16
Front Tyre 120/70 R17 150/80 R17
Tyre Type Runflat Radial
Rear Wheel Size R17 R16
Front Wheel Size R17 R17

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, Road, Race Street, Road, Race
Back Rest No Yes
Launch Control No No
Side Reflectors Yes Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator Yes --
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Tachometer Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Display Screen Yes Yes
Navigator -- 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 Material Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy
Side Wings Yes No
Body Frame Type Twin-Tube Twin-Tube --
Chrome Garnish -- Yes

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No No
Cruise Control -- No

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