Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2023 vs. BMW S 1000 XR 2018

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2023 compared to BMW S 1000 XR 2018

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2023

BMW S 1000 XR 2018

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Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2023

BMW S 1000 XR 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	49.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	120 HP	Engine power	165 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	102 Nm	Torque	114 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.3	Compression Ratio	12
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium

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	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Traction control

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	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,240 mm	Length	2,183 mm
Width	Width	950 mm	Width	940 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,548 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	257 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	228 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A