Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012 vs. Honda CB 1300 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Honda CB 1300 2009

Honda CB 1300 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012 vs Honda CB 1300 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Honda CB 1300 2009

Honda CB 1300 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012 compared to Honda CB 1300 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012
Honda CB 1300 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore77 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke67.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power118 HPEngine power116 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque102 NmTorque117 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,700 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.3 Compression Ratio9.6
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement1,284 ccm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
Seat HeightSeat Height845 mmSeat Height790 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

With no other Bigenduro can you ride so hard on the knee and therefore end up way ahead on the grid. If you often feel attacked on your holiday trip, you should fight back with the Versys 1000. Which proves that big enduros and four-cylinders do get along.

Silky running powerplant

sporty, comfortable chassis

efficient wind protection

cushioned seat.

Slight tipping in curves takes some getting used to

arguable design

Honda CB 1300 2009

Honda CB 1300 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Honda CB 1300

Price Kawasaki Versys 1000

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Price Honda CB 1300

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