Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 4v 2011 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 4v 2011

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Overview - Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 4v 2011 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 4v 2011

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 4v 2011 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 4v 2011

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 4v 2011

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	95 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	81.2 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	118 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	113 Nm	Torque	102 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	10.3
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,151 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,250 mm	Length	2,235 mm
Width	Width	1,025 mm	Width	900 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,535 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 4v 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012

With no other Bigenduro can you ride so hard on the knee and therefore end up way ahead on the grid. If you often feel attacked on your holiday trip, you should fight back with the Versys 1000. Which proves that big enduros and four-cylinders do get along.

Silky running powerplant

sporty, comfortable chassis

efficient wind protection

cushioned seat.

Slight tipping in curves takes some getting used to

arguable design