Yamaha FJ-09 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports Comparison

Updated: 27, Oct, 2023 10:13 AM

Expected Price

₹ 12,00,000
* Delhi. May vary.
Expected

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Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 12,31,000
* Delhi. May vary.

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Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 16,01,500
* Delhi. May vary.

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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Overall Length
2160 mm2270 mm2307 mm
Overall Width
950 mm895 mm963 mm
Overall Height
1338-1375 mm1400 mm1523 mm
Wheelbase
1440 mm1520 mm1558 mm
Ground Clearance
135 mm150 mm210 mm
Seat Height
845 or 860 mm840 mm810-830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 litres21 litres24.5 litres
Kerb Weight
207 kg255 kg239 kg

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED

Mileage
12-20 kmpl (approx.)Kawasaki Versys 1000 mileage is 16 kmpl (approximate).Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports mileage is 18 kmpl (approximate).

ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Engine cc (Displacement)
847 cc1043 cc1082.96 cc
Bore
78 mm77 mm92.0 mm
Stroke
59.1 mm56 mm81.455 mm
Compression Ratio
11.5:110.3:110.0:1
Number of Cylinders
342
Engine Details
Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 12-valves (4 valves / cyl), inline-three cylinder1043cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke In-Line Four1082.96cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, SI Engine
Maximum Torque
87.2 Nm @ 8500 rpm102 Nm @ 7500 rpm103 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Fuel System
Mikuni 41 mm throttle body F.I.Fuel Injection: Ø 38 mm x 4Fuel Injection
Lubrication
Wet sumpForced Lubrication, Wet SumpNA
Ignition
TCIDigitalNA
Number of Gears
666
Final Drive
"O"-ring chainNANA
Cooling
Liquid coolingLiquid CooledLiquid Cooled
Clutch
Wet, MultiplateNAMultiplate Wet Clutch
Emission Norms
BS6-CompliantBS6-CompliantBS6-Compliant

INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES

Gear Indicator
DigitalNA
Clock
DigitalDigital
Speedometer
DigitalDigitalDigital
Tachometer
DigitalAnalogDigital
Fuel Gauge
DigitalDigitalDigital
Odometer
DigitalDigitalDigital

MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW

Vehicle Overview
Yamaha FJ-09 is an adventure friendly variant based on the 847cc, three cylinder engine that produces 87.2 Nm at 8500 rpm. It claims a high seat height of 845mm/860 mm and weighs just 207 kg. Yamaha even offers 18 liter fuel tank for extended mileage on the motorcycle. FJ-09 measures 2160 mm in length, 950 mm in width and 1375 mm in height. The motorcycle comes with 298 mm dual front disc brakes and 245 mm rear disc brake. FJ-09 gets ZR spec wheels and rivals other adventure spec motorcycles like Suzuki V-Storm and Kawasaki Versys 650.NANA

BRAKES AND TYRES

Front Brake
298 mm Dual discs, radial mount 4-piston calipers, UnifiedDual Semi-Floating 310mm Petal Discs, Dual Radial-Mount Monobloc, Opposed 4-Piston Calipers396mm Hydraulic Double Disc
Rear Brake
245 mm Disc, single piston caliper, Unified250mm Petal Disc, Single-Piston Caliper306mm Hydraulic Disc
ABS
2-Channel ABSABS 2-Channel with Rear ABS Off Switch
Front Tyre
120/70ZR17120/70-ZR17 M/C (58W)90/90-21 M/C 54H
Rear Tyre
180/55ZR17180/55-ZR17 M/C (73W)150/70 R18 M/C 70H

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS

Front Suspension
Adjustable 41 mm inverted fork43 mm Inverted Forks with Rebound Damping (Right-Side) and Spring Preload AdjustabilityTelescopic Forks
Rear Suspension
Adjustable link MonocrossHorizontal Back-Link, Gas-Charged, with Rebound Damping and Remote Spring Preload AdjustabilityPro-Link
Front Wheel Travel
137 mm150 mmNA
Rear Wheel Travel
130 mm152 mmNA

Miscellaneous Information

Rake
24°27°NA
Trail
100 mm106 mmNA

Colour Options and Price in India

2-Wheeler Type
AdventureAdventureAdventure
Bike Variant
2024 Yamaha FJ-092024 Kawasaki Versys 1000 (New Model)2024 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports
Availability Status in India
UpcomingAvailableAvailable
Latest Price in India
2024 Yamaha FJ-09 is expected to be priced around Rs 12 lakh in India (ex-showroom).2024 Kawasaki Versys 1000 price is Rs 12.31 lakh (ex-showroom).2024 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports price is Rs 16.01 lakh (ex-showroom).
Colour Options
Deep Metallic Red, Matte Metallic GreyCandy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black, Pearl Stardust White/Metallic Spark BlackPearl Glare White Tricolour, Darkness Black Metallic
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrolPetrol

TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS

Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T)
NANA
Power Delivery Mode (PWR)
NANA
Variable Traction Control System (TCS)
NANA

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