Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT vs Moto Guzzi V85TT Comparison
Updated: 03, Sep, 2021 04:41 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 12,31,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 17,55,500
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 15,40,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Overall Length | |||
| 2270 mm | 2307 mm | NA | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 895 mm | 963 mm | NA | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1400 mm | 1523 mm | NA | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 150 mm | 210 mm | NA | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 840 mm | 810-830 mm | 828 mm | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1520 mm | 1558 mm | NA | |
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 255 kg | 249 kg | 230 kg | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 21 litres | 24.5 litres | 22.7 litres | |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |||
| 0-100 kmph | |||
| 3.1 secs | NA | NA | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| NA | |||
| Power Socket | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Cruise Control | |||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| Pillion Grabrail | |||
| NA | |||
| 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). | Moto Guzzi V85TT mileage is 20.4 kmpl (certified). | |
| Top Speed | |||
| Kawasaki Versys 1000 top speed is 240 kmph (speedo-indicated). | Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports top speed is 202 kmph (approximate). | Moto Guzzi V85TT top speed is 165 kmph (Approximate). | |
| 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 850cc adventure bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 4.7 seconds. | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 1043 cc | 1082.96 cc | 853 cc | |
| Bore | |||
| 77 mm | 92.0 mm | 84 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 56 mm | 81.455 mm | 77 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 | NA | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Gearbox Type | |||
| Return | Automatic Dual Clutch Transmission | NA | |
| Electronic Throttle Valves | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Engine Details | |||
| 1043cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke In-Line Four | 1082.96cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, SI Engine | 853cc, Air-Cooled, Transversal 90° V-Twin, 2-Valves Per Cylinder (Titanium Intake). | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 102 Nm @ 7500 rpm | 103 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 81.3 Nm @ 5000 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 | Air Cooled | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 120 HP @ 9000 rpm | 97.89 HP @ 7500 rpm | 75 HP @ 7500 rpm | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | |
| Lubrication | |||
| Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump | NA | NA | |
| Valve System | |||
| DOHC, 16 Valves | Overhead Camshaft (OHC) Type | NA | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| Temperature Gauge | |||
| Digital | NA | NA | |
| ABS Light | |||
| Low Oil Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| Service Reminder | |||
| NA | |||
| Low Battery Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| Engine Check Indicator | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Tachometer | |||
| Analog | Digital | Digital | |
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | Digital | NA | |
| 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. | Colour TFT Instrument Display, MGCT Moto Guzzi Traction Control, Standard Double Channel ABS, Full LED Lighting with a Stunning Double Front Headlamp with DRL, Ride-by-Wire Throttle, Cruise Control. | |
| 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 | Kawasaki Versys 1000, BMW F900XR, Triumph Tiger 900, Ducati Multistrada 950, Honda Africa Twin, Suzuki V-Strom 1000 | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| NA | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| LED | NA | LED | |
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| LED | NA | LED | |
| Voltage | |||
| 12V | 12V | NA | |
| Capacity | |||
| 8Ah | 6 Ah | NA | |
| Head Light | |||
| LED | Dual LED with DRL and Cornering Lights | LED with DRL | |
| Tail Light | |||
| LED | LED | LED | |
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | Lithium Ion | NA | |
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 850cc adventure bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 4.7 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 | 110/80-19 | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 180/55-ZR17 M/C (73W) | 150/70 R18 M/C 70H | 150/70-17 | |
| Front Brake | |||
| Dual Semi-Floating 310mm Petal Discs, Dual Radial-Mount Monobloc, Opposed 4-Piston Calipers | 396mm Hydraulic Double Disc | 320mm Double Stainless Steel Floating Disc, Radial Brembo Calipers with 4 Opposed Pistons | |
| ABS | |||
| 2-Channel ABS | ABS 2-Channel with rear ABS Off Switch | Standard Double Channel ABS | |
| Rear Brake | |||
| 250mm Petal Disc, Single-Piston Caliper | 306mm Hydraulic Disc | 260mm Stainless Steel Disc, Floating 2 Piston Caliper | |
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Front Wheel | |||
| 17-inch | 21-inch | 19-inch | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 17-inch | 18-inch | 17-inch | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Front Suspension | |||
| 43 mm Inverted Forks with Rebound Damping (Right-Side) and Spring Preload Adjustability | Telescopic Forks | 41mm Upside-Down Hydraulic Telescopic Fork with Adjustable Extension and Spring Preload | |
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Horizontal Back-Link, Gas-Charged, with Rebound Damping and Remote Spring Preload Adjustability | Pro-Link | Swingarm Twin-Sided with Lateral Monoshock Absorber, Adjustable Extension and Spring Preload | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 150 mm | NA | NA | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 152 mm | NA | NA | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Twin-Tube, Aluminium | Semi Double Cradle | NA | |
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 | A Smooth Ride All The Way | |
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Adventure | Adventure | Adventure | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| 2024 Kawasaki Versys 1000 (New Model) | Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT | 2021 Moto Guzzi V85 TT | |
| 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). | 2021 BS6 Moto Guzzi V85TT price is Rs 15.40 lakh (ex-showroom). | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black, Pearl Stardust White/Metallic Spark Black | Pearl Glare White Tricolour, Darkness Black Metallic | Giallo Mojave, Rosso Uluru | |
| 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. | Moto Guzzi V85TT on-road price is Rs 17.73 lakh in Delhi, Rs 18.33 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 17.94 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 18.17 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Moto Guzzi 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 | ||
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