Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022 vs. Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022 compared to Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	106 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	67.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	120 HP	Engine power	130 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,700 rpm
Torque	Torque	102 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,200 rpm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
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
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	1,200 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound

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

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	180 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	2,248 mm
Width	Width	950 mm	Width	925 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,528 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	870 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022

Versys stands for "versatile system" and that is exactly what the Kawasaki tourer actually represents. Comfort and sportiness, slow and fast, short and long - the Versys can do it all. The chassis responds superbly, the handling is absolutely effortless, the engine emotional and at the same time sensible. In this price range, it is hard to impossible to find a better compromise.

Engine is smooth yet emotional

high-quality chassis

terrific wind protection

great seat comfort

effortless handling

completely neutral behaviour when leaned over

Quickshifter works poorly at low revs

windshield adjustment cannot be operated while driving

cruise control takes some getting used to.

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 S vs Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200

Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 S

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Price Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200

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Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022 vs. Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022 compared to Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 S vs Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200

Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 S

Price Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200

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