Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Kawasaki Z900RS Comparison

Engine & Performance

Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate
No. Of Cylinder	4	4
Air Filter Type	Replacement Air Filter	--
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	10.8:1
Engine Type	Inline 4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine	Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Exhuast Pipes	4 In 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Bore X Stroke	77 mm x 56 mm	73.4 mm x 56 mm
Displacement	1043 cc	948 cc
Maximum Power	118.3 bhp	107.5 bhp
Maximum Torque	102 Nm	95 Nm

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Electrical

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

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Ignition Type	Digital	--
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Start Option	Electric	Electric

Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2
Curb Weight	257 kg	215 kg
Length	2270 mm	2100 mm
Width	950 mm	865 mm
Height	1490 mm	1150 mm
Wheelbase	1520 mm	1470 mm
Category	Adventure Touring	Cafe Racer
Seat Height	820 mm	800 mm
Ground Clearance	150 mm	130 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	180/55 ZR17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Runflat
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

Stability Control	Yes	No
Launch Control	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Riding Modes	Touring, Road Touring, Road	Sport, Road Sport, Road
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	No
Central Locking	--	No
Traction Control	--	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	--	No

Brake

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