Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2023 vs. BMW R 1200 S 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2023

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2023

BMW R 1200 S 2009

BMW R 1200 S 2009

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2023 compared to BMW R 1200 S 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2023
BMW R 1200 S 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore77 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power120 HPEngine power122 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpm
TorqueTorque102 NmTorque112 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.3 Compression Ratio12.5
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,240 mmLength2,151 mm
WidthWidth950 mmWidth870 mm
HeightHeight1,530 mmHeight1,177 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,487 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height830 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2023

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2023

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE is more than equipped for the big journey: The many features pull together, because everything good about the SE is aimed at comfort and safety. Whether it's the semi-active electronic Skyhook suspension from Showa, the KIBS cornering ABS, the Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KMCF), the cornering lights or the easy-to-read TFT colour display, the electronics leave nothing to be desired. Coupled with the comfortable seating position and the high, adjustable windshield, long stages are a pleasure. The engine is certainly not the most powerful, the weight certainly not the lowest, but overall the Versys 1000 SE is an optimal touring motorbike.

Very comfortable seating position

cultivated in-line four-cylinder engine

full electronics package

adjustable windshield

superb electronically adjustable Showa suspension

well-controlled braking system

distinctive look

Windshield not adjustable with one hand

BMW R 1200 S 2009

BMW R 1200 S 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE vs BMW R 1200 S

Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE

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Price BMW R 1200 S

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