Kawasaki Versys 1100 vs Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Versys 1100 and the Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Suzuki Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Versys 1100
SE variant
- SRP
- ₱965,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱27,223
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱939,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱26,490
How they differ
- The Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱939,000, which is ₱26,000 (3%) below the Kawasaki Versys 1100 at ₱965,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the V-Strom 1050DE is estimated at ₱26,490 a month against ₱27,223 for the Versys 1100, a difference of ₱733 a month.
- The Versys 1100 makes more power (135 PS against 107.4 PS for the V-Strom 1050DE).
- The Versys 1100 has more torque (112 Nm against 100 Nm for the V-Strom 1050DE).
- The Versys 1100 has the larger engine (1,099 cc against 1,037 cc for the V-Strom 1050DE).
- The Versys 1100 has the lower seat at 820 mm, 60 mm below the V-Strom 1050DE, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Versys 1100 is the heavier bike (259 kg against 252 kg for the V-Strom 1050DE).
- The Versys 1100 carries more fuel (21 L against 20 L for the V-Strom 1050DE).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Versys 1100SE, ₱965,000 | Suzuki V-Strom 1050DEStandard, ₱939,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC, 16 valves | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90°V-twin |
| Displacement (differs) | 1099 cc | 1037 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 135 PS | 107.4 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 9000 rpm | 8500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 112 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 7600 | 6000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 38 mm x 4 | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2270 mm | 2390 mm |
| Width (differs) | 950 mm | 960 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1490 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1520 mm | 1595 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 820 mm | 880 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 150 mm | 190 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 259 kg | 252 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 21 L | 20 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted fork with KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping, manual spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs, 43 mm | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite gas-charged shock, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual semi-floating discs, 310 mm, Radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston | Twin disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 260 mm, Single-piston | Single disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) | 90/90-21 M/C 54H, tube type |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Wire-spoked, 21-inch front |
| Frame (differs) | Twin-tube aluminium | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS (KIBS, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) | ABS with rear-off mode |
| Traction control (differs) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) | Traction control with Gravel mode |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, electronic cruise control, power modes, IMU, assist and slipper clutch, electronic control suspension (KECS), cornering lights, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics | n/a |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 2 years from purchase by the first owner, unlimited mileage |
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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.