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BMW S 1000 XR 2020 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

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Overview - BMW S 1000 XR 2020 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Technical Specifications BMW S 1000 XR 2020 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

BMW S 1000 XR 2020
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020
BMW S 1000 XR 2020
BMW S 1000 XR 2020
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020
Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore80 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke49.7 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power165 HPEngine power120 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
TorqueTorque114 NmTorque102 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,250 rpmRpm at Torque7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio10.3
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,333 mmLength2,240 mm
WidthWidth850 mmWidth895 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,552 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height840 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)226 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)250 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity21 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

BMW S 1000 XR 2020

The BMW S 1000 XR offers a pleasant touring bike on the basis of a super sports bike. Sounds like a compromise - but rides like a spot-on development. The motorbike is practical and mature. Wind and weather protection are very good, the integration from the mobile phone is world class and the engine is simply always a joy to ride. The chassis adapts well to the load condition, but it never becomes sensitive and really comfortable. The seat comfort is good, but the knee angle becomes a bit acute on long tours. Nevertheless, this is a great motorbike for sporty riding, but also for long distances.

Great connection and integration from mobile phone to vehicle - including good navigation software

great revving four-cylinder engine with a wide usable rev band

pleasant engine tuning

riding modes change response behaviour in a practical way

well-balanced vehicle - even with pillion passenger - thanks to electronic chassis with automatic detection of load condition

good brakes

good wind and weather protection

windshield adjustable with one hand

good quickshifter

plenty of choice in

Knee angle on long tours a bit narrow for tall people

suspension damping not sensitive enough - no really comfortable setup possible

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Kawasaki Versys 1000 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW S 1000 XR vs Kawasaki Versys 1000

Price BMW S 1000 XR

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki Versys 1000

Model year
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