Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 vs. BMW S 1000 XR 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 vs BMW S 1000 XR 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2021 compared to BMW S 1000 XR 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	80 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	49.7 mm
Engine power	Engine power	67 HP	Engine power	165 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	61 Nm	Torque	114 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	12.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,165 mm	Length	2,333 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	850 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,552 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	226 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2021

The 2019 model year Kawasaki Versys presented itself as a comfortable, stable yet lively touring machine. The motorbike is versatile and offers high utility value. It is a fully-fledged touring machine that is a pleasure to ride on extended tours. The bike offers a terrific price/performance ratio.

Great travel comfort

pleasant and comfortable chassis

easy to use

seating position ready for touring

agile and light-footed handling.

Vibrations in the footpegs

response behaviour during transition from pushing and load operation

ABS cannot be deactivated

weight somewhat high

BMW S 1000 XR 2021

The BMW S 1000 XR offers a pleasant touring motorbike on the basis of a super sports bike. Sounds like a compromise - but rides like a spot-on development. The motorbike is practical and mature. Wind and weather protection are very good, integration from the mobile phone is well tested and intuitive, and the engine is simply always a joy to ride. The chassis adapts well to the load condition, but it never becomes sensitive and really comfortable. The seat comfort is good, but the knee angle becomes a bit acute on long tours. Nevertheless, this is a great motorbike that you like to ride sportily, but also very far.

Riding modes change response behaviour suitable for practical use

great rev-happy four-cylinder engine with a broad usable rev band

well-balanced vehicle - also with pillion passenger - thanks to electronic chassis with automatic recognition of load condition

good brakes

Knee angle on long tours a bit narrow for tall people

suspension damping not sensitive enough - no really comfortable setup possible

consumption high