Across 4 covered model years from 2015 to 2019, the Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 454.2 lb (206 kg) and dry weights ranging from 476.4 lb (216.1 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS is lighter than about 60% of 20 Kawasaki allround models with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 454.2 lb (206 kg) |
| Dry weight | 476.4 lb (216.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Torque | 33 lb-ft (44.8 Nm) to 47.2 lb-ft (64 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5 US gal (18.93 L) to 5.55 US gal (21 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2015 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.28 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.91 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.36 cc / lb to 1.43 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 70 lb / 100 cc to 73.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% to 7.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 510.9 lb (231.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 454.2 lb (206 kg), while dry weight is 476.4 lb (216.1 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 40th percentile for weight among 20 compatible Kawasaki allround models.
Are all Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS?
A full tank works out to about 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) from the listed 5 US gal (18.93 L) to 5.55 US gal (21 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 634.2 lb (287.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS full-tank weight estimate?
The page calculates about 510.9 lb (231.7 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Kawasaki curb-weight number.
What is the Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 7.28 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.91 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.36 cc per lb to 1.43 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
What are the lightest and heaviest Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS years?
Across the covered years with usable comparable weight figures, the model runs from about 454.2 lb (206 kg) (2015-2016) up to 476.4 lb (216.1 kg) (2018-2019).
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Kawasaki website.