Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020 vs. BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

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Overview - Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020 vs BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020 compared to BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2020
BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power120 HPEngine power85 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement1,130 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,501 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height900 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity22.1 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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.

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

BMW R 1150 GS Adventure 2005

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE vs BMW R 1150 GS Adventure

Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE

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Price BMW R 1150 GS Adventure

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