2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs 2018 BMW R 1200RT LC

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000

Sport touring

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
643.9 pounds
2018 BMW R 1200RT LC 2018 BMW R 1200RT LC

Sport touring

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer with balancer shaft, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
274 kg / 604 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-201
ColoursRealtree APG HD camouflage-
Make Model-BMW R 1200RT LC
Warranty12 Months-
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in.)6.1 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)155 mm-
Height (mm)1,405 mm-
Length (in.)88.0 inches-
Height (in.)55.3 inches-
Seat Height (in.)33.3 inches-
Seat Height (mm)845 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)59.8 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,520 mm-
Width (in.)35.4 inches-
Length (mm)2,235 mm-
Width (mm)900 mm-
Seat Height-805 mm / 31.5 in - 825 mm / 32.5 in Variable seat heights available between 760mm / 29.9 in and 850mm / 33.5 in
Wheelbase-1485 mm / 58.5 in
Height-1416 mm / 55.7 in
Length-2222 mm / 87.5 in
Width-983 mm / 38.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)292.1 kg274
Dry Weight (lbs.)526.9 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)239-
Fuel Capacity (l)21.00 litres-
Wet Weight (lbs.)643.9 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.55 gallons-
Fuel Capacity-25 Litres / 6.6 US gal
Wet Weight-274 kg / 604 lbs
Performance
Max Power-92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque102.00 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 10400125 Nm / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.4870 HP/kg-
Engine
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)63.64 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)1043.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)77.0 x 56.0 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.0 x 2.2 inches-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Displacement-1170 cc / 71.4 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer with balancer shaft, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke-101 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio10.3:1-
Cooling System-Air/Liquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 3
Engine LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump-
Exhaust management-Fully-controlled three-way catalytic converter
Fuel Induction-Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system, 52mm throttle valve Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Fuel Reserve-4 Litres / 1 US gal
IgnitionDigitalDigital engine management
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity-12 V / 16 Ah, maintenance-free
Drivetrain
ClutchWet mDouble disk, manualMulti-plate wet clutch, hydraulically operated
Final DriveChainShaft
Gear Ratios-1st 2.438 / 2nd 1.714 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 1.059 / 5th 0.943 / 6th 0.848:1
Primary DriveSealed chain-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.65
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed, constant-mesh gearbox with helical cut gears
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium twin-tubeContinuous tubular steel bridge-type frame
Suspension - Front43 mm inverted fork with steplessBMW Telelever, 37 mm central spring strut
Suspension - RearHorizontal Back-link, gas-charged,Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with BMW EVO Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) via handwheel, rebound damping adjustable via handwheel
Rake27.0°-
Steering Head Angle-63.6°
Wheel Travel - Front-120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-136 mm / 5.4 in
Electrical Systems
Alternator-Three-phase 540 W generator
Lighting system30W x 2 halogen-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston callipers
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 276mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)
Rims - Front-3.50 x 17
Tyres - Front25/8-12120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear25/10-12180/55 ZR17
Wheel Caster-116 mm / 4.6 in