Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE
Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE
Standard
₱959,000
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KTM 1190 RC 8
KTM 1190 RC 8
Standard
₱800,000
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Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE vs KTM 1190 RC 8 Comparison

Find below the detailed Motorcycles comparison of Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE and KTM 1190 RC 8, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE priced at ₱959,000, while KTM 1190 RC 8 is priced at ₱800,000 . If we compare the technical specifications, Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE houses 1043 engine whereas KTM 1190 RC 8 engine displacement stands at 1195.

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Overview: Versys 1000 SE vs 1190 RC 8

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Front Brake Dual Disc Twin Disc
Ground Clearance 150 mm 110 mm
Displacement 1043 cc 1195 cc
Maximum Power 118.27 hp 173 hp
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.57/5
21 reviews
4/5
1 reviews
User Review Comparison
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From The Experts

Things we like

Sharp looks

Deliberate viewpoint

Standard riding quality

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Things we don't like

Not an off-road bike

Lack of electronics in comparison to its competitors 

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1043 cc 1195 cc
Maximum Power 118.27 hp 173 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 21 L 16.5 L
Clutch Type Wet Multiple Disc --
Engine Type 4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 16-Valve, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine 2-Cylinder 4-Stroke V Arrangement Liquid Cooled
Exhaust Pipes 4 in 1 in 2 Exhaust 2 in 2 Exhaust
Maximum Torque 102 Nm --
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Injection Type Fuel Injection --
Compression Ratio 10.3:1 --
Bore X Stroke 77 mm x 56 mm 105 mm x 69 mm
No. Of Cylinder 4 2
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Fuel Consumption 14 kmpl --
RPM at Maximum Power 9000 rpm --
RPM at Maximum Torque 7500 rpm --
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder -- 2
Lubrication System -- Wet Sump
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Dimension

Category Super Sport --
Width 955 mm --
Height 1490 mm --
Length 2270 mm --
Seating Capacity 2 2
Seat Height 840 mm 805 mm
Wheel Base 1520 mm 1425 mm
Kerb Weight 253 kg --
Ground Clearance 150 mm 110 mm
Dry Weight -- 184 kg
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Ignition System -- Electronic
Fuel Supply System -- EFI

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension Inverted Fork Up Side Down
Rear Suspension Horizontal Back-Link Monoshock
Suspension Travel(Rear) -- 120 mm
Suspension Travel(Front) -- 120 mm

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre 180/55 ZR17 --
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17 --
Front Wheel Size R17 --
Rear Wheel Size R17 --
Tyre Type Runflat, Tubel --

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Manual
Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Shutter Lock No No
Side Reflectors Yes No
Riding Modes Race Race Sport Sport
Back Rest No No
Launch Control No No
Leg Guards No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Traction Control No No
Engine Immobilizer No Optional Optional
Anti-Theft Alarm No Optional Optional
Central Locking No Optional Optional
Wheel Lock Front/back No No
Stability Control -- No
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Display Screen Yes Yes
Tachometer Yes --
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Tripmeter Yes --
Side Stand Indicator No --
Navigator No No
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Chassis & Suspension

Chrome Garnish Yes Yes
Side Wings Yes Yes
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped --
Electronic Suspension Adjustment -- No

Electrical

Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Indicator Light Yes Yes
Head Lamp LED LED LED LED
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Accessory Outlet No No

Brake

Front Brake Dual Disc Dual Disc Twin Disc Twin Disc
Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No Yes
Cruise Control No No
Additional Features Smartphone Connectivity Smartphone Connectivity --

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