BMW R 1200 RT 2011 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

BMW R 1200 RT 2011

BMW R 1200 RT 2011

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

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Overview - BMW R 1200 RT 2011 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

BMW R 1200 RT 2011

BMW R 1200 RT 2011

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 RT 2011 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

BMW R 1200 RT 2011
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeBoxerEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke74 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power120 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque120 NmTorque102 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10.3
Clutch TypeClutch TypeToughened, DryClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionStrutFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,145 mmLength2,240 mm
WidthWidth906 mmWidth895 mm
HeightHeight1,430 mmHeight1,400 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height800 mmSeat Height840 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 RT 2011

BMW R 1200 RT 2011

The S-class among motorbikes. You want to tour and travel in a relaxed manner, ideally with company, sufficient luggage stowed in the sophisticated, easy-to-use pannier systems. There are not many motorbikes on which women like to ride in the back, but the RT is one of them.

Luxurious

integrated electronics

efficient windshield

comfortable ride

spacious pannier system

quite heavy at 300kg

proud price

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 RT vs Kawasaki Versys 1000

Price BMW R 1200 RT

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Price Kawasaki Versys 1000

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