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Key specifications
| Specification | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT2018 | Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 1,000 cm³ | 996 cm³ |
| Power | 120 hp (89 kW) | 100 hp (75 kW) |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Wet weight | 249 kg | 228 kg |
| Seat height | 841 mm | 840 mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 20.8 L | 22 L |
Full specification comparison
Engine
| Specification | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT2018 | Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 1,000 cm³ | 996 cm³ |
| Power | 120 hp (89 kW) | 100 hp (75 kW) |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | V-Twin, four-stroke |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
Transmission
| Specification | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT2018 | Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed | Manual 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain | Chain |
Dimensions and weight
| Specification | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT2018 | Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | 249 kg | 228 kg |
| Seat height | 841 mm | 840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,519 mm | 1,535 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm | 165 mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 20.8 L | 22 L |
Chassis and suspension
| Specification | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT2018 | Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Twin-spar aluminum | Aluminum, twin-spar frame |
| Front suspension | KYB 43mm inverted front fork with adjustable rebound and preload | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link shock with adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload, remote preload adjuster | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
Brakes and wheels
| Specification | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT2018 | Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. | Double disc. ABS. Tokico mono-block brake calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. | Single disc. ABS. |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-17 | 150/70-R17 |