Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012 vs. Yamaha FZ1 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Yamaha FZ1 2009

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012 vs Yamaha FZ1 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Yamaha FZ1 2009

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012 compared to Yamaha FZ1 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Yamaha FZ1 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Yamaha FZ1 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	53.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	118 HP	Engine power	150 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	102 Nm	Torque	106 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.3	Compression Ratio	11.5
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,235 mm	Length	2,140 mm
Width	Width	900 mm	Width	770 mm
Height	Height	1,405 mm	Height	1,060 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,460 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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