Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Honda Adv 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Honda Adv 350. 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. Honda Adv 350: 29 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 125 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Versys 1000
Honda Adv 350
Horsepower (hp)
120 hp
29 hp
Torque (Nm)
102 Nm
31.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
255 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
120 hp @ 9,000 rpm
29 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
102 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
31.5 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
125 km/h
Weight
255 kg (wet/curb weight — SE model with semi-active suspension)
208 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Honda Adv 350
7.8/10
"A genuinely practical urban weapon that won't embarrass you anywhere."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability record
+Clever underseat helmet storage
+Smooth automatic transmission execution
Cons
−Tiny 8.1-litre fuel tank
−Front suspension feels vague
−Windscreen adjustment nearly useless
Top 10 Accessories
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