Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020 vs. BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2020
Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2020
Overview - Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020 vs BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2020
Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2020
Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020 compared to BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2020
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020
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.
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2020
The large GS Adventure is and always will be a superb bike for all types of terrain – even on tight twisties. The low centre of gravity of the boxer engine, the longitudinally mounted crankshaft, the upright riding position and the powerful yet easily controllable torque at low revs are simply a force to be reckoned with. Although the Adventure version is heavier and has a seat with a higher height – which makes turning and manoeuvring significantly more difficult – in terms of performance, the engine in the large GS Adventure still packs so much punch that you can really let rip. The BMW’s braking system is rock-solid and offers excellent modulation, and the features and electronics can be thoroughly upgraded – provided you tick the relevant boxes on the order form. This naturally drives up the price, but that clearly doesn’t bother the many fans of the hefty GS Adventure.
