Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012 vs. Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012 vs Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012 compared to Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	118 HP	Engine power	60 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	102 Nm	Torque	60 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.3	Compression Ratio	10
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,043 ccm	Displacement	680 ccm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,235 mm	Length	2,255 mm
Width	Width	900 mm	Width	905 mm
Height	Height	1,405 mm	Height	1,305 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,515 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	845 mm	Seat Height	837 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 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

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Honda XL 700V Transalp

Price Kawasaki Versys 1000

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