BMW R 1200 GS 2007 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020

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Overview - BMW R 1200 GS 2007 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS 2007 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020

BMW R 1200 GS 2007
Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power100 HPEngine power120 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,519 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height840 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

BMW R 1200 GS 2007

Either it was a stroke of luck or the best developers were at work - handlebars, geometry, seat, knee angle, footrests - it just fits really well for the majority of Central Europeans. All in all, there is still no motorbike that can kill the GS.

Optimal wind protection

comfortable seat

good posture

positive ergonomics

weather robust

quiet chassis.

Seat a little too low.

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE is a particularly well-designed representative of a type that is so difficult to categorise. In the end, it is simply a very good and universal motorbike. At the regulars' table, it will hardly score points with 120 hp. But in practice, all elements of the motorbike are designed and dimensioned in such a way that you enjoy riding it for a long time. On long tours, it has sufficient power, offers dynamic handling and high riding comfort. Compared to the competition, you hardly miss the power. Kawasaki should improve on the integration of a Navigatinos app in the display.

High riding comfort for rider and passenger

Great wind and weather protection

High-quality chassis can be adjusted very precisely to the requirements

Well controllable and rev-happy engine

Strong pull from the engine

At high temperatures, the standard windshield is too generously dimensioned - even at the lowest setting, you hardly get any wind at all

display and mobile phone app cannot keep up with the competition.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 GS vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE

Price BMW R 1200 GS

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