Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022 vs. BMW R 1250 GS 2020
Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022
BMW R 1250 GS 2020
Overview - Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022 vs BMW R 1250 GS 2020
In terms of engine and drivetrain, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022 features an inline four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1043cc. It produces 120 horsepower and 102 Nm of torque. The engine is started electrically and power is transmitted through a chain drive. On the other hand, the BMW R 1250 GS 2020 is equipped with a boxer engine with a displacement of 1254cc. It generates 136 horsepower and 143 Nm of torque. The engine is also started electrically but power is transmitted through a prop shaft.
In terms of suspension, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022 is equipped with an upside-down telescopic fork at the front with a travel of 150mm. The suspension can be adjusted for compression, preload, and rebound. At the rear, it features a swing arm suspension with a monoshock and a travel of 152mm. The suspension can also be adjusted for compression, preload, and rebound. On the other hand, the BMW R 1250 GS 2020 features a telelever front suspension with a travel of 190mm. The suspension can be adjusted for preload. At the rear, it has a single swing arm suspension with a monoshock and a travel of 200mm. The suspension can be adjusted for preload and rebound.
In terms of chassis, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022 has an aluminum frame with a rake of 63 degrees and a trail of 106mm. The BMW R 1250 GS 2020, on the other hand, has a steel frame with a rake of 62.9 degrees and a trail of 109mm.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022
In terms of brakes, both motorcycles feature double disk brakes at the front. However, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022 does not specify the type of brakes used, while the BMW R 1250 GS 2020 has stable braking performance.
In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both motorcycles are equipped with ABS. The Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022 also features ride by wire and a quickshifter. The BMW R 1250 GS 2020, on the other hand, features anti-slipping control, riding modes, and ride by wire.
In terms of dimensions and weights, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022 has a front tire diameter of 17 inches, a rear tire width of 180mm, and a rear tire diameter of 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1520mm, a seat height of 840mm, a kerb weight (with ABS) of 257kg, and a fuel tank capacity of 21 liters. The BMW R 1250 GS 2020 has a front tire diameter of 19 inches, a rear tire width of 170mm, and a rear tire diameter of 17 inches. It has a wheelbase of 1525mm, a seat height of 850mm, a kerb weight (with ABS) of 249kg, and a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters.
BMW R 1250 GS 2020
In terms of equipment, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022 is equipped with heated grips, cornering lights, and LED headlights. The BMW R 1250 GS 2020 is equipped with LED headlights and an adjustable windscreen. The BMW R 1250 GS 2020 also comes with a color TFT display as standard.
In terms of strengths, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022 offers a very comfortable seating position, a cultivated in-line four-cylinder engine, a full electronics package, an adjustable windshield, superb electronically adjustable Showa suspension, a well-controlled braking system, and a distinctive look. On the other hand, the BMW R 1250 GS 2020 offers an extremely high-torque boxer engine, a good sound, a comfortable seating position suitable for long distances, stable braking performance, good weather protection, a color TFT display as standard, and LED headlights.
In terms of weaknesses, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022 has a windshield that is not adjustable with one hand. The BMW R 1250 GS 2020 has manageable standard equipment and a long surcharge list, as well as a jagged appearance with little elegance.
Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022 compared to BMW R 1250 GS 2020
Pros and Cons in comparison
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.
BMW R 1250 GS 2020
The BMW R 1250 GS is the logical further development of the R 1200 GS - logical above all because one should not expect such a popular motorbike to be radically changed. Accordingly, the design has been changed cautiously, and the familiar options for the chassis and electronics have been retained. The new name R 1250 GS, however, promises a new engine - and it really is something! 136 hp at 7750 rpm and a whopping 143 Newton metres of maximum torque at 6250 rpm are an absolute blast! BMW has thus renovated the big GS almost perfectly: it remains clearly recognisable, has a little more electronics as standard, a still long list of surcharges (which customers like to tick from A to Z) and a now even better and more sovereign power plant - what more could you want?!
Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE vs BMW R 1250 GS
There are a few key differences between a Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022 and a BMW R 1250 GS 2020. In terms of price, the actual average price of a BMW R 1250 GS 2020 is about 17% higher. A Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022 experiences a loss of 1,880 GBP in one year of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 600 GBP for a BMW R 1250 GS 2020. Compared to BMW R 1250 GS 2020 there are less Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 12 compared to 71. It takes less time to sell a BMW R 1250 GS with 43 days compared to 145 days for the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE. Since model year 2019 1000PS.de editors have written 12 reviews for the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE and 50 reviews for the BMW R 1250 GS since model year 2019. The first review for the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE was published on 06/11/2018 and now has more than 25,500 views. This compares to more than 305,600 views for the first review on BMW R 1250 GS published on 19/09/2018.
