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Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 vs. BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 compared to BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009
Kawasaki Versys 650 2021
Kawasaki Versys 650 2021
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore83 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power67 HPEngine power105 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque61 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionStrut
AdjustmentAdjustmentReboundAdjustmentPreload

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentReboundAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFixed caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,165 mmLength2,240 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth990 mm
HeightHeight1,400 mmHeight1,525 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,510 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height910 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight214 kgKerb Weight256 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity33 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

The 2019 model year Kawasaki Versys presented itself as a comfortable, stable yet lively touring machine. The motorbike is versatile and offers high utility value. It is a fully-fledged touring machine that is a pleasure to ride on extended tours. The bike offers a terrific price/performance ratio.

Great travel comfort

pleasant and comfortable chassis

easy to use

seating position ready for touring

agile and light-footed handling.

Vibrations in the footpegs

response behaviour during transition from pushing and load operation

ABS cannot be deactivated

weight somewhat high

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2009

In the last 30 years of its development, the GS has learned everything you need to know to remain the best-selling motorbike over 500 cubic metres for years - worldwide!

easy to ride

33-litre tank

ergonomics

brakes

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Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

Model year
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Price BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

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