Harley–Davidson ROADSTER vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
Exhuast Pipes	Dual Exhuast	4 In 1 Exhaust
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	10.3:1
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Engine Type	4-Stroke, DOHC	Inline 4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
Bore X Stroke	88.9 mm x 96.8 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Displacement	1202 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Torque	95 Nm	102 Nm
Top Speed	177 kmph	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	4500 rpm	--
Clutch Type	--	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Air Filter Type	--	Replacement Air Filter
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Maximum Power	--	118.3 bhp

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Electrical

Head Lamp	Bulb	LED
Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	--	LED
Accessory Outlet	--	No

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Dimension

Curb Weight	259 kg	257 kg
Length	2185 mm	2270 mm
Wheelbase	1505 mm	1520 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	2.6 L	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Category	Cruiser	Adventure Touring
Seat Height	785 mm	820 mm
Ground Clearance	150 mm	150 mm
Width	--	950 mm
Height	--	1490 mm

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Straight	Dual Stepped
Chrome Garnish	No	--
Side Wings	No	Yes
Rear Suspension	--	Horizontal Back-link
Body Frame Material	--	Twin-Tube
Body Frame Type	--	Alloy
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	152 mm
Front Suspension	--	Inverted Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	150 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R18	R17
Front Wheel Size	R19	R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat
Rear Tyre	150/70 R18	180/55 ZR17
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	120/70 ZR17

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

Shutter Lock	No	No
Riding Modes	Street, Road Street, Road	Touring, Road Touring, Road
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Stability Control	--	Yes
ABS	--	Yes
Pass Switch	--	Yes
Side Reflectors	--	Yes

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats

No

Yes

Brake

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