Honda Vfr1200x vs Kawasaki Versys 1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vfr1200x vs Kawasaki Versys 1000. Honda Vfr1200x: 129 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 267 kg (wet/curb weight, DCT model; standard manual slightly less) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated, Honda did not publish official top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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
Honda Vfr1200x
Kawasaki Versys 1000
Horsepower (hp)
129 hp
120 hp
Torque (Nm)
129 Nm
102 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
267 kg
255 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
129 hp @ 6,750 rpm
120 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
129 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
102 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated, Honda did not publish official top speed)
220 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
Weight
267 kg (wet/curb weight, DCT model; standard manual slightly less)
255 kg (wet/curb weight — SE model with semi-active suspension)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Vfr1200x
8.0/10
"The most underrated adventure tourer Honda ever built, period."
Pros
+V4 sounds genuinely spectacular
+DCT gearbox works brilliantly
+Shaft drive, zero chain maintenance
Cons
−Rear suspension underdamped stock
−Parts availability worsening yearly
−Heavy for technical offroad use
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
Top 10 Accessories
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