CFMoto 1000MT-X vs Kawasaki Versys 900: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the CFMoto 1000MT-X (2026-present) and the Kawasaki Versys 900 (2027-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: CFMoto 1000MT-X 111.2 hp, Kawasaki Versys 900 120.3 hp.
- Torque: CFMoto 1000MT-X 105 Nm, Kawasaki Versys 900 97.3 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- CFMoto 1000MT-X (2026-present)111.2
- Kawasaki Versys 900 (2027-present)120.3 (best)
Torque Nm
- CFMoto 1000MT-X (2026-present)105 (best)
- Kawasaki Versys 900 (2027-present)97.3
Weight kg
- CFMoto 1000MT-X (2026-present)230
- Kawasaki Versys 900 (2027-present)No data
Full specs
| Specification |  2026-present · Crafted Remove |  2027-present · SE LT Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Adventure | Adventure |
| Years | 2026-present | 2027-present |
| Engine | two-cylinder in-line, parallel , 4 strokes, set at 285° Injection Ø n/a Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 946.20 cc 112.80 ch (111.20 hp) to 8,500 rpm 10.70 mkg (105 Nm) to 6,250 rpm | 948cc inline-four (Z900-derived) |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Displacement | 946 cc | 948 cc |
| Power | 111.2 hp @ 8,500 rpm | 120.3 hp @ 9,500 rpmBest |
| Torque | 105 Nm @ 6,250 rpmBest | 97.3 Nm @ 8,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 stage gearbox , manual - standard shifter Secondary by chain | 6-speed, chain final drive, quickshifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 230 kg (wet) | Not available |
| Seat height | Not available | 825 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 22.5 LBest | 20 L |
| Front suspension | Reverse telescopic hydraulic fork, 48 mm diameter / Kayaba (KYB) , Wheel travel : 230 mm (9.06 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment | 43mm inverted telescopic fork; adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping; 119mm (4.7in) travel |
| Rear suspension | Single shock absorber / Kayaba (KYB) , Wheel travel : 230 mm (9.06 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment | Horizontal back-link monoshock; adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping; 159mm (6.3in) travel |
| Brake system | ABS | Dual-channel ABS with cornering-aware IMU; linked front-to-rear braking standard |
| Front brake | 2 Brembo discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper | Dual 310mm semi-floating discs, radial-mount monobloc calipers |
| Rear brake | 1 Brembo disc Ø 260 mm (10.24 in), 2-piston caliper | Single 260mm disc, single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 | 120/70ZR17 (Metzeler Sportec 01) |
| Rear tire | 150/70-18 | 180/55ZR17 (Metzeler Sportec 01) |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Yes |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 13,599 (US MSRP, SE LT ABS trim) |