Bmw S 1000 Xr vs Kawasaki Versys 1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw S 1000 Xr vs Kawasaki Versys 1000. Bmw S 1000 Xr: 165 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2020+ gen; earlier models 160 hp @ 11,000 rpm) hp, 226 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ gen) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated 270+ km/h unlimited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Versys 1000: 120 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 255 kg (wet/curb weight — SE model with semi-active suspension) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw S 1000 Xr
Kawasaki Versys 1000
Horsepower (hp)
165 hp
120 hp
Torque (Nm)
114 Nm
102 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
226 kg
255 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
165 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2020+ gen; earlier models 160 hp @ 11,000 rpm)
120 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm (2020+ gen)
102 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated 270+ km/h unlimited)
220 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
Weight
226 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ gen)
255 kg (wet/curb weight — SE model with semi-active suspension)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw S 1000 Xr
8.5/10
"The benchmark sports-tourer if you can stomach BMW running costs."
Pros
+Savage yet manageable power
+Electronics package genuinely impressive
+Comfortable two-up touring
Cons
−Expensive valve service intervals
−Heavy at low speeds
−Fuel economy disappoints hard riders
Kawasaki Versys 1000
8.2/10
"The unglamorous workhorse that outperforms bikes twice its price."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Genuinely adjustable suspension
+Strong wind protection
Cons
−Seat foam deteriorates quickly
−Styling divides opinion sharply
−Early ABS feels grabby
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