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Kawasaki
Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer
2012–2024 · Adventure Motorcycles
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Yamaha XT 1200ZE/ES Super Tenere
2014–2024 · Adventure Motorcycles
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Key specifications
| Specification | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer2024 | Yamaha XT 1200ZE/ES Super Tenere2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 1,043 cm³ | 1,199 cm³ |
| Power | 120 hp (89 kW) | 112 hp (84 kW) |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Wet weight | 253 kg | 264.9 kg |
| Seat height | 840 mm | 846 mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 21 L | 23.1 L |
Full specification comparison
Engine
| Specification | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer2024 | Yamaha XT 1200ZE/ES Super Tenere2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 1,043 cm³ | 1,199 cm³ |
| Power | 120 hp (89 kW) | 112 hp (84 kW) |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | Parallel Twin, four-stroke |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
Transmission
| Specification | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer2024 | Yamaha XT 1200ZE/ES Super Tenere2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed | Manual 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain | Shaft |
Dimensions and weight
| Specification | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer2024 | Yamaha XT 1200ZE/ES Super Tenere2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | 253 kg | 264.9 kg |
| Seat height | 840 mm | 846 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm | 1,539 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm | — |
| Fuel tank capacity | 21 L | 23.1 L |
Chassis and suspension
| Specification | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer2024 | Yamaha XT 1200ZE/ES Super Tenere2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Twin-tube, aluminium | Steel tube backbone |
| Front suspension | 43 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping (right side) and spring preload adjustability | 43mm inverted fork; electronically adjustable compression and rebound damping; |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability | Monoshock, adjustable preload and rebound damping |
Brakes and wheels
| Specification | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 Grand Tourer2024 | Yamaha XT 1200ZE/ES Super Tenere2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper | Double disc. ABS and Unified Braking System (UBS) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper. | Single disc. ABS and Unified Braking System (UBS) |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 150/70-R17 |