Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022 vs. Yamaha Tracer 9 2022

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022

Yamaha Tracer 9 2022

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022 vs Yamaha Tracer 9 2022

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022

Yamaha Tracer 9 2022

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022 compared to Yamaha Tracer 9 2022

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022

Yamaha Tracer 9 2022

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022

Yamaha Tracer 9 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	62.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	120 HP	Engine power	119 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	102 Nm	Torque	93 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.3	Compression Ratio	11.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	3
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	890 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	130 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	152 mm	Travel	122 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium
Rake	Rake	63 degree	Rake	25 degree
Trail	Trail	106 mm	Trail	108 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	298 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	245 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

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	2,175 mm
Width	Width	950 mm	Width	885 mm
Height	Height	1,530 mm	Height	1,430 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,500 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	257 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	213 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Heated grips, Cornering lights, LED-Headlights	Equipment	LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2022

Versys stands for "versatile system" and that is exactly what the Kawasaki tourer actually represents. Comfort and sportiness, slow and fast, short and long - the Versys can do it all. The chassis responds superbly, the handling is absolutely effortless, the engine emotional and at the same time sensible. In this price range, it is hard to impossible to find a better compromise.

Engine is smooth yet emotional

high-quality chassis

terrific wind protection

great seat comfort

effortless handling

completely neutral behaviour when leaned over

Quickshifter works poorly at low revs

windshield adjustment cannot be operated while driving

cruise control takes some getting used to.