Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022 vs. Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2015

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022

Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2015

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022 vs Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2015

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022

Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2015

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022 compared to Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2015

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022

Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2015

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022

Honda VFR800X Crossrunner 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	72 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	48 mm
Engine power	Engine power	120 HP	Engine power	106 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	102 Nm	Torque	75 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.3	Compression Ratio	11.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	782 ccm

Suspension Front

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, 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	Double 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	2,190 mm
Width	Width	950 mm	Width	870 mm
Height	Height	1,530 mm	Height	1,360 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,475 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	257 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	242 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022

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