| Attribute | Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Sport 2016 × | Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer 2013 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2016 | 2013 |
| Make | Suzuki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Sport | Kawasaki Versys 1000 Grand Tourer |
| Category | Super motard | Allround |
| 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 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 3.99 | - |
| 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 | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 92.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| 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 | Black Yoshimura Hepta Force silencer | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 43 mm inverted fork with stepless |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Floating discs. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 260 | 250 |
| Frame type | - | Aluminium twin-tube |
| Front tyre | 110/80-R19 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-R17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Trail (mm) | 109 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25.7 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Carrying capacity | - | Top box, saddle bags |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,555 | 1,520 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 228 | 239 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,420 | 1,405 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,285 | 2,235 |
| Overall width (mm) | 910 | 900 |
| Seat height (mm) | 850 | 845 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 165 | 155 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 21 |