2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs 2025 BMW R 1300RT

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
2025 BMW R 1300RT 2025 BMW R 1300RT

Sport touring

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 44mm, outlet 35.6 mm
Power
107kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
281 kg / 619 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-2025
ColoursRealtree APG HD camouflage-
Make Model-BMW R 1300RT
Warranty12 Months-
Dimensions
Seat Height (mm)845 mm-
Seat Height (in.)33.3 inches-
Length (in.)88.0 inches-
Height (mm)1,405 mm-
Length (mm)2,235 mm-
Ground Clearance (mm)155 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)6.1 inches-
Wheelbase (in.)59.8 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,520 mm-
Width (in.)35.4 inches-
Height (in.)55.3 inches-
Width (mm)900 mm-
Seat Height845 mm / 33.3 in.780/860 mm / 30.7/33.9 in
Wheelbase1,520 mm / 59.8 in.1500 mm / 55.1 in
Height1,405 mm / 55.3 in.-
Length2,235 mm / 88.0 in.2229 mm / 87.8 in
Width900 mm / 35.4 in.971 mm / 38.2 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)21.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.55 gallons-
Wet Weight (kg)292.1 kg281
Dry Weight (kg)239-
Dry Weight (lbs.)526.9 pounds-
Wet Weight (lbs.)643.9 pounds-
Dry Weight239 kg / 526.9 lbs-
Fuel Capacity21.00 litres / 5.55 gallons24 Litres / 6.3 US gal
Wet Weight292.1 kg / 643.9 lbs281 kg / 619 lbs
Performance
Max Power-107kW / 145hp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque102.00 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 10400149 Nm / 110 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.4870 HP/kg-
Engine
Fuel ControlDOHC-
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-
Displacement (ci)63.64 cubic inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Displacement-1300 cc / 79 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with two overhead spur gear driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam, 4 valves per cylinder, intake 44mm, outlet 35.6 mm
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke-106.5 x 73 mm
Compression Ratio10.3:113.3:1
Cooling System-Liquid / Air cooled
Emissions-Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, EU5+
Engine LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump-
Engine Management-BMS-O
Fuel Induction-Electronic intake pipe injection, 52mm Ø throttle valve
Fuel Type-Unleaded super, octane number 95 (RON)
IgnitionDigital-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity-12 V / 10Ah, maintenance-free
Drivetrain
ClutchWet mDouble disk, manualWet clutch with anti-hopping function, hydraulically activated
Final DriveChainShaft
Gear Ratios-1st 2.438 2nd 1.714 3rd. 1.296 4th 1.059 5th 0.906 6th 0.794
Primary DriveSealed chain-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.479
Secondary Drive Ratio-2.818
Transmission / Drive-Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium twin-tubeSteel, two-section with bolt on rear frame, load bearing engine
Suspension - Front43 mm inverted fork with steplessBMW Motorrad EVO Telelever
Suspension - RearHorizontal Back-link, gas-charged,Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad EVO Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring
Rake27.0°-
Steering Angle-64°
Trail-115 mm / 4.5 in
Wheel Travel - Front-149 mm / 5.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-158 mm / 6.2 in
Electrical Systems
Lighting system30W x 2 halogen-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc2 x 310mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 285mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (full-integral, lean angle optimized)
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear180/55-ZR17190/55 ZR17
Wheels-Cast light alloy
Wheels - Front-3.50 x 17″
Wheels - Rear-6.00 x 17″