Across the 2015 and 2016 model years, the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer Plus motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 471.8 lb (214 kg).
Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer Plus 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 Tourer Plus?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer Plus is lighter than about 84% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
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 Plus weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 471.8 lb (214 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 649 cc |
| Power | 69 hp |
| Torque | 33 lb-ft (44.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5 US gal (18.93 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 14.63 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 6.84 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 7 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.38 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 72.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer Plus weight FAQ
How much does the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer Plus weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 471.8 lb (214 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer Plus weight compare with similar Kawasakis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 84% of 50 Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer Plus model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2015-2016 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer Plus?
A full tank works out to about 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) from the listed 5 US gal (18.93 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer Plus weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 651.8 lb (295.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer Plus strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 14.63 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 29th percentile within the compatible Kawasaki sport touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer Plus torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 7 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 many cc does the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer Plus have per pound?
The model has about 1.38 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Kawasaki Versys 650 Tourer Plus compare with the median Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 86.5 lb (39.2 kg) lighter than the median Kawasaki sport-touring motorcycle weight of 558.3 lb (253.2 kg) in this dataset.
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.