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Versys 1100 vs 890 Adventure R

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Kawasaki

Versys 1100

Ex-showroom price From ₹13.89 lakh ex-showroom
Ex-showroom price From ₹15.8 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi

Quick verdict

  • Versys 1100 is better for performance.
  • 890 Adventure R is better for long rides.

Computed from stored specifications, the published bikes and scooters scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Specifications side by side

Spec
Versys 1100
890 Adventure R
Overview
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Yes
Yes
Variants
1
1
Colours
Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Diablo Black
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Warranty
3 years / 36,000 km (purchases after 1 April 2024)
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Engine and performance
Engine displacement
1,099 cc
889 cc
Cylinders
4
2
Cooling
Liquid-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Max power
135 PS
104.6 PS
Power (as stated)
99.0 kW {135 PS} / 9,000 rpm
104.6 PS @ 8000 rpm; 77 kW @ 8,000 rpm
Max torque
112 Nm
100 Nm
Transmission
6-speed
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Mileage
5.6 l/100km
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Dimensions and weight
Kerb weight
257 kg
215 kg
Kerb weight (as stated)
257 kg
215 kg
Seat height
820 mm
880 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
263 mm
Fuel tank
21 litres
20 litres
Brakes and tyres
ABS
ABS
Offroad ABS, Cornering ABS
Front brake
Dual discs Ø277 mm
Disc 320 mm
Rear brake
Single disc Ø226 mm
Disc 260 mm
Price
Ex-showroom price from
₹13,89,000
₹15,80,000
Ex-showroom price city
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Delhi

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Pros and cons

Versys 1100

  • Pro: Up to 135 PS, more powerful than 75% of the 45 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: Up to 112 Nm of torque, more than 75% of the 45 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 21-litre fuel tank, bigger than 76% of the 42 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 820 mm seat height, lower than 80% of the 31 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Con: Heavier than 93% of the 31 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (257 kg)
  • Con: Lower ground clearance than 96% of the 28 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (150 mm)

890 Adventure R

  • Pro: 263 mm ground clearance, higher than 92% of the 28 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: Cornering ABS
  • Con: Taller seat than 90% of the 31 adventure motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (880 mm)
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