2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000 2012 Kawasaki Versys 1000

Sport touring

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
643.9 pounds
2023 Yamaha Tenere 700 2023 Yamaha Tenere 700

Sport touring

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
452.0 pounds
Full Specifications
General
ColoursRealtree APG HD camouflageTeam Yamaha Blue, Shadow Gray
Warranty12 Months1 Year Limited Factory Warranty
Dimensions
Seat Height (mm)845 mm874 mm
Seat Height (in.)33.3 inches34.4 inches
Length (mm)2,235 mm2370 mm
Length (in.)88.0 inches93.3 inches
Height (mm)1,405 mm1455 mm
Height (in.)55.3 inches57.3 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)155 mm240 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)6.1 inches9.4 inches
Width (mm)900 mm904 mm
Width (in.)35.4 inches35.6 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,520 mm1595 mm
Wheelbase (in.)59.8 inches62.8 inches
Seat Height845 mm / 33.3 in.874 mm / 34.4 in.
Wheelbase1,520 mm / 59.8 in.1595 mm / 62.8 in.
Height1,405 mm / 55.3 in.1455 mm / 57.3 in.
Length2,235 mm / 88.0 in.2370 mm / 93.3 in.
Width900 mm / 35.4 in.904 mm / 35.6 in.
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)292.1 kg205.0 kg
Fuel Capacity (l)21.00 litres15.90 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.55 gallons4.20 US gallons
Dry Weight (lbs.)526.9 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)239-
Wet Weight (lbs.)643.9 pounds452.0 pounds
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-3.17 US quarts
Oil Capacity (l)-3.00 litres
Dry Weight239 kg / 526.9 lbs-
Fuel Capacity21.00 litres / 5.55 gallons15.90 litres / 4.20 US gallons
Wet Weight292.1 kg / 643.9 lbs205.0 kg / 452.0 lbs
Performance
Max Torque102.00 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.2 ft.lbs) @ 1040068.0 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 50.2 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions"
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.4870 HP/kg-
Engine
CO2-99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel ControlDOHCDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-strokeTwin, four-stroke
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.0 x 2.2 inches3.1 x 2.7 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)77.0 x 56.0 mm80.0 x 68.6 mm
Displacement (ci)63.64 cubic inches42.04 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)1043.00 cc689.0 cc
Fuel SystemInjectionInjection
Compression Ratio10.3:111.5:1
Engine LubricationForced lubrication, wet sumpWet sump
Fuel Consumption-4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)
IgnitionDigitalTCI
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System44
Drivetrain
ClutchWet mDouble disk, manualWet, Multiple
Final DriveChainChain   (final drive)
Gearbox-6-speed
Primary DriveSealed chain-
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)-8.3 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)-211 mm
Trail (mm)-104 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)-201 mm
Trail (in.)-4.1 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)-7.9 inches
Frame TypeAluminium twin-tubeSteel tube backbone, double cradle
Suspension - Front43 mm inverted fork with stepless43mm inverted fork, fully-adjustable
Suspension - RearHorizontal Back-link, gas-charged,Single shock, adjustable preload (w/remote adjuster) and rebound damping
Rake27.0°27.0°
Trail-104 mm / 4.1 in.
Wheel Travel - Front-211 mm / 8.3 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear-201 mm / 7.9 in.
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation-Multi-function LCD display with gear position, fuel level, two trip meters and estimated fuel range, average and instant fuel consumption
Lighting system30W x 2 halogenHeadlight nacelle with quad LED headlights
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble discDouble disc. Hydraulic. Selectable ABS.
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic. Selectable ABS.
Rims-Spoked wheels. Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tires
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR1790/90-R21
Tyres - Rear180/55-ZR17-