Across 6 covered model years from 2015 to 2025, the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 478.4 lb (217 kg) and dry weights ranging from 478.4 lb (217 kg), depending on model year.
Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer is lighter than about 84% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles 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 Tourer weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 478.4 lb (217 kg) |
| Dry weight | 478.4 lb (217 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Power | 67 hp to 69 hp |
| Torque | 33 lb-ft (44.8 Nm) to 44.8 lb-ft (60.8 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 14 hp / 100 lb to 14.63 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.84 lb / hp to 7.14 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7 lb-ft / 100 lb to 9.37 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.36 cc / lb to 1.38 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 72.7 lb / 100 cc to 73.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.6% to 7.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 512.9 lb (232.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer weight FAQ
What is the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2015, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 years, listed wet/running weight is 471.8 lb (214 kg) to 478.4 lb (217 kg) and listed dry weight is 478.4 lb (217 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer lighter or heavier than other Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Kawasaki category. The model lands near the 16th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2015, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2025.
How much does a full tank add to the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer?
Based on the supplied 5 US gal (18.93 L) to 5.55 US gal (21 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) to 34.5 lb (15.6 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 651.8 lb (295.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 14 hp per 100 lb to 14.63 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 21st percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
How heavy is the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer after filling the fuel tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 512.9 lb (232.6 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 7 lb-ft per 100 lb to 9.37 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.36 cc per lb to 1.38 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.