Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012 vs. Honda CBF 1000 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Honda CBF 1000 2009

Honda CBF 1000 2009

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012 compared to Honda CBF 1000 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012
Honda CBF 1000 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore77 mmBore75 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke56.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power118 HPEngine power98 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque102 NmTorque93 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,700 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.3 Compression Ratio11
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,235 mmLength2,155 mm
WidthWidth900 mmWidth780 mm
HeightHeight1,405 mmHeight1,240 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,480 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height845 mmSeat Height795 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

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

Honda CBF 1000 2009

Honda CBF 1000 2009

As far as fun is concerned, the wicked look and slim shape of the CBF1000F at least already suggest that it won't fall by the wayside. A motorbike that can do so much that it may seem too ordinary to many. But a motorbike will never be that. That's what it boils down to: spurned at the pub, bought at the dealer.

Moped

beginner and re-entry friendly

easy handling

cockpit

looks

C-ABS

powerful engine.

without corners and edges

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Honda CBF 1000

Price Kawasaki Versys 1000

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Price Honda CBF 1000

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