Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019 vs. BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019 vs BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019 compared to BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019
BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore77 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power120 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque102 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,500 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.3 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,240 mmLength2,210 mm
WidthWidth895 mmWidth915 mm
HeightHeight1,400 mmHeight1,450 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,507 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height850 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

BMW R 1200 GS 2009

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs BMW R 1200 GS

Price Kawasaki Versys 1000

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Price BMW R 1200 GS

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