BMW K 1300 GT 2009 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1000 2022

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2022

Overview - BMW K 1300 GT 2009 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 2022

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2022

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Technical Specifications BMW K 1300 GT 2009 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1000 2022

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2022

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	80 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	64.3 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	160 HP	Engine power	120 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,200 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	135 Nm	Torque	102 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	10.3
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,293 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Strut	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Swing arm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,318 mm	Length	2,240 mm
Width	Width	965 mm	Width	950 mm
Height	Height	1,438 mm	Height	1,530 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,572 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	24 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW K 1300 GT 2009

The engine now produces 160 hp and 135 Nm. This should make further comments on driving performance superfluous. Sitting upright with the windshield extended, you can accelerate to over 250 km/h with absolute ease. Only at this point do you start to think a little about the poor engine - below this, it is simply completely underpowered, always and everywhere.

Relaxed riding feel

confident turn-in behaviour

strong engine - lots of power

efficient windshield.

Handling disadvantages in bends.