| Attribute | Kawasaki Versys 1000 2014 × | Triumph Tiger 1050 SE × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2014 | 2011 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Triumph |
| Model | Kawasaki Versys 1000 | Triumph Tiger 1050 SE |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | In-line three, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,043 | 1,050 |
| Power (kw) | 85 | 81 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 102 | 97.6 |
| Bore (mm) | 77 | 79 |
| Stroke (mm) | 56 | 71.4 |
| Gearbox | - | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | Sealed chain | X ring chain. Primary drive: Gear. |
| Ignition | Digital | Digital-inductive type via engine management system |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet. multi-plate |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, wet sump | - |
| Compression | 10.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43 mm inverted fork with stepless | Showa 43mm upside down forks with adjustable preload. rebound and compression damping. 150mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, | Showa Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping 150mm rear wheel travel |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Petal discs. Dual opposed 4-piston caliper | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc. Single-piston caliper. | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 250 | 255 |
| Frame type | Aluminium twin-tube | Aluminum beam twin spar |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 23.2 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,520 | 1,509 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 239 | 227.7 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,405 | 1,318 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,235 | 2,108 |
| Overall width (mm) | 900 | 838 |
| Seat height (mm) | 845 | 833 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 155 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 21 | 20.06 |