BMW F 850 GS versus Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Adventure
Kawasaki

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE

Crossover
Much more grown-up and not far from the big boxer sister.
The manufacturer BMW is obviously convinced of its F 850 GS and recommends the machine... "... People for whom no destination is too far and no distance too remote. Experience the world with a companion that is so reliable, robust and powerful that it can even work with your... weiter
BMW F 850 GS
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More electronics, more functions, more comfort
"Whether solo or in pairs, whether around the corner or through the whole world: The combination of the high-revving in-line four-cylinder engine tuned for flexibility and the agile chassis with dynamic suspension of this sports motorcycle ensures great driving pleasure.... weiter
KAWASAKI VERSYS 1000 / VERSYS 1000 SE Crossover GrandTourer
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 17.245 €
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
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Competitors

Pros:
  • raised seating position
  • good handling on and off-road
  • Wide range of extras and accessories
  • successful appearance
Pros:
  • extensive equipment
  • successful semi-active chassis (KECS)
  • Combination of pointer instrument and TFT well solved and easy to read
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
  • quite high weight
  • Windscreen only manual and adjustable with both hands
  • relatively high price

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.593 mm
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.520 mm
Length : 2.270 mm Height : 1.490 mm
Seat : 840 mm
Weight : 257 (max: 459 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Four-stroke in-line four-cylinder 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.043 ccm
Hub: 56 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 204 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km
Maximum speed: 226 km/h
Performance: 120 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 102 NM bei 7.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 404 km

Chassis

Frame type:
 Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
 Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Frame type:
 Double profile frame (aluminium)
Front suspension:
 43 mm upside-down fork (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Horizontally arranged back-link gas pressure central strut (travel 152 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)

Brakes

Front brake
 Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
 Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
 Semi-floating 310mm double petal brake discs. Brake caliper: Double radially mounted, monobloc, opposite 4 pistons (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
 Single petal brake disc. Brake caliper: Single piston (∅ 250 mm)