Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2024 vs. KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2024

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2024

KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2024 vs KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2024

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2024

KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2024 compared to KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2024
KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore77 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke62.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power120 HPEngine power98 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque102 NmTorque95 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.3 Compression Ratio11.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameChromium-molybdenum

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,570 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height915 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity22 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2024

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2024

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

KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

KTM 990 Adventure S 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE vs KTM 990 Adventure S

Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE

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Price KTM 990 Adventure S

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