Honda Crossrunner 800 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Crossrunner 800 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000. Honda Crossrunner 800: 102 hp @ 10,250 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Versys 1000: 120 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 255 kg (wet/curb weight — SE model with semi-active suspension) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Crossrunner 800
Kawasaki Versys 1000
Horsepower (hp)
102 hp
120 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
102 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
255 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
102 hp @ 10,250 rpm
120 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
80 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
102 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated)
220 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
255 kg (wet/curb weight — SE model with semi-active suspension)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Crossrunner 800
7.5/10
"The sensible rider's V4 — unglamorous, unbreakable, surprisingly satisfying."
Pros
+Bulletproof VFR-derived V4
+Genuinely practical daily rider
+Excellent long-distance comfort
Cons
−Pre-2015 fuelling can stumble
−Lacks real adventure bike excitement
−Valve checks often skipped
Kawasaki Versys 1000
8.2/10
"The unglamorous workhorse that outperforms bikes twice its price."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Genuinely adjustable suspension
+Strong wind protection
Cons
−Seat foam deteriorates quickly
−Styling divides opinion sharply
−Early ABS feels grabby
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