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BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

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Overview - BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020
BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018
BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore82 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke75.6 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power85 HPEngine power120 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque83 NmTorque102 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,750 rpmRpm at Torque7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10.3
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement798 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

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,305 mmLength2,240 mm
WidthWidth895 mmWidth895 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,573 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height890 mmSeat Height840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)232 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)250 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity24 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

BMW F 800 GS Adventure 2018

The big R 1200 GS Adventure may have been the ultimate long-distance adventure bike up to now, but anyone who also values a bit of fun and sport is certainly better served by the F 800 GS Adventure.

Torque-strong engine

low weight

24-litre tank

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Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW F 800 GS Adventure vs Kawasaki Versys 1000

Price BMW F 800 GS Adventure

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Price Kawasaki Versys 1000

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