Yamaha MT-10 2020 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013

Yamaha MT-10 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013

Overview - Yamaha MT-10 2020 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013

Yamaha MT-10 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013

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Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-10 2020 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013

Yamaha MT-10 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013

Yamaha MT-10 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	160 HP	Engine power	118 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	11,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	111 Nm	Torque	102 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	10.3
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Transistor	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	998 ccm	Displacement	1,043 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 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	190 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	2,095 mm	Length	2,235 mm
Width	Width	800 mm	Width	900 mm
Height	Height	1,110 mm	Height	1,405 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,400 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	239 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-10 2020

The Yamaha MT-10 exudes a lot of emotion with the cool CP4 engine, but also doesn't forget pragmatic utility. For a naked bike, it offers a lot of comfort on long tours. It rides fast but is still refined at all times. On the racetrack, the chassis is not precise enough to beat the other Powernakeds. Overall, however, it scores with its versatility paired with radical looks and awesome sound.

great sound

pleasant wind protection

comfortable seating position even on long tours

great engine response

balanced overall package despite radical looks and wicked sound

Too inactive seating position on the racetrack

chassis and ride assistance systems sufficient for trackdays but not on the same level as the other Powernakeds.

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2013

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