Comparison of Kawasaki Versys 1000LT 2015 and Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Sport 2015 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Sport 2015 × |  Kawasaki Versys 1000LT 2015 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2015 | 2015 |
| Make | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Sport | Kawasaki Versys 1000LT |
| Category | Super motard | Sport touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Engine details | 90-degree V-twin | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,037 | 1,043 |
| Power (kw) | 73 | 85 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 103 | 102 |
| Bore (mm) | 100 | 77 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 56 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | RK525 SMOZ7, 112 links | Sealed chain |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) | Digital |
| Clutch | - | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Compression | 11.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Exhaust system | Yoshimura silencer | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | KYB 43mm inverted front fork with adjustable rebound and preload |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Horizontal back-link shock with adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload, remote preload adjuster |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. ABS. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. ABS. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Diameter (mm) | 260 | 250 |
| Frame type | - | Twin-spar aluminum |
| Front tyre | 110/80-R19 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-R17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Trail (mm) | 109 | 102 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25.7 | 27 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Carrying capacity | - | Saddle bags |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,535 | 1,520 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 228 | 249 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,410 | 1,405 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,295 | 2,235 |
| Overall width (mm) | 910 | 900 |
| Seat height (mm) | 850 | 845 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 165 | 155 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 22 | 21 |
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