Kawasaki Versys 1000 or BMW S1000XR?

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9 ай бұрын

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A direct head-to-head comparison of a Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE and BMW S 1000 XR. All views are my own and are based on my personal experiences with these motorcycles. In the end of the day, use this video just as an indication as we’ve all got different preferences, and you should test these yourself before purchasing. Subscribe for next adventure bikes reviews and comparisons on the channel.
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@chris4936 9 ай бұрын

Not really a relevant comparison. Huge price difference and huge performance difference. Big difference when you try and insure the bike also.

@markwallace9436 9 ай бұрын

To be honest in my opinion, we have a new Versys 1000 and after many many years of riding high performance sports bikes, it's refreshing to get on a bike that is super comfortable both solo and two up and creamy smooth from a manufacturer that doesn’t need to keep banging on about BHP numbers to get sales. Credit to them even after all test riders slag its performance off when tested again the likes of BMW, which personally i wouldn't trust their reliability neither in the two or four wheel format

@NinjaTTT 3 ай бұрын

Interesting, I always wanted Ninja but ended up with XR cuz of the cars like E46 and now E60. I get all the assembly plans, parts online and diagnostic software for every electronic module without trouble or paying anyone. I guess your paying others to do the job on your stuff. For me it's the BMW only now😅

@dupajasiu920 3 ай бұрын

fully agree. Plus, the BMW makes the most ugly motorcycles on this planet. I dont know how they do it, but I hate every single one of their bikes. On the other hand, recently I met the Versys 1000 life, it had a good exhaust, sounded absolutely powerfull. Demanding respect, by the looks and by the sound.

@richardallen6432 9 ай бұрын

The Versys is on my short list for my fourth MC, as I am looking for something to ride for many many miles in comfort. It also must be able to handle the various road conditions of northern Canada and Alaska. Just haven't decided if I want to give up on a road couch yet.

@brucekendall52 9 ай бұрын

Good discussion again.Thks.

@VToldsMotoShow 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@denilson_nunes 6 ай бұрын

Excelent comparation, I'm from Brazil and I have a Versys 1000 today but I'm think to replace to S1000xr I just have doubts regarding comparation in long distance trips (more than 1000mi, easy in Brazil) in repect to the confort of pilot and pillion betwen each ones. What is your opinion regarding long distances?

@thorstenmetalhead9666 9 ай бұрын

The XR looks like it had an head on collision way to short at the front. The Versys looks like a highrisen ZX10R. Way more stylish in my opinion.

@VToldsMotoShow 9 ай бұрын

I agree that perhaps one thing that may be weird is how short the XR may look.

@valebliz 11 күн бұрын

You gotta be blind.

@igniscer1 9 ай бұрын

In my contry, you have to pay $8000 US more, for the S1000XR, the question is whether, for touring, you need such an aggressive engine or such sportiness?

@VToldsMotoShow 9 ай бұрын

$8000 USD sounds particularly appealing. Is it for a new motorcycle?

@Sabrac-Unbound 8 ай бұрын

8000?? When putting it together at the local dealership I end up at 30.000. Please send me 3!

@specialandroid1603 19 күн бұрын

You don't if touring is primarily what you want it for.

@Cuprani 4 ай бұрын

Really like your video's! Any change of testing the Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GX any time soon? Or even beter, a one on one against the BMW S 1000 XR?

@haromt3 9 ай бұрын

It's enough for me if it pulls well up to 160km/h. And bottom torque is also important to me. So..

@ckkrons2338 7 ай бұрын

I have a 2015 Versys and find it has plenty of power-no need to tune it to Ninja 1000 level. Low end power is excellent, as good as the oil cooled boxer on my GSA. A bargain in the second hand market too.

@dazadorph45 2 ай бұрын

should be a comparison between the versys and BMW 1250rs, The BMW 1000xr is a sport bike for solo tall riders.. I own a versys 1000 SE GT 2019 version. Great for two up and loaded full luggage, just a mile muncher is comfort for rider and pillion. There are rumors of Kawasaki maybe working on a H2 version of the versys for a future model. Brakes when adjusted to the rider I find the front is better and less pressure needed to work,the rear I use to just stabalise the versys on some bends but help on braking. If the versys was lighter but with a drive train would be interesting.

@clausnielsen8094 5 ай бұрын

On youtube you cant use these videos for anything. We do not know who pays the guy to say what, but it feels a little like BMW was the once paying this time. But try them yourself to see what is best for you and also which give much for the money spend.

@wanderlpnw 9 ай бұрын

Wow, versys SE is like $3k cheaper than a similar XR here. Plus, they go for much less than that. It's a no brainer if they are the same price in your country.

@VToldsMotoShow 9 ай бұрын

Right, the SE is ridiculously priced and the only way they'd be selling these here would be with enormous discounts. However, I don't think I've ever seen any on the streets and people usually prefer to put that kind of money on a BMW, Triumph or Ducati. And I'm not all that much surprised.

@paulantonio740 2 ай бұрын

No TPMS on the Kawasaki? So what? I check my tires and air pressure before every ride. And once the TPMS sensors go south, you're probably looking at an expensive visit to the dealership. Otherwise, I like V-Told's reviews.

@VToldsMotoShow 2 ай бұрын

Well, exactly - then it’s only safe if you check before every single ride. I’ve had a friend who crashed due to too low pressure while riding on wet. Crashed twice during the same ride… I’ve been having TPMS in my two cars for the last 9 years and so far so good with no malfunctions. I really would recommend it. There are aftermarket ones too.

@solidsnake3861 7 ай бұрын

japanese bikes over all the bmw or ducatis

@NoNegotiations 6 ай бұрын

You cant compare until you ride them. BMW and Ducati are more refined than japanese bikes.

@solidsnake3861 6 ай бұрын

@@NoNegotiations maybe

@paulantonio740 2 ай бұрын

The Europeans have their attractions, yeah, but after years of owning Euro bikes, the KTM was the last straw. From here on out, it's rice burners for me.

@valebliz 11 күн бұрын

@@paulantonio740same, going from a 1290 to a Suzuki GX. Not looking back.

@sawomirb.246 7 ай бұрын

Polskie napisy powiekszyłyby grono widzów znacznie. Fajne testy.

@VToldsMotoShow 7 ай бұрын

Dzięki. Napisy KZfaq powinien wygenerować po włączeniu tej opcji pod filmem i wybraniu, aby platforma przetłumaczyła je na polski automatycznie. Zwykle to działa OK.

@NinjaTTT 3 ай бұрын

You forgot to mention buying new XR the BMW got you covered all over the world in case of anykind of failure and a replacement. Got international number under the seat😅 This has to mean something isn't?!😉👍

@VToldsMotoShow 3 ай бұрын

I guess these are the kinds of benefits that come with being a global brand.

@Fernando90054 9 ай бұрын

Ho man, I think that you’re absolutely right when you say that people only would choose the Kawasaki if they didn’t know better, and when you’re talking about the lean capacity of both bikes, there is also a so big difference . The Kawasaki Versys 1000 is a good bike but the S1000 XR is so much more fun to ride. With the BMW we can easily do a track day. But I never saw someone with a versys 1000 at the tracks 😂

@enricohagn 8 ай бұрын

Buy BMW for 2 years track days fun... By Kawa for 10 years reliable riding... Act accordingly 😂

@VToldsMotoShow 7 ай бұрын

And on top of that, where I live, the top Versys 1000 SE is right now actually MORE EXPENSIVE than a base S 1000 XR. Bonkers!

@josephlarmor550 Ай бұрын

@@VToldsMotoShowyou will have to spend a lot to get the BMW up to the equipment levels of the Versys 1000 SE. Same for all BMWs.

@ramonschliszka6332 6 күн бұрын

You’re right. Unless the BMW is at the dealer for repairs…

@Fernando90054 6 күн бұрын

@@ramonschliszka6332 ⁠Never had more than regular maintenance by our BMW Motorrad dealer👍🏻

@Supercharged1976 2 күн бұрын

I recently picked up a 2019 Versys SE LT+ with just 1000 miles on it for a fantastic price. I can honestly say the only reason I bought it was for it's functionality because it is a VERY ugly bike. I needed a mile muncher for longer highway rides to keep the miles off my 2021 Kawasaki Z H2 that's tuned and modded to 230 hp. Which brings me too after getting used to the Z the Versys is dangerously slow. LOL!

@twotone3426 8 ай бұрын

Japanese always... BMW has terrible reliability and is extremely expensive maintenance and parts. Japanese engines are bulletproof and cheap to maintain and rarely ever need parts.

@Richaag Ай бұрын

I knew if I looked long enough I’d find someone mentioning reliability. The Japanese big 4 crush anything European when it comes to that, and like you also stated… BMW = Bring More Wallet.

@efrenperezromo423 9 ай бұрын

Definitivamente BMW S1000XR es una de las motos más bellas que se hayan realizado. Es potente, divertida y segura! Saludos!

@troyk3098 3 ай бұрын

The Versys here is more expensive than the 1000 xr

@VToldsMotoShow 3 ай бұрын

That sounds crazy I must say!

@insanbiasa8045 9 ай бұрын

I owned versys 1000 2023, just trade in my vstrom 650. Disadvantage for me as below : Main lamp is too weak, comparible to a small bike. Vstrom 650 have much2 better lamp. Gear change not smooth at low rpm, hard to do smooth fast shift at low rpm, my experience with vstrom 650 is much better. Engine heat will fried your leg 😂 Small sidemirror, i like vstrom 650 big sidemirror. Hard to manuver during heavy traffic. Vstrom much better maybe because of its 19inch front wheel. But v1k standard is the cheapest 1000cc touring bike. Suitable for my current income. 😅

@ckkrons2338 7 ай бұрын

Cheap and easy to change bulbs to LED and swap mirrors to something better.

@insanbiasa8045 7 ай бұрын

@@ckkrons2338 its LED

@dadrider3 9 ай бұрын

Versys for touring. S1000xr if you are an Indian.

@VToldsMotoShow 9 ай бұрын

That's an interesting one ;)

@ehiggins7476 9 ай бұрын

What kind of Indian?

@dadrider3 9 ай бұрын

@@ehiggins7476 Apache

@juliobarranco9850 9 ай бұрын

Sorry, but the BMW is F-ugly. Last gen ess much better looking. Kawa needs a second version of this to address the detuned engine and proper wind protection