Kawasaki Versys 1100 vs Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Kawasaki Versys 1100 (2025-present) and the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ (2024-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Kawasaki Versys 1100 133 hp, Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ 150 hp.
- Torque: Kawasaki Versys 1100 112 Nm, Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ 106 Nm.
- Weight: Kawasaki Versys 1100 259 kg, Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ 232 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Kawasaki Versys 1100 (2025-present)133
- Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ (2024-present)150 (best)
Torque Nm
- Kawasaki Versys 1100 (2025-present)112 (best)
- Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ (2024-present)106
Weight kg
- Kawasaki Versys 1100 (2025-present)259
- Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ (2024-present)232 (best)
Full specs
| Specification |  2025-present · SE LT Remove |  2024-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Adventure | Adventure |
| Years | 2025-present | 2024-present |
| Engine | 1099cc Inline-Four | 999cc inline-4 |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1,099 cc | 999 cc |
| Power | 133 hp @ 9,000 rpm | 150 hp @ 11,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 112 Nm @ 7,600 rpmBest | 106 Nm @ 9,250 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, slipper clutch, chain drive | 6-speed, chain drive, bidirectional quickshifter, slip/assist clutch |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 259 kg (wet) | 232 kg (wet)Best |
| Seat height | 840 mm | 845 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20.8 LBest | 19 L |
| Front suspension | 43mm inverted Showa fork, KECS electronically controlled compression/rebound damping, manually adjustable spring preload, top-out springs, 5.9 in (149.9mm) travel | Showa Electronically Semi-Active Suspension (SESS), inverted fork, 150mm (5.9 in) travel, 6-axis IMU-controlled damping (soft/medium/hard), manual spring preload |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link UNI-TRAK, Showa BFRC Lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled compression/rebound damping, electronically adjustable spring preload, 5.9 in (150mm) travel | Showa Electronically Semi-Active Suspension (SESS), single shock, 150mm (5.9 in) travel, 6-axis IMU-controlled damping, electronically adjustable preload (auto or 3 selectable load modes) |
| Brake system | Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), linked front-to-rear braking | ABS standard front & rear, including IMU-based cornering ABS |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm petal discs, radial-mount 4-piston monobloc calipers | Brembo radial-mount 4-piston calipers, twin 310mm discs |
| Rear brake | Single 260mm petal disc, single-piston caliper | Nissin 1-piston caliper, single 240mm disc |
| Front tire | Bridgestone Battlax 120/70ZR17 (58W) | Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W), tubeless |
| Rear tire | Bridgestone Battlax 180/55ZR17 (73W) | Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2, 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W), tubeless |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 19,499 (US MSRP, excl destination) | USD 18,499 (US MSRP, excl destination charge)Best |