Kawasaki Versys 1000 2022 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2022

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 1000 2022 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2022

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

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Simple attachment thanks to magnetic snap-in closure. For safe luggage transport.

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 2022 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2022

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2022

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	77 mm	Bore	77.2 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	50.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	120 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	102 Nm	Torque	98.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,200 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.3	Compression Ratio	11.2
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
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	1,043 ccm	Displacement	953 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Technology	Technology	radial, Petal	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Width	Width	950 mm	Width	780 mm
Height	Height	1,530 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki did well to rethink and rebuild the Z1000 from the ground up. It was given a dark soul whose roots lie in the (un)good old days, but it seems more genuine and cohesive thanks to its independent development. Kawa did justice to itself and the wishes of its customers to a high degree. All in all, a courageous product for courageous riders.

Relatively much power

powerful appearance

much comfort

optimal chassis

acceptable price.

Uncontrollable instrument unit

partial manual force present.