Which bike is better BMW R 1250 GS or Kawasaki Versys 1000?

According to our average user rating, BMW R 1250 GS has a score of 5.0/5 while Kawasaki Versys 1000 is rated 4.3/5.

Which bike among BMW R 1250 GS and Kawasaki Versys 1000 is cheaper?

Kawasaki Versys 1000 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier BMW R 1250 GS or Kawasaki Versys 1000?

Kawasaki Versys 1000 is heavier (255 kg) than BMW R 1250 GS (249 kg).

BMW R 1250 GS vs Kawasaki Versys 1000

BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW R 1250 GS and Kawasaki Versys 1000. The ex-showroom price of BMW R 1250 GS is ₹ 20,55,036 and Kawasaki Versys 1000 is ₹ 12,07,210. BMW R 1250 GS is available in 4 colours and 1 variant and Kawasaki Versys 1000 is available in 1 colour and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between BMW R 1250 GS and Kawasaki Versys 1000.

R 1250 GS vs Versys 1000 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	R 1250 GS	Versys 1000
Price	₹ 20,55,036	₹ 12,07,210
Capacity	1254 cc	1043 cc
Power	134.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm	118.27 bhp @ 9000 rpm
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R 1250 GS

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₹ 20,55,036

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Versys 1000

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₹ 12,07,210

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	134.1 bhp @ 7,750 rpm	118.27 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque	143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm	102 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	1,254	1,043
Cylinders	2	4
Bore (mm)	102.5	77
Stroke (mm)	76	56
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.5 : 1	10.3:1
Ignition	Digital	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet clutch with an anti-hopping function	Wet multi-disc
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	20	21
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	4	3.2
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	420	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	21	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	200	240

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	305	310
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	276	250
Calliper Type	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston Callipers	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - Single Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70 - R19	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre Size	170/60 - R17	180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	42	36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	40
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 1.5" (37 mm), central spring strut	ø43 mm inverted fork with rebound damping (right-side) and spring preload adjustability / 150 mm
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever	Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability / 152 mm

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	249	255
Overall Length (mm)	2,207	2,270
Overall Width (mm)	953	895
Overall Height (mm)	1,430	1,400
Wheelbase (mm)	1,514	1,520
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	150
Seat Height (mm)	850	840
Chassis Type	Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine	Twin-tube, aluminium

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	3	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	Unlimited Kilometers	30000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	Yes
GPS & Navigation	Yes	Yes
USB charging port	Yes	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12 V / 11.8 Ah, maintenance-free	Maintenance Free
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	3 Riding Modes (ECO, Rain and Road)	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- The new 1250cc engine is super smooth
- Excellent road and touring capabilities
- Loaded with electronics
- 1000cc engine is smooth, refined and powerful
- Excellent seating comfort
- Equipped with adjustable windscreen
Could be better
- Priced on the higher side
- Limited service reach
- Not suitable for shorter riders
- Quite heavy
- High seat height

Colors


Available Colours	Light White Non-Metallic 40 Years of GS-Limited Edition Style Triple Black Style Rallye	Candy Lime Green

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