Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019 vs. BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019 vs BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019 compared to BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	102.5 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	76 mm
Engine power	Engine power	120 HP	Engine power	136 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	102 Nm	Torque	143 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.3	Compression Ratio	12.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	1,254 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telelever
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,270 mm
Width	Width	895 mm	Width	952 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,504 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	890 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	250 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	268 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	30 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2021

The Adventure is the ultimate touring machine. The high seat height limits the target group, as does the high price. But if you overcome these two hurdles, you get a magnificent mile-eater. The engine shakes all kinds of driving fun out of its sleeves. The low fuel consumption in combination with the gigantic 30-litre tank ensures an incredibly long range.

Practical details for frequent riders on board

Gigantic range

Amazingly low fuel consumption

Good wind and weather protection

Great ride comfort

Powerful engine

Great connectivity app

Easy-to-read display

Great ride comfort

Confident feeling in the saddle

Pleasant seating position for pillion passenger

Practical riding aids