Kawasaki Z 750 2012 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Kawasaki Z 750 2012

Kawasaki Z 750 2012

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

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Overview - Kawasaki Z 750 2012 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Kawasaki Z 750 2012

Kawasaki Z 750 2012

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 750 2012 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Kawasaki Z 750 2012
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore68.4 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke50.9 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power106 HPEngine power118 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque78 NmTorque102 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,300 rpmRpm at Torque7,700 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.3 Compression Ratio10.3
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement748 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,085 mmLength2,235 mm
WidthWidth805 mmWidth900 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,405 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height845 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)230 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)239 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.5 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 750 2012

Kawasaki Z 750 2012

A good bike at a very good price, especially the upside-down fork is convincing.

improved torque curve

upside-down fork

aggressive engine

low price

high weight

4 hp less than the predecessor

not exactly effortless driving

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

With no other Bigenduro can you ride so hard on the knee and therefore end up way ahead on the grid. If you often feel attacked on your holiday trip, you should fight back with the Versys 1000. Which proves that big enduros and four-cylinders do get along.

Silky running powerplant

sporty, comfortable chassis

efficient wind protection

cushioned seat.

Slight tipping in curves takes some getting used to

arguable design

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z 750 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000

Price Kawasaki Z 750

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Price Kawasaki Versys 1000

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