BMW R 1300 GS vs Kawasaki Versys 1100 2025

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1300.00 cc	1099.00 cc
Engine	--	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC, 16 valves
Engine Starting	--	Electric
Engine Lubrication	--	Forced lubrication, wet sump
Clutch	Wet clutch, anti-hopping clutch, hydraulically operated	Wet, multi disc
Fuel System	--	Fuel injection: 38 mm x 4
Ignition	--	Digital
Cooling System	--	Liquid-cooled
Maximum Power	145 Ps @ 7,750 rpm	135 Ps @ 9000 rpm
Maximum Torque	149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	112 Nm @ 7600 rpm
Load Carrying Capacity	228 kg	--
Transmission	--	6-speed, return shift
Drivetrain	Cardan	Final drive: Sealed chain
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Riding Modes	4 riding modes (Eco, Rain, Road, Enduro)	--
Display	TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity	--
Frame	Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine	Twin-tube aluminium
Gear	Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox	--
Headlamp	LED matrix headlight	LED
Taillamp	LED	LED

Overall Mileage

20 kmpl

17.8 kmpl

Front	120/70 R19	120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear	170/60 R17	180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Wheel / RIM	Aluminium cast wheels Rim, front: 3.00 x 19“ Rim, rear: 4.50 x 17“	--

Front	310 mm Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, 4-piston radial brake caliper	310 mm Dual semi-floating discs Dual radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston
Rear	285 mm Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper	260 mm Single disc, Single-piston
ABS	BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro (lean angle optimized)	--

Front	Central Shock Absorber	43 mm Inverted fork with adjustable rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability, 150 mm travel
Rear	Spring Preload Fully Adjustable	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged shock, rebound damping, and remote spring preload adjustability, 152 mm travel

Colors

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Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/ Metallic Diablo Black

Length	2212 mm	2270 mm
Width	1000 mm	895 mm
Height	1406 mm	1400 mm
Weight	237 kg	235 kg
Kerb Weight	--	257
Seat Height	850	820
Wheelbase	1518 mm	1520 mm
Ground Clearance	--	150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	19 litres	21 litres

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Features	- Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) - Hill Start Control (HSC) - Engine drag torque control (MSR) - Tyre pressure control (TPC) - KeylessRide - Heated grips - Smartphone charging compartment with a USB charging socket - Hand protection with integrated indicator lamps	- USB Type-C Socket
Additional Details	- Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter - Three-phase alternator with 650 W - 12 V / 10 Ah, maintenance-free Lithium-ion battery	Trail: 106 mm Steering angle L/R: 34° / 34°