Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT vs BMW F900XR Comparison

Updated: 06, Nov, 2023 07:39 AM

	Kawasaki Versys 1000 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 12,31,000 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 4640 views All time: 37014 views	Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 17,55,500 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 2213 views All time: 8923 views	BMW F900XR Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 12,55,000 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 1701 views All time: 9028 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Overall Length
	2270 mm	2307 mm	2160 mm
	Overall Width
	895 mm	963 mm	860 mm
	Overall Height
	1400 mm	1523 mm	1320 mm
	Ground Clearance
	150 mm	210 mm	170 mm
	Seat Height
	840 mm	810-830 mm	825 mm
	Wheelbase
	1520 mm	1558 mm	1521 mm
	Kerb Weight
	255 kg	249 kg	219 kg
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	21 litres	24.5 litres	15.5 litres
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
	0-100 kmph
	3.1 secs	NA	3.6 secs
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start
			NA
	Power Socket
		NA	NA
	Cruise Control
			NA
	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Pillion Grabrail

	Pillion Footrest

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	Kawasaki Versys 1000 mileage is 16 kmpl (approximate).	Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports mileage is 18 kmpl (approximate).	BMW F900XR mileage is 23.81 kmpl (company-certified).
	Top Speed
	Kawasaki Versys 1000 top speed is 240 kmph (speedo-indicated).	Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports top speed is 202 kmph (approximate).	BMW F900XR top speed is 210 kmph (company-claimed).
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 1000cc adventure bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.1 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 1100cc adventure motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.8 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 900cc adventure bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.6 seconds.
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	1043 cc	1082.96 cc	895 cc
	Bore
	77 mm	92.0 mm	86 mm
	Stroke
	56 mm	81.455 mm	77 mm
	Compression Ratio
	10.3:1	10.0:1	13.1:1
	Number of Cylinders
	4	2	2
	Gearbox Type
	Return	Automatic Dual Clutch Transmission	Constant Mesh 6-speed Gearbox Integrated in Crankcase
	Electronic Throttle Valves
		NA	NA
	Engine Details
	1043cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke In-Line Four	1082.96cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, SI Engine	895cc, Water-Cooled, 4-Stroke, In-line 2-Cylinder Engine, 4-Valves Per Cylinder, 2-Overhead Camshafts
	Maximum Torque
	102 Nm @ 7500 rpm	103 Nm @ 6000 rpm	92 Nm @ 6500 rpm
	Fuel System
	Fuel Injection: Ø 38 mm x 4	Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
	Ignition
	Digital	NA	NA
	Number of Gears
	6	6	6
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
	Maximum Power
	120 HP @ 9000 rpm	97.89 HP @ 7500 rpm	105 HP @ 8500 rpm
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant
	Lubrication
	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	NA	Dry Sump Lubrication
	Valve System
	DOHC, 16 Valves	Overhead Camshaft (OHC) Type	NA
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Temperature Gauge
	Digital	NA	NA
	ABS Light

	Low Oil Indicator

	Service Reminder

	Low Battery Indicator

	Engine Check Indicator
		NA	NA
	Tachometer
	Analog	Digital	Digital
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Clock
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
	Key Features
	Kawasaki Cornering Management Function, Kawasaki Intelligent Anti-Lock Braking System, Dual LED Headlights, Informative Instrument Console, Traction Control, Cruise Control, DC Power Socket	6.5-inch TFT Touch Screen Display, Bluetooth Smartphone/Audio Connectivity, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth Enabled Wireless Headsets, Cruise Control, Throttle By Wire System, Honda Selectable Torque Control System, Six Riding Modes, Selectable ABS & Cornering ABS, Emergency Stop Signal, Dual LED Headlights with DRL and Cornering Lights, Semi-Double Cradle Frame, Heated Grips.	Head-Turning Looks, Informative All-Digital Console, Powerful Engine, Excellent Build Quality, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
	Similar Bikes
	Ducati Multistrada 950, BMW F900XR, Suzuki V-Strom 1000, Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L, Triumph Tiger 900, BMW F 850 GS, Suzuki GSX-S1000F, Ducati Multistrada V4 S, Kawasaki Vulcan S	Kawasaki Versys 1000, BMW S1000RR, Ducati Multistrada 950S, Suzuki V-Strom 1000 XT, Triumph Tiger 950 Sport	Triumph Tiger 900, Kawasaki Versys 1000, Suzuki V-Strom 1000, Honda Africa Twin, Yamaha Tenere 900
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

	Pass Light

	Turn Signal Light (Front)
	LED	NA	LED
	Turn Signal Light (Rear)
	LED	NA	LED
	Voltage
	12V	12V	12V
	Capacity
	8Ah	6 Ah	12Ah
	Head Light
	LED	Dual LED with DRL and Cornering Lights	LED
	Tail Light
	LED	LED	LED
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Lithium Ion	Maintenance Free
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design

	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 1000cc adventure bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.1 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 1100cc adventure motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.8 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 900cc adventure bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.6 seconds.
	Comfort

	Features

	Build Quality

	Value for Money

	Fuel Economy

BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres
			NA
	Front Tyre
	120/70-ZR17 M/C (58W)	90/90-21 M/C 54H	120/70-ZR17
	Rear Tyre
	180/55-ZR17 M/C (73W)	150/70 R18 M/C 70H	180/55-ZR17
	Front Brake
	Dual Semi-Floating 310mm Petal Discs, Dual Radial-Mount Monobloc, Opposed 4-Piston Calipers	396mm Hydraulic Double Disc	320mm, Dual Disc Brakes, Floating Brake Discs, 4-Piston Radial Brake Calipers
	ABS
	2-Channel ABS	ABS 2-Channel with rear ABS Off Switch	BMW Motorrad ABS
	Rear Brake
	250mm Petal Disc, Single-Piston Caliper	306mm Hydraulic Disc	265mm, Single Disc Brake, Single-Piston Floating Caliper
	Alloy Wheels
		NA	NA
	Front Wheel
	17-inch	21-inch	3.50" x 17”
	Rear Wheel
	17-inch	18-inch	5.50" x 17”
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	43 mm Inverted Forks with Rebound Damping (Right-Side) and Spring Preload Adjustability	Telescopic Forks	43mm Upside-Down Telescopic Forks
	Rear Suspension
	Horizontal Back-Link, Gas-Charged, with Rebound Damping and Remote Spring Preload Adjustability	Pro-Link	Cast Aluminium Dual Swing Arm, Central Spring Strut, Spring Pre-load Hydraulically Adjustable, Rebound Damping Adjustable
	Front Wheel Travel
	150 mm	NA	170 mm
	Rear Wheel Travel
	152 mm	NA	172 mm
	Frame (Chassis)
	Twin-Tube, Aluminium	Semi Double Cradle	Bridge-Type Frame, Steel Shell Construction
Miscellaneous Information
	Rake
	27°	NA	NA
	Trail
	106 mm	NA	NA
	Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price
	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.
Colour Options and Price in India
	Official Tagline
	Change Your View	True Adventure	Never Stop Challenging
	2-Wheeler Type
	Adventure	Adventure	Adventure
	Bike Variant
	2024 Kawasaki Versys 1000 (New Model)	Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT	2024 BMW F900XR
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available	Available
	Latest Price in India
	2024 Kawasaki Versys 1000 price is Rs 12.31 lakh (ex-showroom).	Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT price is Rs 17.55 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 BMW F900XR price is Rs 12.55 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Colour Options
	Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black, Pearl Stardust White/Metallic Spark Black	Pearl Glare White Tricolour, Darkness Black Metallic	Galvanic Gold Metallic, Racing Red, Light White
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	On Road Price
	2024 Kawasaki Versys 1000 on road price is Rs 14.17 lakh in Delhi, Rs 14.65 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 14.34 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 14.53 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Kawasaki dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT on road price is Rs 20.21 lakh in Delhi, Rs 20.89 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 20.45 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 20.71 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Honda dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	2024 BMW F900XR on road price is Rs 14.45 lakh in Delhi, Rs 14.93 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 14.62 lakh in Kolkata, and Rs 14.81 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest BMW dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS
	Kawasaki Intelligent ABS (KIBS)
		NA	NA
	Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC)
		NA	NA