BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS vs Kawasaki Versys 1100
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS and the Kawasaki Versys 1100 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (BMW Motorrad Philippines) and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: BMW Motorrad Philippines (SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), via bmwmotorrad.com.ph.
BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS
Light White variant
- SRP
- ₱1,675,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱47,252
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Versys 1100
SE variant
- SRP
- ₱965,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱27,223
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Versys 1100 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱965,000, which is ₱710,000 (42%) below the BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS at ₱1,675,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Versys 1100 is estimated at ₱27,223 a month against ₱47,252 for the R 1300 GS, a difference of ₱20,029 a month.
- The R 1300 GS makes more power (145.5 PS against 135 PS for the Versys 1100).
- The R 1300 GS has more torque (149 Nm against 112 Nm for the Versys 1100).
- The R 1300 GS has the larger engine (1,300 cc against 1,099 cc for the Versys 1100).
- The Versys 1100 has the lower seat at 820 mm, 30 mm below the R 1300 GS, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Versys 1100 is the heavier bike (259 kg against 237 kg for the R 1300 GS).
- The Versys 1100 carries more fuel (21 L against 19 L for the R 1300 GS).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BMW Motorrad R 1300 GSLight White, ₱1,675,000 | Kawasaki Versys 1100SE, ₱965,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Air/liquid-cooled four-stroke flat twin engine with double overhead and chain driven camshafts (BMW ShiftCam) and balance gear wheels | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC, 16 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 1300 cc | 1099 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 145.5 PS | 135 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 7750 rpm | 9000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 149 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6,500 | 7600 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Electronic intake pipe injection | Fuel injection: 38 mm x 4 |
| Cooling (differs) | Air/liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 20.8 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5 | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | Shaft (Cardan) | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2212 mm | 2270 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1000 mm | 950 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1406 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1518 mm | 1520 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 850 mm | 820 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 150 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 237 kg | 259 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 19 L | 21 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | BMW Motorrad EVO-Telelever, handlebar tilting decoupeled via flex element, central shock absorber | Inverted fork with KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping, manual spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs, 43 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | BMW Motorrad EVO-Paralever, cast aluminium single-sided swingarm, transversal connected swing arm bearings, central WAD spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable | Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite gas-charged shock, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | Dual semi-floating discs, 310 mm, Radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Single disc, 260 mm, Single-piston |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 R19 | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 170/60 R17 | 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) |
| Wheels (differs) | Aluminium cast wheels | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine | Twin-tube aluminium |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Pro (lean angle optimized) | ABS (KIBS, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) |
| Traction control (differs) | BMW Motorrad DTC | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Smartphone connectivity |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, electronic cruise control, power modes, IMU, assist and slipper clutch, electronic control suspension (KECS), cornering lights, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.