Kawasaki Versys 1100 vs Triumph Tiger 1200
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Versys 1100 and the Triumph Tiger 1200 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Triumph Motorcycles Philippines Inc. (Autohub Group). 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: Triumph Motorcycles, via triumphmotorcycles.ph.
Triumph Tiger 1200
GT Pro variant
- SRP
- ₱1,470,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱41,469
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Versys 1100 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱965,000, which is ₱505,000 (34%) below the Triumph Tiger 1200 at ₱1,470,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Versys 1100 is estimated at ₱27,223 a month against ₱41,469 for the Tiger 1200, a difference of ₱14,246 a month.
- The Tiger 1200 makes more power (150 PS against 135 PS for the Versys 1100).
- The Tiger 1200 has more torque (130 Nm against 112 Nm for the Versys 1100).
- The Tiger 1200 has the larger engine (1,160 cc against 1,099 cc for the Versys 1100).
- The Versys 1100 has the lower seat at 820 mm, 30 mm below the Tiger 1200, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Versys 1100 is the heavier bike (259 kg against 246 kg for the Tiger 1200).
- The Versys 1100 carries more fuel (21 L against 20 L for the Tiger 1200).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Versys 1100SE, ₱965,000 | Triumph Tiger 1200GT Pro, ₱1,470,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC, 16 valves | Liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder, 12 valve, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 1099 cc | 1160 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 135 PS | 150 PS |
| Power peak | 9000 rpm | 9000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 112 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 7600 | 7000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 38 mm x 4 | Multipoint, sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5+ |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | 6 speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | Shaft Drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2270 mm | n/a |
| Width (differs) | 950 mm | 849 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1490 mm | 1436 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 820 mm | 850 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 150 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 259 kg | 246 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 | Showa 49 mm upside-down forks, semi-active damping. 200mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Horizontal Back-link, BFRC lite gas-charged shock, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability | Showa semi-active damping monoshock, with automatic electronic preload adjustment and Active Preload Reduction feature. 200mm wheel travel. |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual semi-floating discs, 310 mm, Radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston | Twin 320 mm floating discs, Brembo M4.30 Stylema monobloc radial calipers, OCABS, Magura HC1 span adjustable radial master cylinder with separate reservoir (4-piston calipers) |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 260 mm, Single-piston | Single, 282 mm disc, Brembo single piston caliper, OCABS, rear master cylinder with remote reservoir. |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) | Metzeler Tourance, 120/70R19 (M/C 60V TL) |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) | Metzeler Tourance, 150/70R18 (M/C 70V TL) |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Cast aluminium, 19 x 3.0 in |
| Frame (differs) | Twin-tube aluminium | Tubular frame, steel with forged aluminium outriggers. Fabricated, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS (KIBS, Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System) | Optimised Cornering ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) | Optimised Cornering Traction Control |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | My Triumph Connectivity (navigation, phone and music) |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Full-colour 7” TFT instrument pack with My Triumph Connectivity System |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | LED with DRL |
| Keyless system (differs) | n/a | Fully keyless system |
| 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 | Triumph Shift Assist; Heated Grips; Cruise control; Hill hold control; Showa semi-active suspension; Adaptive Cornering Lights; 5 riding modes: Sport, Road, Rain, Off-Road, Rider-configurable |
| Ownership | ||
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months |
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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.