Harley–Davidson 1200 Custom vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Cooling System	Air Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	--
Bore X Stroke	88.9 mm x 96.8 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Exhuast Pipes	2 Into 2	4 In 1 Exhaust
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Engine Type	Evolution®, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled	Inline 4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	10.3:1
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Displacement	1202 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Torque	95 Nm	102 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	4500 rpm	--
Air Filter Type	--	Replacement Air Filter
Maximum Power	--	118.3 bhp

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Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Battery Voltage	29 V,10 Ah	12 V
Indicator Light	Bulb	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	No
Head Lamp	Halogen	LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition Type	CDI	Digital
Fuel Supply System	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Gasoline
Start Option	Electric	Electric

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Mild Steel	Twin-Tube
Side Wings	No	Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Seat Type	Low Slung Seat	Dual Stepped
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Inverted Fork
Rear Suspension	Coil Spring	Horizontal Back-link
Body Frame Type	Tubular Frame	Alloy
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	152 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	150 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R16	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R17
Front Tyre	130/90 R16	120/70 ZR17
Tyre Type	--	Runflat
Rear Tyre	--	180/55 ZR17

Dimension

Curb Weight	268 kg	257 kg
Oil Tank Capacity	2.6 L	--
Wheelbase	1530 mm	1520 mm
Dry Weight	255 kg	--
Length	2225 mm	2270 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Seat Height	725 mm	820 mm
Ground Clearance	110 mm	150 mm
Width	--	950 mm
Height	--	1490 mm
Category	--	Adventure Touring

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Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	5-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

Launch Control	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Cruise Cruise	Touring, Road Touring, Road
Engine Immobilizer	Optional Optional	--
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	H-D® Smart Security System H-D® Smart Security System	--
Central Locking	Yes	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

Navigator	No	No
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Optional Optional	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Optional Optional	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	--	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	Yes
Cruise Control	Optional Optional	--

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc