Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021 vs. Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2021

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2021

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Overview - Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021 vs Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2021

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2021

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021 compared to Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021
Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore77 mmBore98 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke79.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power120 HPEngine power112 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,250 rpm
TorqueTorque102 NmTorque117 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.3 Compression Ratio11
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement1,199 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
TechnologyTechnologyradial, PetalTechnologyWave

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,240 mmLength2,255 mm
WidthWidth950 mmWidth980 mm
HeightHeight1,530 mmHeight1,410 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,540 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height845 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)257 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)261 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2021

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE is more than equipped for the big journey: The many features pull together, because everything good about the SE is aimed at comfort and safety. Whether it's the semi-active electronic Skyhook suspension from Showa, the KIBS cornering ABS, the Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KMCF), the cornering lights or the easy-to-read TFT colour display, the electronics leave nothing to be desired. Coupled with the comfortable seating position and the high, adjustable windshield, long stages are a pleasure. The engine is certainly not the most powerful, the weight certainly not the lowest, but overall the Versys 1000 SE is an optimal touring motorbike.

Very comfortable seating position

cultivated in-line four-cylinder engine

full electronics package

adjustable windshield

superb electronically adjustable Showa suspension

well-controlled braking system

distinctive look

Windshield not adjustable with one hand

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2021

Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE vs Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere

Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE

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Price Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere

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