Comparison of Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2019 and Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT 2018 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2019 × |  Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT 2018 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2019 | 2018 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model | Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE | Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT |
| Category | Touring | Super motard |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI 4 X 38 mm with oval sub throttles | Injection |
| Engine details | - | 90-degree V-twin |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,043 | 1,037 |
| Power (kw) | 86.3 | 73 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 102 | 103 |
| Bore (mm) | 77 | 100 |
| Stroke (mm) | 56 | 66 |
| Gearbox | - | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | Sealed chain | RK525 SMOZ7, 112 links |
| Ignition | Digital | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multiplate |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, wet sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Inverted fork with compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged with stepless rebound damping and spring preload adjustability | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Semi-floating petal discs | Double disc. Tokico 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc | Single disc. Nissin, 2-piston |
| Diameter (mm) | 250 | 260 |
| Frame type | Twin -spar aluminium | Aluminum |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 110/80-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-17 | 150/70-R17 |
| Wheels | - | Wire spoked |
| Trail (mm) | 102 | 109 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27 | 25.7 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,520 | 1,555 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 257 | 233 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,490 | 1,470 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,270 | 2,280 |
| Overall width (mm) | 950 | 930 |
| Seat height (mm) | 840 | 850 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 840 | 165 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 21 | 20 |
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