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Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2021 vs. BMW F 850 GS 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2021

BMW F 850 GS 2021

BMW F 850 GS 2021

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Overview - Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2021 vs BMW F 850 GS 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2021

BMW F 850 GS 2021

BMW F 850 GS 2021

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2021 compared to BMW F 850 GS 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2021
BMW F 850 GS 2021
Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2021
Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2021
BMW F 850 GS 2021
BMW F 850 GS 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore77 mmBore84 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke77 mm
Engine powerEngine power120 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpm
TorqueTorque102 NmTorque92 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.3 Compression Ratio12.7
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement853 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel150 mmTravel204 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel152 mmTravel219 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
RakeRake63 degreeRake62 degree
TrailTrail106 mmTrail126 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter305 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountFloating caliper

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter265 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFloating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Ride by Wire, QuickshifterAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,240 mmLength2,305 mm
WidthWidth950 mmWidth922 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,520 mmWheelbase1,593 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height860 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)257 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2021

Kawasaki Versys 1000 S 2021

The supposedly less well-equipped Versys 1000 S merely dispenses with the electronically adjustable chassis of the SE - and thus offers almost the same performance as the top model. This means that the S also has all the comfort features on board that make a long journey not only bearable, but really enjoyable. You don't necessarily feel the few kilos less than the SE, but the S is also an ideal companion on long tours when comfort and uncomplicated handling are paramount.

Very comfortable seating position

cultivated in-line four-cylinder engine

full electronics package

adjustable windshield

well controllable braking system

distinctive look

Windshield not adjustable with one hand

BMW F 850 GS 2021

BMW F 850 GS 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 S vs BMW F 850 GS

Price Kawasaki Versys 1000 S

Model year
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Price BMW F 850 GS

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Current average market prices

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