Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT Comparison

Engine & Performance

Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Air Filter Type	Replacement Air Filter	--
Compression Ratio	10.3:1	11.3:1
Engine Type	Inline 4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine	V-Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
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	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Exhuast Pipes	4 In 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Bore X Stroke	77 mm x 56 mm	100 mm x 66 mm
Displacement	1043 cc	1037 cc
Maximum Power	118.3 bhp	18.2 bhp
Maximum Torque	102 Nm	13.8 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	Bulb
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2
Curb Weight	257 kg	232 kg
Length	2270 mm	2280 mm
Width	950 mm	930 mm
Height	1490 mm	1470 mm
Wheelbase	1520 mm	1555 mm
Category	Adventure Touring	Adventure Touring
Seat Height	820 mm	850 mm
Ground Clearance	150 mm	165 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R19
Tyre Type	Runflat	Radial, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	150/70 R17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	110/80 R19

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link	Link Type
Body Frame Material	Twin-Tube	Alloy
Body Frame Type	Alloy	Twin-Spar
Suspension Travel(Rear)	152 mm	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped
Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Telescopic Fork
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Suspension Travel(Front)	150 mm	--

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Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Riding Modes	Touring, Road Touring, Road	Off Road, Road, Tour Off Road, Road, Tour
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Traction Control	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes
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	--
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
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