Kawasaki Versys 1000 STD vs Triumph Scrambler 1200 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	1200 cc
Maximum Power	118 hp	89 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	21 L	16.0 L
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	11.0:1
Exhaust Pipes	4 into 1 into 2 Exhaust	2 Into 2 Exhaust
Bore X Stroke	77.0 mm x 56.0 mm	97.6 mm x 80 mm
Maximum Torque	102 Nm	110 Nm
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine	Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8 Valve, Liquid Cooled Engine
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	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
RPM at Maximum Power	9000 rpm	7400 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	7500 rpm	3950 rpm
Emission Control	--	Euro 4

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Cafe Racer
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2270 mm	2325 mm
Kerb Weight	253 kg	--
Seat Height	840 mm	870 mm
Wheel Base	1520 mm	1570 mm
Width	895 mm	905 mm
Height	1400 mm	1250 mm
Dry Weight	--	207 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	USD Fork
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link	Twin Shock
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	200 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	200 mm

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

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	Road, Off Road, Cruise Road, Off Road, Cruise
Back Rest	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	No
Shutter Lock	--	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Stability Control	--	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
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	--	No

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Straight Dual Straight
Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Alloy Alloy
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	Twin-Tube Twin-Tube	Tubular Tubular
Chrome Garnish	--	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	--	No